October 30, 2009

Ways to be happy in grey cold Moscow Russia

Here are some ways to be happy in Moscow Russia:

You may think all of these ideas below are a load of bull. My way is to watch some good comedy, eat some bad food, drink a bottle of wine and eat a curry or Sushi. Exercise like running, helps you to relax and may trigger happiness. Think of 5 things that you are lucky to have, plan a holiday. If you like shopping shop till you drop and damage that plastic. What makes you happy when you feel low?

Experts suggest these ideas.

10. Breathe: Breathing is normally a subconscious function, but conscious breathing can help reduce stress and tension. Focusing on your breathing keeps your attention on the present moment and is a common component of meditation, a proven stress reducer. Breathe deeply and slowly, noticing each breath you inhale and exhale.

9. Laugh: Laughter is the best medicine. Keep handy a book of jokes or a favorite comic strip cartoon. When you feel blue, immerse yourself in the humor and go for a stomach-aching full laugh. Deep laughter improves your immune system and helps you keep life's problems in perspective.

8. Return to Nature: Go for a walk in a park, sit by a fountain, or gaze at a poster of your favorite ocean or mountain scene. Reflecting on a beautiful natural scene can lift your spirits.

7. Gratitude; Make a brief list of three to five things in your life for which you are grateful. Reflect on each item and identify the positive way it impacts your life.

6. Give of Yourself: Providing an uplifting message or thought to someone else also uplifts you. Call an elderly relative or friend. Offer a few minutes of your time to baby-sit or walk the dog for a busy neighbor. Helping another moves your focus and will improve your spirits.

5. Exercise A brisk walk or any other form of physical exercise will improve your mood. Weed the garden or clean the house. The physical activity will help lift your mood.

4. Daydream: Recall a great vacation or a wonderful family reunion. Reflect on a card or letter someone sent you that was touching and showed they cared for you.

3. Use a Strength: We all have unique strengths, capabilities at which we are particularly talented. Use one or more of your strengths in some activity. If you don't know your strengths, take the VIA questionnaire.

2. Tend Something You Care About: Tend to a garden, a favorite house plant, a pet, or your car. When we tend something we provide a loving, caring attention to it that is a form of giving. Tending is not a chore, it's a blessing.

1. Apologize Guilt and regret can hang around us like a lead weight, bringing on mild depression without our awareness of the cause. Offer up a sincere apology for things you've done or said that offended or hurt another. You'll feel the relief of your burden of regret even if you aren't able to personally deliver the apology. Offering it up to the Universe is sufficient.

3 comments:

  1. I can usually find a pretty funny blog to read. That cheers me up. Check out my sidebar.

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  2. Hi Guy,
    I am a stay at home retiree in St Petersburg. American, but my parents came from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Thank you for the 10 tips on staying chipper in Moscow, which should apply in the Northern Capital, too. Please visit American Russia Observations to see the St Peters point of view.
    All good wishes,
    Robbie... alias Loquacious

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  3. Robbie I dont understand your reply? You are an American living in St.Petersburg Russia???

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