Simple Ways to Bank Happiness

Enjoying a time outside, even if it's just
outside a new church.

It's the letter H week. What an inspiration to write on happiness.

I am working on building my reserves. Over the span of many years, I have been burdened with stress that made my happy bank empty. I compiled a list of things I do and will do to make me happy.

13 Things to Make You Happy

1. Sniff some scent – Vanilla, cinnamon
2. Eat good and take supplements

• Ginseng 
• Healthy Food
• Spicy food (hot enough that I can tolerate). This means mild to me.
• Dark chocolate

3. Laugh or smile -- laughter yoga, watch Mr. Bean videos
4. Enjoy the music – Play, listen or sing. I like 70's, 80's (my almost-stress-free times), Christian, Country. I like listening to my Amazon Prime Music, singing with Smule app, or playing the guitar and piano as a forever beginner. :)
5. Go outdoors, enjoy the nature (walk in the park, hike with my dogs)
6. Meditate, deep-breathe, or do yoga- Kundalini
7. Exercise

• 7-minute exercise x 2 (15 minute HIIT)
• 15-minute exercise of any form minimum (running, walking, sports)
• Exercise with a group (join challenges. I like Fitbit)
• Extreme sports (in my case this would be running to escape the Zombies using Zombies Run app)
• Do chores: vacuum, sweep, mow the lawn, garden (and you'd say, "really?"

8. Sleep 7-9 hours a day.

Join ABC Wednesday for the theme
letter of the week inspiration

9. Plan a trip even if I don't go.
10. Practice gratitude by journaling, praying or blogging.
11. Help others – donate, spend money for a cause, support co-workers with their business, buy concert tickets, and donate blood as able. (Have your tried Charity Miles and Donate-ad-photo?)
12. Spend time with loved ones.
13. Go to the church that I like.


Do you have other tips not listed here that will not break the bank?