Protect Your Happiness!
Something was coming. No warning, just a sensation that “it” was coming.
Suddenly, my hat was pushed hard against my head and I felt a gust of wind on my face. “Whoosh!”
Then, I saw it.
A mockingbird, now fiercely attacking my rescue puppy, Flint. “Hey!” I yelled, clapping my hands to scare off the determined defender.
It’s amazing what nature does, even for the smallest of creatures. Embedding lion-sized courage in them to protect their young.
Nature has done the same for our brains, prioritizing our physical safety. This safety-first instinct, though crucial, often overshadows our emotional well-being.
Our culture exacerbates this, turning life into a series of serious, stress-inducing challenges.
But here’s the twist: We need to get (cue the movie trailer voice) SERIOUS about our happiness and well-being!
You are in charge!
It is up to you to teach your brain the importance of what we call Powerful Fun—fun with intention. Fun that builds well-being and can even save your life!
Here’s how you can tap into Powerful Fun:
Change Your Greeting: Instead of asking, “Hi! How are you doing?” try, “Hi! Tell me something good.” This forces their brain to focus on something 100% positive!
Relive Joyful Moments: Take a moment to recall a joyful memory. Spend 90 seconds fully immersing yourself in that memory. Smell the aromas, taste the flavors, feel the textures, hear the melodies, and see the beauty.
Practice Kindness: Being kind to others shifts your focus from yourself and creates a happiness loop, inspiring gratitude and spreading joy to those around you.
This is fun with a purpose. Serious fun!
By practicing these daily intentions, you teach your brain to be as courageous in protecting your happiness as that mockingbird is in defending its nest.
Embrace Powerful Fun, and equip yourself with a strategy that builds resilience and well-being, ready to support you when life gets tough.
Just like the mockingbird’s fierce protection, let your commitment to fun and happiness be your shield, safeguarding your emotional well-being with the same intensity nature intended for your physical safety.
