What if you could always see the world through the eyes of someone in love?
It is amazing how good we are at using our awesome brains to make ourselves feel bad! Ruminating over an embarrassing moment a week ago; beating ourselves up because we meant to say one thing, but actually said another; or just spending time worrying about the future are all extraordinarily poor uses of our magical thinking and feeling abilities.
What if, instead, we focused on answering the question how good can I feel? You might be surprised to learn that our brains are just as adept at helping us feel good as they are at allowing us to feel crummy. And, feeling good is significantly more fun.
How good would you like to feel? Thats the question I always ask my clients. Assuming more good is better, lets take a look at an easy way to litter your world with more good feelings.
Intentionally frown, and remember a recent time when you were upset (if you cant recall a recent time you were upset you sure dont need to be reading these self-help articles). Take a couple of deep breaths low in your body (your belly) as you recall being upset. Remember to frown. Now look around...