Urban Life: Living a happier life

We live life to be happy. Different things make each of us happy, but many things can bring us down. Every day you should wake up ready to take on the day, and every night you should go to sleep satisfied with what you accomplished. We all have bad days, but in general you should feel good about yourself, and what you are involved in. Try and limit the amount of caffeine you ingest. Since it is a stimulant, it will heighten many things in your body, including your emotions. You will get stressed more easily and have mood swings. Instead of having your daily dose of coffee, try some herbal tea. Herbal tea has many benefits, and you can pick and choose which teas you want. Peppermint tea relieves stress and can help with stomach problems (such as bloating and gas). Lavender tea relaxes and soothes you. Lemon tea helps to prevent skin cancer and aids with digestion. Plus, each of these has their own unique flavor.
       Try and take daily walks around where you live. Don't bring your iPod, just take this time to enjoy the scenery. Listening to the sound of the city, (or wherever you live) will help to relax you.
      Another thing to do is have a clean home. Clutter stresses out your brain, even if you don't feel it. Also, the actual act of cleaning is very therapeutic. Wherever you live, it should be a sanctuary. When you get home you should be winding down, not seeing more clutter you want to pick up.
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   Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
         - Dalai Lama

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

Dalai Lama

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

Dalai Lama

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

Dalai Lama