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Get Your Groove on with Happy Songs

Posted by Anjana Lala on
 August 2, 2017
Happy songs

Get Your Groove On with Happy Songs

Dance your blues away with Happy songs.

Happy Songs are an easy way to bring happiness into your life. Its universal, it can have an immediate effect  make you feel better quickly. Do you remember when you were a teenager, music was such a wonderful thing. You would close your door and dance so that no one can watch you. You felt so free and it was such an amazing way to just let go of all your worries and stress. Would you like to have the same feeling of coming alive? Feel happy? Have that ridiculous but cute smile on your face? Do you remember your favourite happy songs? The songs that awaken great memories. Make you feel alive. Make you feel light and energetic. Invoke Happy chemicals in the body and brain. Stir up joy and laughter within.

I dare you: Let your happy song flow  from your heart.

Here is my Happy Songs playlist. These songs uplift my mood, brings a smile to my face and my body comes alive.

 

Do you have Happy Songs? List them in the comment section.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGLof3IaV-VrANKisjJ8vJxgL3g38QTyA

My Happiness Manifesto

Posted by Anjana Lala on
 March 20, 2016
I choose Happiness

Today is International Day of Happiness and I am writing my Happiness Manifesto

My friend dared me to write my own happiness manifesto. So I’m picking up the gauntlet she threw down and writing my own Happiness Manifesto. With that… I promise that I love myself enough to do the following to the best of my ability at any given moment:

My HAPPINESS MANIFESTO

Say YES to Life daily

Choose love and happiness—first, last, and always

Say no to drama in my own life Laugh–unabashedly. Sing–LOUDLY. Dance–BOLDLY

Live from my heart

Make memories – Connect with people

Apologize and forgive to maintain inner peace

Give myself permission to feel what I am feeling

Eat well and exercise

Relax and breathe deeply to manage stress

Live simply

Embrace on being happier

Do you what I love doing

Embrace my story, my power and be courageous

Smile often and be kind

Be silly. Read–everything

Grow flowers.

Hang out only with people who uplift my spirit

Not get stuck in a rut of self-doubt or self-recrimination

Not judge how other people live their lives

Intentionally make time for play and fun

Trust in myself and others

Believe in the good in people

Be vulnerable

Be generous and helpful

Watch less TV

Eat lots of chocolate

Cook, both simply and extravagantly.

Explore, discover and Travel

Dream big and bold

Wear ALL the colors. Be sparkly–in clothing and in spirit.

Inspire others to laugh and hope and love

Believe everything will be okay and work out

I Choose Happiness!

What do you choose?

What’s your manifesto look like?

Don’t have one. Try it. It’s pretty easy once you set your pen to paper. Post your manifesto on your page and link it here, or just post it in the comments. I’d love to read it, and with each manifesto we’re changing the world.

 

 

Choose Happiness Today

Posted by Anjana Lala on
 January 18, 2016
I choose Happiness

What do you choose this “Choose-day”?

Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” —Abraham Lincoln

I CHOOSE HAPPINESS

Happiness is a choice.

Happiness is achievable.

You hold the key to the door of happiness.

When you choose to be happy, life will unfold in magical ways. This is not fairy-tale happiness. Happy all the time. You will feel sad, angry, annoyed, pain, heartbreak, pleasure, empty, bored and all human emotions.

Remember this: For every minute you are angry or irritated, you lose 60 seconds of happiness. Be happy. Be yourself. If others don’t like it, then let them be. Life isn’t about pleasing everybody.

If you have the courage to admit when you’re scared, the ability to laugh even as you cry, the nerve to speak up, even if your voice is shaking, the confidence to ask for help when you need it, and the wisdom to take it when it’s offered, then you have everything you need to get yourself to a happier state of mind. This is real life happiness – messy chaotic and beautiful

Our ways to consciously choose happiness!

