Ever heard that saying “It’s a good day to be happy”? That saying could really apply to any day of the week. Let’s take Monday, for example. For most people, Mondays can be hard. It’s the start of the week, no one wants to go back to work and if you’re like Garfield, Mondays can bite you back.
I used to hate Mondays. And even now, Mondays can be tough. But every now and then, things go well – I’m on time, I have my coffee, I had enough food to eat during the day, etc. And that list can be different for others. You might think that I’m totally sugar coating things, but Mondays can be good days. I choose to see it that way.
I have learned over time that if you choose to be happy in a sea of people that are living negatively, then you will have a much more fulfilling life. When I was younger, I was a negative child. I grew up as a pessimist. I never thought things were good and that the world was against me. I told myself this was a realistic way of looking at the world. Now, I laugh at myself because I think I was trying to protect myself. Now, I see the brighter side of things. The world isn’t as dark as I thought it was.
And what’s even better is that being happy is physically good for your health. In 2012, Julia Boehm of Harvard School of Public Health found that people with a better sense of well-being tend to have healthier blood pressure, cholesterol and weight. People that fall into this category also tend to exercise, eat healthy, get enough sleep and avoid smoking. This sounds to me like it’s where I am now.
Do you fall into this category of people? While more research needs to be done, it seems that this is the place to be. If you’re not full there yet, don’t stress. Just work on it a little each day. Do some personal development, find a support group and take baby steps to get to the positive person that’s inside you.