It's A Great Day... Because I Said So!

A motivational piece from my upcoming book, "Get Off Your Butt!"

How many times have you told yourself it's going to be a great day? How many times have you actually made it happen? The majority of Americans today would much rather have their bad day than do something about it. There is no reason why you can't have a good day if you want, unless you're dealing with a tragic event, of course. YOU have to WANT it... YOU have to MAKE it happen! Below are some tips I use.

1.) MAKE A PLAYLIST with music that puts you in a good mood and gets you going. You know what I'm talking about... That music that you just can't help dance to or sing aloud to every time it comes on. Play these songs first thing in the morning, when you're trying to awaken from those short hours of sleep you managed to get, and as you're trying to get ready for what the day holds. 

2.) MAKE A LIST of the things you are blessed with or happy for. An example might be your family, your job, your home, or even something silly like your favorite show is coming on tonight. Be sure to steer clear of negative thoughts or images while writing this list. You can't allow one semi-negative entry on this list because it could send you spiralling into a list that is sure to ruin your day.

3.) MAKE YOURSELF SMILE at the people you pass on the street, at work, or even just in the grocery store. Now, sure there are miserable, grumpy people that will look at you as if you were an alien walking on earth in a woman's dress, but more often than not you are sure to receiving smiling replies, and probably even a "Hello, How are you?" When you show others you are happy, the become envious and want to show off their happiness. It's a chain reaction. Try it out. I'm not lying.

4.) MAKE IT GO in one ear and out of the other when people say something that makes you want to stomp baby rabbits. Here's a funny thing to try. When someone says something that gets your blood boiling, picture something humiliating happening to them. Ha! Your male boss coming into work late with a pink tutu and tights on is sure to make you laugh. 

I'm not going to go into all of them because if I did, that would ruin too much of my book for you. But here are a few to get you through until, "Get Off Your Butt!," is released. Hope they help!