  1. Choose to Take Responsibility for your happiness
  2. Choose to Be here NOW
  3. Choose to Surrender to What Is
  4. Choose to Stop the hamster Wheel (overthinking)
  5. Choose Get Out of Your Head and Into the World
  6. Choose to be the best YOU can be
  7. Choose to be Around the Right People
  8. Choose to Focus on What You Have.
  9. Choose a Good Outlook
  10. Choose to Smile More Often
  11. Choose to Take Care of Your Body
  12. Choose Being Honest with yourself and everyone else
  13. Choose to Help Others and Care about people
  14. Choose to Let Go when you know you need to
  15. Choose to Search for Benefit/Positive in Your Pain
  16. Choose to Embrace the Next Step in Life

This “CHOOSE-DAY”

Choose joy and be happy. That will make two of us

Stop Stressing, Simplify Your Life

Posted by Anjana Lala on
 July 20, 2015

“Any darn fool can make something complex; it takes a genius to make something simple.” – Albert Einstein

I know you reading this article because the title caught your interest or you genuinely want to find a way to stop stressing, simplify your life. Are things feeling off balance?

I am on this journey of simplifying my life. I have plenty of things. In fact lots of things. I am not a hoarder just have too many things. The old go out the new come in. It’s been like this for many many years. Reading up on how to simplify life I found a common thread in all the info. Discipline! Yup you reading correctly. Discipline!

That did not surprised me. At that moment I heard my mum’s voice in my head. (I told you). I am not a disciplined person. My mood dictates most of my action or non-action. I am allergic to routine. I find it totally boring. Although feeling this way intuitively I knew things were off balance in my life. Needed to put life into balance. This is how I did it
I came up with a game plan of tackling things daily and some weekly. This took a while to get into place. Once I got the flow of a routine. I felt so powerful and in control. I can tweak and control my routine to make place for those unexpected activities.

It may sound strange that we must simplify so that we can allow for flexibility.  Yes, it’s actually true (It’s from personal experience). The daily routines can become overwhelming due to lack of preparation, and we aren’t able to appreciate the many delightful gifts of pleasurable experiences that come our way unexpectedly throughout the week.

Now let’s start with weekly routine:

1) Plan your meals to save time during the week. Also you have the perfect opportunity to plan wholesome healthy meals. Tasty delicious ones too.
2) Do a stock-take. Keep a notebook nearby to list all that is needed. This way you are not stressed to remember what is out of stock.
3) Shop for food stuff and essentials. Do this on a regular basis. This way you save money and time. You are less tempted to overbuy.
4) Laundry. Do the laundry at least 3 times a week if you a big family. If you single or just two people in the house, once a week is good enough.  Start the laundry machine at night when you go to sleep. Hang the washing on the line in the morning. It will be dry when you come home from work. Plan to do the ironing of the cloths, linen, etc. 1-2 times a week. Press the cloths, linen, etc. while watching TV.
5) Exercise. Plan your exercise for the week. Exercise 3 times a week for 1 hour each. Exercise reduces stress, increases the happy feeling, and keeps you healthy and fit. Exercise can be fun. Choose Zumba, Kickboxing class, Yoga, Spinning, walking, etc. There is exercise suitable for all types of people. So there is no excuse not to include exercise in your life.
6) Clean your house. Clean your house 2-3 times a week. After a hard day at work it’s very comforting and refreshing to come to a tidy neat home. I have a date with my house every Saturday. It’s a special time. Got my favourite music on. I dance while I sweep, vacuum and mop my house.
7) Keep your yard & garden clean. If you have a yard and garden. Clean the yard once a week or hire someone to tend to your garden to remove weeds and prune & trim your flowers and bushes. Rake the leaves and sweep the yard of the all the dust and leaves as well. If this is done regularly it will not pile up. It can become an exhaustive task if done occasionally or if you having a function at your place. I have garden service to clean my yard on a weekly basis.
8) Time to plan for the week. Make time to plan for the week. I plan every Sunday evening. Its takes about 1 hour. In the starting it took a bit longer. Once I got it perfected to my needs it does not take that long. I feel empowered by planning for the week ahead. I feel on top of my game. This way I am more productive, know how much energy I need for the week.

Now let’s get to the daily routine:

