101 Ways to a Happier, More Vibrant, and Energized You
We all could use an energy boost or pick-me-up — we just forget how. Simply put, we get so caught up doing what is required of us day-to-day that we forget to take five minutes to breathe (which makes all the difference in our mood and energy levels). Ultimately, happiness is what we are seeking for a more fulfilled life, and we shouldn’t forget how to achieve that. So we at Betterfly put our minds together to come up with a list of 101 activities that make us feel all sorts of happy feelings.
We definitely suggest adopting some of the activities. Certainly not all at once (that could have the opposite effect). And don’t forget to share which activities make you feel crazy-alive or perfectly at peace in the comments below. Now, onward!
The Happy List
#1 
Smile.
#2 Mail a handwritten letter to a friend.
#3 Receive a handwritten letter or postcard.
#4 Eat chocolate.
#5 Drink tea or coffee.
#6 Snowboard often during the season.
#7 Discover a revenue model.
#8 Be in the presence of dogs and cat, and especially puppies and kittens.
#9 Listen to the sounds of the ocean.
#10 A freshly made bed.
#11 
Hold a baby.
#12 Hear a baby laugh.
#13 Get into a bed when the sheets are still warm from the dryer.
#14 Wear clothes hot out of the drier.
#15 Take bubble baths.
#16 Give yourself time to read (maybe while you’re taking a bubble bath?).
#17 Cook – using all fresh ingredients.
#18 Get a fish tank with really cool fish.
#19 Give yourself four hours of loneliness (aka that much needed YOU time).
#20 Drink vitamin water. Lots of it.
#21 Take a siesta.
#22 Watch an old movie you loved as a kid.
#23 Go on a picnic.
#24 
Get a massage.
#25 Give a massage.
#26 Have a phone conversation with someone (even if it’s just for 10 minutes).
#27 Have a movie night.
#28 Try to find a speakeasy.
#29 Light candles.
#30 Get a facial.
#31 Give someone a high five.
#32 Attack rush in paintball.
#33 Step on the gas.
#34 Hug a friend (or a stranger)!
#35 
Fall in love.
#36 Volunteer once every few months.
#37 Sing–loudly, badly, off-key–it doesn’t matter how.
#38 Become an organ donor. There’s no better feeling than knowing you’re going to save someone’s life.
#39 Clean your room.
#40 Clean the whole house!
#41 Meditate.
#42 Take a walk.
#43 
Go hiking.
#44 Take a run.
#45 Or a jog.
#46 Or a stroll.
#47 Go swimming.
#48 Mountain climbing.
#49 Ride your bike.
#50 Take a parkour lesson.
#51 Ride a roller coaster.
#52 Go cliff jumping.
#53 
Sky diving.
#56 Watch a Broadway musical.
#57 Complete a project.
#58 Take a vacation.
#59 Book the vacation.
#60 Do yoga.
#61 
Knit a scarf.
#63 Get a manicure AND pedicure.
#64 Wear comfortable shoes.
#65 Stretch.
#66 Run with the bulls.
#67 Go through with one terrifying decision that can get you closer to your goals.
#68 Embarrass yourself.
#69 Finish a marathon.
#70 
Dance (or watch someone else dance).
#71 Watch a sunset or a sunrise.
#72 Sleep under the stars.
#73 Ride an elephant.
#74 Find a job you enjoy.
#75 Pick a place on the globe and go there!
#76 Find the perfect workout routine for you (and stick with it!).
#77 Keep a dream journal.
#78 Give yourself time to laugh.
#79 Learn one new thing. Research a topic you know nothing about and commit to learning everything you can about it.
#80 Save 5-20% of each paycheck.
#81 
Bake a cake (and eat it, too).
#82 Dress up for a night and go out.
#83 Dress down for a day and stay in.
#84 Ride a tandem bike.
#85 Go to a bath house or sauna.
#86 Experience Zorbing.
#87 Rent a cool car (I’m thinking…red convertible) and take a road trip with a friend or significant other.
#88 Try a wine tasting (or whiskey, or tequila).
#89 Wrap yourself in a warm blanket on a cold day.
#90 Close your eyes for a few minutes when they feel tired.
#91 Invent a game and play it.
#92 
Redecorate a whole room.
#93 Finding money in a piece of clothing you haven’t worn in a while.
#94 Receive praise or compliments when you least expect it.
#95 Build a snowman.
#96 Find a good sale.
#97 Buzzer beaters – score the game-winning shot right before the clock ends.
#98 Play a sport—it doesn’t matter which sport, just do something with a team.
#99 Go to sleep with positive thoughts.
#100 Sleep in.
#101 Live in the moment.
Don’t forget to share your experiences with others. Tell us what makes you happy–the activities you love to do or the things you have done–we can all learn from each other! If you liked what you read, don’t forget to share with your friends and family. Now go, you beautiful, radiant person – go start up on some of these activities and let us know how it goes!
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