Well we just experienced almost 30 inches of snow this weekend. Lots of people are snowed in. Many are without power. Stores are closed and public transportation is not running. So there is a lot to grumble about.  But in the middle of all of this, watching my dog frolic in the snow always makes me laugh. And it puts a smile on my face all day long.

Smiling

Smiling can change everything. When training receptionists, they were told to smile before they answered the phone. It changes their mood and the tone of their voice. Today, I was just listening to Wayne Dyer  talk about smiling during his “Excuses Begone!” presentation. One of the things he suggested was to smile when you first wake up.  It can change your day.

I’m going to do it.  What healthy choice will you make today? Let me know?

Having an off day happens to all of us. What separates those that are successful from those that are not? It is how quickly you can pick yourself up and get moving again.

What’s in your toolbox?

Everybody needs to have their own toolbox of strategies to shorten these down periods. Mine include:

1. Giving myself permission to be out of it with a time limit.

2. A change of pace like going out with friends. For those of us that work at home, this can be just the thing.

3. Going for a walk. Fresh air and sun can do you a world of good.

4. Finding something that makes you laugh. Find a joke site before you need it. You might like YouTube videos.

5. Play with a child or puppy. They are in the moment and don’t care about your problems.

6. Do an unexpected good deed.

You get the idea. Step away from what ever is getting you down. Take time for a little enjoyment. Put things in perspective. As a friend of mine said tonight, do you think the ladies on the Titanic regretted not eating dessert!