Get Happy

  Happy Hump Day!!!!  I have seen a lot of negativity floating around lately and not so much happy.  When did we become such a negative society.  I was having this discussion with my son yesterday because he throws out a lot of negativity.  I asked him to try being positive and complimentary every once in awhile and I bet he will see a difference in his outlook in life.  Now, he is by no means depressed, just negative.  So, why are we not happy?  I have been thinking on this for quite awhile, but am not coming up with any answers, besides the popular "Let it go" option.    So why are we negative?  Have we stopped thinking about all the good stuff in our lives?  Does the good news happen and we brush it aside because we have become so focused on the negative that we cannot let the good in?   Well, let's figure out how to be happy again!  Focus on the happy.  Make a list(I love lists) about what makes you happy.  I have a friend in Texas who is doing the 100 days of happy. You basically post a picture everyday of what makes you happy.  I look forward to her pics because, well, they are happy.  I probably will not do the 100 days because that is a huge commitment and I think I post enough happy things, so, really, I already participate.   But, maybe you negative Nellys need this.  I will start my list, just in case you need a reminder of what in your life makes you happy:
Hubby
Kids(all four)
Friends
Mom, Dad, and siblings
Summer
Beach
Happy Hour
Our Solstice
That we are all healthy
Out of the blue texts from friends
Being outside (when it is warm)
Coffee
Food
Family dinners
Flowers
Vacations
Love
Putting jeans the first day of fall
Cuddling
My animals
Pool
  Do I need to keep going?  I have so many more things.  Way more than sad.  But, like I said, let's focus on the happy.  What makes you smile and laugh?  Think about it and get back to me.  Or, keep it to yourself and bring it out when the negatives seem to overwhelm.  So come on and get Happy as the way overplayed song goes.

  Tip of the day and a blog post all in one.  That makes me happy too.  Get your glass half full and enjoy the rest of your Wednesday.  It is sunny and beautiful outside and my back yard is looking awesome!!!!

Hugs!!!!!