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Grab some sunshine and share it

August 15, 2009 By Dr. Katrina Wood

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Each day make a decision to take a risk. No matter how small or large.

Make the decision to say or do something that makes you a better person.

Say good morning to the neighbor you have told yourself you can’t stand.

Take the old lady down the street a small bunch of flowers or leave them on her doorstep with a note that says: Hope this brightens your day!

Let the guy who cuts you off in traffic get away with it, without a honk from your horn.

Smile at the person in line at the bank who has nothing good to say about life. Let him know you hope his day goes better for him.

Play peek-a-boo with a baby in a stroller.

Smile even though you don’t feel like it. Go on, just crack a small smile … you just might find yourself breaking into laughter.

Tell yourself you have talents that even you don’t know about and that you will be open to discovering new things about yourself this very day.

Above all, remind yourself that you are a precious human being worthy of giving and receiving love.

Thank God, the Universe, the force and life before you eat a snack or meal.

Give thanks.

Practice gratitude — say please and thank you even when you don’t feel like it.

Ask for help and support.

Give help and support.

Filed Under: good vibrations, self-help

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This blog discusses psychotherapy issues in a general way. Readers should address pressing concerns via their personal-growth support system. Some problems covered here are best handled directly by mental health providers.

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