Happy Place

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My happy spot? Sitting on my back deck watching beautiful sunsets.

Thymus Thump = Happiness



As a follower of The Law of Attraction, I know how important it is to maintain a happy outlook but sometimes that is not quite as easy as it sounds. I am always open to any suggestions of Feel-Good-Quick exercises I stumble across in magazines that I can try for an instant mood boost. In a Woman's World magazine, they did an article that included how to brighten your outlook fast by doing the Thymus Thump. Sounds silly, looks even sillier - but it worked - probably because it made me laugh at how ridiculous it is! 

To do the Thymus Thump - using the flat side of your fist - tap your breast bone while repeating "Ha Ha Ha" over and over. According to Peter Lambrou, Ph.D. - and coauthor of Instant Emotional Healing - this simple chest tapping can rev up your immune system and your energy. And the Ha Ha Has inspire laughter (I can confirm this!)

So for a quick pick me up when your mood is heading downward, to the Thymus Thump! Thump and Ha Ha Ha yourself to happiness!

Happy Song

Remember that song from childhood, 'If you're happy and you know it clap your hands'? I have a confession.........I sing that song to myself all the time! (and I clap!!) For whatever reason, whenever I'm NOT feeling happy, if I sing this song and clap my hands, it always puts a smile on my face.

If you're happy and you know it clap your hands...........(clap clap)
If you're happy and you know it clap your hands...........(clap clap)
If you're happy and you know then your face will surely show it,
If you're happy and you know it clap your hands...........(clap clap)


But my singing doesn't end there. I use variations of this song ALL THE TIME in other ways, by simply replacing a few words.

For instance happy with healthy and face with body..

If you're healthy and you know it clap your hands...........(clap clap)
If you're healthy and you know it clap your hands...........(clap clap)
If you're healthy and you know then your body will surely show it,
If you're healthy and you know it clap your hands...........(clap clap).

I also swap out happy for wealthy and face for portfolio and numberous other combos. Secretly, I have a blast coming up with some none lyrical versions of this song. I'll never be mistaken for a songwriter!

In my personal quest to keep positive and focused on what I want, this works for me when my mind is wandering or I'm not feeling positive. Perhaps this will work for someone else.

If you would love to share what works for you, please do. I'd love to hear from readers on how they stay focused and positive.