Happy Thoughts and Positive Energy

I don't have a perfect life. It's far from rosy but that doesn't deter me from being happy and positive despite of the circumstances surrounding my family back home.

I remember the happy times when my dad was still alive. My family back home was the picture of happiness and contentment. However, when my dad passed away 6 years ago, everything he worked hard for went down the drain. Our business, the savings, the properties...  nothing is left except for the house my dad and mom built with their own hard labor. And that house is slowly rotting, the memories, the values, the hope.

I try to salvage what ever I can but I will let God's will be done. I will maintain happy thoughts and encourage positive energy to come but if the people I am helping doesn't want it, so be it. I cannot live the life they have chosen.

God is good and He never fails. If people don't see it that way then it's not my problem anymore. I will keep believing. I will keep praying and I will keep asking God for blessings because He knows I deserve it.

Combat Mood Swings

Mood swings can afflict anyone. Even the person with the most sunny disposition in life can go into a state of funk. However, we can all combat this change of mood by doing the following and not resorting to any substance or medication which can alter one's perspectives falsely:

1. Count one to ten.

Sometimes, a pause is just what we need in this manic world. It does not hurt to pause for a while and recover from a negative emotion. Simply close your eyes and count one to ten - or even to a hundred if you feel like it. You'll notice how your heart beat slows down and your tensed muscles relax after doing this.

2. Envision beautiful and calm sceneries.

I do this all the time when I am feeling down. I always imagine myself standing in a middle of a field of tulips and basking under the glorious sun. Such a nice feeling and boom - goes my bad mood.

3. Sing a happy tune.
- or even whistle or hum if you like. Nothing beats a moody day with a perky song number. Match it with a dance step if you may :)

4. Take a day off.
If you have so many vacation leave credits, now is the time to use it. Most of our mood swings are contributed by the stress and people around the office. Maybe a vacation for a day or two can change that.

5. Say a positive mantra like "I am happy" or "I will not let myself be down" or anything you think can help make you happy and empowered.

6. Look at pictures of your love ones including your pets, if you have one.
Their happy faces (no matter how dysfunctional your family is!) can instantly plaster a smile in our face.

7. Light a scented candle or spray an aromatic scent to boost your mood.
I always have a supply of citrus scented candles and room spray. It always does the trick because the senses have an impact on our moods.

8. Take a walk.
If there's a park nearby, why don't you take a walk with a friend or your pet. The lively and happy sound of nature and people enjoying in the park can certainly lift your mood.

9. Read a good book.
Time to pick up that dusty novel in your bookcase for a good read. Sit in a chaise or a recliner, sip a nice lemonade and enjoy your solitude reading.

10. Help someone.
Sometimes, our mood is aggravated because we keep focusing on how we feel. Try helping a friend, colleague or do a random act of kindness.

11. SAY A LITTLE PRAYER... It goes a long, long, way.
Trust me, nothing beats this one. I took this prayer from www.marypages.com and want to share it to all of you.

"Heavenly Father, I awoke this morning in a bad mood and I have been unable to shake it so far.

Everything bothers me and everyone rubs me the wrong way. 

I just can't seem to get my true bearings. 

Help me to think of Your salvation, Your countless gifts and overwhelming love for me.

Let me relax and forget life's cares by placing myself wholly into Your hands.

Grant that this mood will soon pass and I will be able to bask in Your love and communicate it to others.

Amen."

HAVE A NICE DAY EVERYONE. Remember, we only live once so make the most of it.

Giddy Headed Goat

This phrase is commonly used for people who act silly or do foolish things or even giggle for no apparent reason. Well, I am one giddy headed goat not because I act silly or do foolish things but I am always giggling. I am always reprimanded in the office for laughing on almost anything trivial. My response is a resounding "SO!"

Just because I choose to be jovial does not mean I am silly nor foolish. My philosophy in life is to laugh because the world will laugh with me. I choose to be happy most of the time because life's too short to keep worrying about mundane things. Sometimes I am guilty of the latter but I try my best to be happy and think happy thoughts. There is just too many negative things happening now around us. So, why add to the statistic?

Oftentimes, I am told that the people around me do not take me seriously because of my happy-natured disposition. I could care less! That's their problem now if they take me seriously or not. Just because I laugh all the time does not mean I don't get things done. As a matter of fact, I can laugh and work at the same time. However, when I do give orders at work even if I have a smile registered on my face, they must know I mean business. It is not my problem anymore if they mess things up just because "they thought I was not serious." So much for assuming, huh? Besides, I don't like walking around with a stern look on the face just like most of the honchos are. I want my aura to be bright and cheerful. Ergo, I choose to be giddy.

So, I am not bothered when people chide me for being giddy. That's me! I am happy! Deal with it!

Simple Tips To Be Happy

• Free your heart from any hatred. FORGIVE. (It is really difficult to carry around excess baggage of the past.)
• Free your mind from worries. (I believe that when you pray, why worry?)
• Live simply and appreciate what you have. (A lot of disappointments arise from the expectation and baseless anticipation of grandeur. Try to live within your means and enjoy the simple things life has to offer. It's less complication that way.)
• Give more. (Don't you feel happy when you make a difference to someone? Share the love...)
• Expect less from people but more from God. (Let GOD be the number one in your life.)