Five Minutes to Happiness | It can be so easy to get caught up in the rigors of modern life that we tend to forget that happiness need not come with stipulations. Happiness becomes something we must schedule and strive for -- a hard-won emotion -- and then only when we have no worries to occupy our thoughts. In reality, overwhelming joy is not the exclusive province of those with unlimited time and no troubles to speak of. Many of the happiest people on earth are also those coping with the most serious challenges. They have learned to make time for those simple yet superb pleasures that can be enjoyed quickly and easily. Cultivating a happy heart takes no more than five minutes. The resultant delight will be neither complex nor complicated, but it will be profound and will serve as a reminder that there is always a reason to smile. So much that is ecstasy-inducing can be accomplished in five minutes. Alone, we can enjoy an aromatic cup of our favorite tea, take a stroll through the garden we have created, write about the day's events in a journal, doodle while daydreaming, or breathe deeply while we listen to the silence around us. In the company of a good friend or treasured relative, we can share a few silly jokes, enjoy a waltz around the room, play a fast-paced hand of cards, or reconnect through lighthearted conversation. The key is to first identify what makes us dizzyingly happy. If we do only what we believe should bring us contentment, our five minutes will not be particularly satisfying. When we allow ourselves the freedom to do whatever brings us pleasure, five minutes out of 14 wakeful hours can brighten our lives immeasurably. It is often when we have the least free time or energy to devote to joy, that we need to unwind and enjoy ourselves the most. Making happiness a priority will help you find five minutes every day to indulge in the things that inspire elation within you. Eventually, your happiness breaks will become an established part of your routine. If you start by pursuing activities you already enjoy and then gradually think up new and different ways to fill your daily five minutes of happiness, you will never be without something to smile about. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Brianne Grogan Struggling with your tummy area when it comes to toning and looking for a fun workout to target this problem zone? This 7-day course may be exactly what you're looking for. Led by Health Coach, Dr. Brianne Grogan, you'll be guided through quick workouts that are specifically designed to give anyone the flat, toned midsection they desire without doing a single traditional sit-up. These doctor-designed exercises not only help you wake up your deepest core muscles and flatten your belly, but they also strengthen and protect your back while safely stabilizing your pelvis. All you need is 10 minutes of effort a day, let's get you started! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 2. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 3. The 2 Week Fascia Miracle 4. A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self 5. No Sit-Up Abs Workout 6. 4 Minute Metabolism Booster 7. Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor 8. Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days 9. Shakti Warrior Dance for Healing 10. Re-Parent Your Inner Child
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