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Live Happy: 100 simple ways to fill your life with joy by Ilona Boniwell, Bridget Grenville-Cleave
portybelle's review
4.0
Live Happy, as the subtitle says, is filled with 100 simple ways you could bring joy into your life whether it's the darkest day or a bright, frosty morning.
While some may be more challenging - not everyone can make a quick decision to get hitched for example! - the vast majority of pieces of advice contained in this book are indeed simple and achievable. They may mostly seem like common sense things but it does no harm to remember that simple things are good for your mental health and well-being.
Opening a few pages at random we are reminded that being more creative can be a powerful mood enhancer, particularly if you can spend time with friends. Singing more is also known to raise your mood as is taking up a new hobby. Perhaps it's time to have a look for a community choir where you would experience many of these benefits at the same time? Showing gratitude is also something which can leave you feeling much more positive as well as benefiting whoever you are showing your gratitude to. Eating a balanced diet, walking in the fresh air, drinking less alcohol and getting regular sleep can all help boost your vitality which is linked with positive mental well-being as well as good physical health.
Say hi to your neighbours, connect with nature, cherish your relationships, learn to say no, make time for yourself, avoid comparison. These are all things which are easy to do and can all have a positive influence on our lives and quite often the lives of others. These, and so many other pieces of advice, are things I am resolving not only to do more this year, but also to take the time to notice how they make me feel. I feel I should also consider seriously the advice to get rid of clutter!
The 100 ways to fill your life with joy listed in this book are wise, positive, encouraging and, most importantly, achievable. I honestly felt better just for reading this book. But then in my opinion, reading is also great for your mental health. If you feel you need a little boost this month, treat yourself to this book.
While some may be more challenging - not everyone can make a quick decision to get hitched for example! - the vast majority of pieces of advice contained in this book are indeed simple and achievable. They may mostly seem like common sense things but it does no harm to remember that simple things are good for your mental health and well-being.
Opening a few pages at random we are reminded that being more creative can be a powerful mood enhancer, particularly if you can spend time with friends. Singing more is also known to raise your mood as is taking up a new hobby. Perhaps it's time to have a look for a community choir where you would experience many of these benefits at the same time? Showing gratitude is also something which can leave you feeling much more positive as well as benefiting whoever you are showing your gratitude to. Eating a balanced diet, walking in the fresh air, drinking less alcohol and getting regular sleep can all help boost your vitality which is linked with positive mental well-being as well as good physical health.
Say hi to your neighbours, connect with nature, cherish your relationships, learn to say no, make time for yourself, avoid comparison. These are all things which are easy to do and can all have a positive influence on our lives and quite often the lives of others. These, and so many other pieces of advice, are things I am resolving not only to do more this year, but also to take the time to notice how they make me feel. I feel I should also consider seriously the advice to get rid of clutter!
The 100 ways to fill your life with joy listed in this book are wise, positive, encouraging and, most importantly, achievable. I honestly felt better just for reading this book. But then in my opinion, reading is also great for your mental health. If you feel you need a little boost this month, treat yourself to this book.
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