1) Wake up and sleep at the similar time. This way you will have plenty of energy during the day. Your skin will glow, maintain a good weight and have a clear sharp mind. You will be prepared for unforeseen events during the day. You will be able to better cope these situations.
2) Make your bed when you wake up. Make it a habit to make your bed once you step out of the bed. It’s so exciting and comforting to come to a clean inviting bed after an exhausting day work. If you tired, can you imagine just flopping onto your clean comfy bed?
3) Eat Breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast helps maintain your energy levels throughout the day. It helps to keep one’s blood sugar levels balanced. Keep the breakfast simple and nutritional.
4) Plan your cloths the night before. Check the weather report and if you have any important meetings or social events to attend. Prepare your cloths the night before. Press them if needed. This way you do not spend time in the morning on what to wear. Feeling overwhelmed and stressed instead enjoying getting dressed in the morning.
5) Grooming & beauty routine. Keep the grooming and beauty regime simple for week. Enhance it for special occasions. Keep it simple but making you feel beautiful. Consult a makeup artist on how to apply your makeup for daily and special occasions. The consultant can assist with which colours will suit you.
6) Wash dishes after dinner. Wash dishes at night after dinner. Clean the basin and kitchen counters. Store the leftovers in containers. You leave no room for germs or insects to breed. Spick-and-Span! When you wake up it’s so pleasant to come into a spotless kitchen. If you have a dirty kitchen you can have this sinking feeling of still having to wash the dishes.
7) Wipe your bathroom. We underestimate the need to keep the bathroom clean on a daily basis. Whether you the only person using the bathroom or you sharing it, it’s imperative to keep it hygienic and sanitary. Germs and bacteria will be reduced considerably. Store your toothbrush and makeup in cabinet or drawers. Clean your hairbrush everytime you use it. It’s just so pleasant to have a clean bathroom.
8) Create a safe easy accessible place for post/papers. Place mail, important papers, statements, etc. in a safe easy accessible draw/file/unit.  This way you can manage payments, investments and miscellaneous administration easily efficiently. You are more productive, have more time, resources and space for new activities in your life.
9) Tidy up every night before going to bed.  Pickup shoes, glasses, jackets, newspaper, magazines, keys, bags, phones and etc. put them where they belong. In the morning you save time by knowing the keys, shoes, phone, bag, and wallet are.
10) Charge your electronic devices. Charge your electronic devices every night. You will be prepared for the next day.
11) Pack lunch and health snacks at night. Eating healthy is extremely important. Pack your lunch and healthy snacks for work. It’s also cost effective. Double benefit.

These are some of the ideas I have implemented in my life. To some the routine may seem rigid but once you get the hang of a routine, it’s just becomes second nature. You will have more space and time for new experiences, spontaneity, fun and joy.

Go ahead stop stressing, simplify your life!

Feel Good with Happy Songs

Posted by Anjana Lala on
 April 13, 2015
Feel Good with these Happy Songs

Feel Good with Happy Songs

Dance your blues away with Happy songs.

Happy Songs are an easy way to bring happiness into your life. Its universal, it can have an immediate effect  make you feel better quickly. Do you remember when you were a teenager, music was such a wonderful thing. You would close your door and dance so that no one can watch you. You felt so free and it was such an amazing way to just let go of all your worries and stress. Would you like to have the same feeling of coming alive? Feel happy? Have that ridiculous but cute smile on your face? Do you remember your favourite happy songs? The songs that awaken great memories. Make you feel alive. Make you feel light and energetic. Invoke Happy chemicals in the body and brain. Stir up joy and laughter within.

I dare you: Let your happy song flow  from your heart.

Here is my Happy Songs playlist. These songs uplift my mood, brings a smile to my face and my body comes alive.

 

Which are your Happy Songs? List them in the comment section.

Eleven Ways To Bring More Joy and Fun in Your Life

Posted by Anjana Lala on
 March 30, 2015
Eleven Ways To Bring More Joy and Fun in Your Life

Everyone wants to have some fun in life. Have that great feeling of joy in heart. As we get busy in life we tend to loose the fun side of life. Many people are lost on how to have more fun. There are activities that are available for you. Easy things to do.

11 ways to have more fun in life:

1. Sing in the shower

2. Dance around the house to your favourite songs

3. Dance in the rain or under a sprinkler

4. Talk to your plants

5. Say hello to strangers as you take your pet for a walk.

6. Read a fairy-tale to yourself as if you were a kid

7. Colour or paint on a blank page use your hands feet

8. Play dress up and make your own dialogues like Doctor Doctor or Shop Keeper like when you were a kid trying to be grown up.

9. Play with kids and be like them. See and feel the wonder in their eyes for the littlest things

10. Play hopscotch or hula-hoop or skip rope.

11. Play a musical instrument …….many many more. You choose. Laughter, joy and fun is the result of playful activities that trigger playful mood. Expand your imagination and creativity.

Choose one activity daily that is playful and fun.

 

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