Hello there. I hope you are doing awesome. I wanted to come up with a different post today. I never thought of doing a book review on my blog until I came across this astounding book by National Geographic. Almost year round, I have an eye out for things I can buy and keep for my darling niece who visits Pakistan once every year. Recently, I went to Variety Books in Packages mall and found this masterpiece. I would definitely recommend this book to all parents. Its just fabulous and a must-have.
In spite of my busy routine I kept this book in my gym bag, brought it to office and finished the whole book in half an hour just when I reached office the very next day. I have been so excited about it and I wanted to read it before I gift it to Anya so we can talk about it. She is such a book worm and I can tell she will fall for this one.
Here’s the key to happiness which is the ultimate goal in life:
- Have a belly laugh
- Get silly
- Get moving
- Smile
- Meditate
- Keep an open mind
- Learn to love the way you look
- Pick flowers
- Care passionately about something you love
- Watch your favorite TV show or movie
- Discover a hobby you love
- Find a group of people who enjoy doing what you enjoy
- Get organized
- Be resilient. Never ever give up.
- Make a list of things you like about you
- Help people who need it
- Embrace your weird
- Listen to music
- Express your feelings
- Talk nicely to yourself
- Be true to yourself
- Eat chocolate
- Play with a puppy
- Be an awesome teammate
- Get a goldfish and watch it swim
- Surround yourself with colors that make you happy
- Dance in the rain
- Appreciate simple pleasures
- Find out what makes you happy
- Call a friend
- Be kind to others
- Set aside family time
- Put perfect to rest
- Make your bed
- Keep a journal
- Get creative
- Look at pictures of cute animals
- Be curious
- Take a nap
- Learn a skill
- Celebrate International Day of Happiness
- Try yoga
- Give someone a hug or hold someone’s hand
- Be grateful
- Be open to new ideas
- Breathe
- Go outside
- Don’t be afraid to fail
- Believe in magic
- Put on your headphones and take a 10 minute dance break
- Think happy thoughts
- Have compassion
- Become an awesome listener
- Build something, fix something or figure something out
- Try aromatherapy
- Sleep soundly
- Try something new
- Set a goal and make a plan to achieve it
- Unplug
- Take care of something
- Practice meeting new people and making new friends
- Forgive
- Discover something
- Be proud of yourself
- Read
- Face your fears
- Collect more experiences, less stuff
- Drink lots of water
- Practice mindfulness
- Be positive
- Savor all that’s good in your day
- Visit the beach, mountains or a waterfall
- Do something out of the ordinary
- Trust your instincts
- Ask for help
This book is a great gift idea. Perfect for kids and teenagers. Adults need to read this too as we all are running after happiness in life. Let me know your thoughts.
