I call it “practicing” happiness because it definitely takes some practice. Just like any habit, it takes time, consistency and hard work to get those happy muscles working. Here’s a peek into how I do it on a daily basis. This list may look different for you, but I encourage you to write down those things you are committing to do daily and weekly to choose happy.

• Being grateful every day for the simple things.
• I exercise daily which helps me relax and get into a meditational space.
• While driving I jam out to my favorite music and re-visit gratefulness.
• I get sleep, I eat well, I enjoy my kids without rushing them or myself.
• Dinner is a big deal at my house with my children.
• We are also an active family and since my belief is no one gets outside “too much” we take adventures.

“They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” – Tom Bodett