I came across
this article last night written by a lady on a quest to pick herself up out of her bad mood and find happiness in everyday life. The source of that spark of happiness came from a neighborhood potbellied pig who at the time of their encounter was joyously running around in the rain (for some context part of the source of this lady's slump/bad mood was that it had been raining everyday for the past 2 months).
Essentially the nature of the article is how to train yourself to be happy. Scientifically speaking, humans evolved during a time when we were hardwired to remember (and learn to avoid) fearful or unpleasant episodes. Obviously, forgetting all of the good times and just remembering everything terrible that's happened to you isn't good, turns you into a Scrooge. By consciously making an effort to acknowledge things that make you smile right when they're happening and remembering these bits of happiness later, you will help train your brain to overall be happier in general. Now I know that at times I can certainly be a Crabby Patty, so I think this will be good to start trying. It's very easy, especially nowadays, to get wrapped up in the stress that comes with school/work/relationships/etc. I'm going through one of those funks right now, where I have to shake off the post-holiday laziness and get back to business (all the while fighting off the homesickness that seems to be creeping up on me).
If you are having trouble recalling any happy images, especially because it's Monday, here are a few to get you started (and yes, I horde cute animal pictures):
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| via thechive.com |
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| via pinterest |
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| via the chive |
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| via pinterest |
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