Friday 5 - Ways to Feel Happier

Send us Fan MailDo you know what makes you happy?I used to think I did. Happiness was the ‘high’ feeling after passing an exam, going on holiday, buying something special or meeting a celebrity. But was that real happiness or more excitement?It took me years to understand the difference between the two, and as a result, it harmed my health. You see, excitement is great in short bursts, but when you constantly seek excitement with no happiness at the end of it, you can live in a chronically hyper state in which your body feels as stress and, over time, you can start to feel empty inside. Did you know that happy people don't just enjoy life; they're likely to live longer, too? A study has found that those in better moods were 35% less likely to die in the next 5 years when considering their life situations.It has taken me years of unpicking and rebuilding to live a life that makes me happy. In today's Friday 5, I would like to share with you my top 5 ways to feel happy.Highlight's from today's episode include:Why living aligned to your values and purpose creates happiness. Free yourself of negative thoughts to feel more optimistic. How exercise stimulates endorphins and other chemicals which enhance happiness. The joy of giving and helping others can be both rewarding and happiness-generating. Why building healthy habits is the key to sustained happiness. You can also read my article, Simple daily habits to transform your health. Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionistYou can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.Book your free discovery call with me here.And if you would like to join my community of strong-willed people thriving with autoimmune disease, join The Autoimmunity Community. Thanks for listening! You can join The Autoimmune Forum on Facebook or find me on Instagram @theautoimmunitynutritionist.