Staying Positive

Maintaining a positive attitude takes work. Each week, I focus on things that will promote not just my physical health, but my mental well-being. Here are some of the things I have tried.

Set a Goal and Do It

Setting goals and finishing them is a surefire way to boost your happiness. If you want to increase the chances you'll complete the goal, tell others about what you plan to do. Last week I set a goal of baking a new brownie recipe. These Pumpkin Vegan Brownies made by Amelia Eats are lovely. I will confess, when I melted the chocolate and coconut oil, it smelt so wonderful I was tempted to drink it. I held off and the results were these morsels of dense chocolaty goodness.

Complete Small Projects

Want to boost your mood? Completing even small projects will increase your feelings of happiness. This week’s project was to paint baseboards in high traffic areas.