• Home
  • Chilli Pepper Scale
  • The Early Research
  • Hall of Fame
    • The List
  • Genres
    • Drama
    • Horror, Thriller, Supernatural
    • Comedy
    • Action, Crime, War
    • Science Fiction, Super, Fantasy
    • Art House, Musical, International
    • Gritty, Challenging, Documentary
    • Romance, Matters of the Heart
    • Kid Friendly
  • Blog
SPICYWATCH

The Habits of Happy People

6/2/2019

0 Comments

 
In my last blog entry I was discussing the need to cull some bad habits out of your life to make room for the 'good' ones. And what I need to be clear about is what I actually mean by 'good' habits. Well, when I say 'good' habits, basically what I am talking about are the things that you can incorporate into your daily life that will make your life happier and more fulfilled. Now I do know that that is going to look different for a lot of people, because one person's idea of happiness and fulfillment may be a bottle of wine every night after work, which is fine, but it's hardly a 'good' habit is it? What I am talking about are really good habits, things that you can incorporate into your life right now that will make you feel better, look better and just generally help you to get more bang for your buck when it comes making the most of your time and increasing your overall enjoyment levels on a daily basis. 
Try not to think of my tips as definitive, but more advisory. I honestly do try my best to actually do these things myself, so I am not coming to you lightly when I say that these things work, however I am also not going to lie you and so therefore must admit that sometimes (regardless of how well I manage my time) that I just cannot always fit everything in all of the time.
However, these things are hugely beneficial and are genuinely part of my personal wellbeing regimen, and even if you can only adopt one or two of them, I guarantee that you'll notice a difference to the quality of your life as well. 
GETTING PRODUCTIVE:
  • Get up early - before 6am. 
  • Stack the dishwasher or wash the dishes as you use them.
  • Don't leave all of your laundry to the weekend, do a load every other day. 
  • If it will only take 10 minutes to do, then do it immediately. 
  • Turn off your phone and electronic devices by 9.30pm.
  • ​Clean out your wardrobe every 6 months and donate to charity shops.
  • Have a household budget that you stick to and have a seperate savings account for special events, holidays or incidentals. 
  • Listen to people closely so that you don't need do-overs. 
  • Leave work at work, your free time is yours. 
LOOKING BETTER:
  • Eat breakfast.
  • Don't smoke.
  • Don't binge drink.
  • Take off your make-up and brush and floss your teeth every night before bed  - no matter what!
  • Learn how to dry body brush and do it twice a week.
  • Drink more water. 
  • Go for a 30 minute (or longer) walk every day.
FEELING BETTER:
  • Meditate (or at least tune out completely) for 20 minutes a day.
  • Take up a daily yoga class on Youtube (it's free and you can do it in your PJ's at 6am!).
  • Get a professional massage at least twice a year.
  • Take a daily probiotic. 
  • Pet and play with your cat or dog everyday. 
  • Read for at least 15 minutes a day - even if it's just a magazine. 
BECAUSE IT'S AWESOME TO DO:
  • Meet up with friends for dinner and/or a movie once a fortnight.
  • Keep a personal journal - you'll be astonished by how much you'll learn about yourself over 12 months. 
  • Cook your own meals.
  • Plant a vegetable garden and eat your own produce. 
  • Listen to music and make playlists of your favourite songs. 
  • Find your signature scent and only wear it on the weekends. 
  • Laugh -  at the world and at yourself, don't take anything too seriously. 
  • Plan regular escapes from your everyday routines -  these don't need to be big or extravagant. 
  • Call your parents regularly. 
  • Have integrity, stay good to your word and be reliable. 
  • Listen to Podcasts and audiobooks when you're on the go. 
  • Incorporate hugge into your home. 
  • Learn to accept your body and who you are.
  • Be thankful, your life is terrific and being grateful will keep you smiling and on your A game. 
Picture
EASY A
Release Date: 2010
Rating: M
Running Time: 92 mins 
This movie really surprised me, I wasn't expecting anything from it, and then it came out of left field and proved to be a funny, intelligent and enjoyable watch. The screenplay was partially inspired by the novel The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne and was met with mostly positive reviews upon its release. 
Olive (Emma Stone) is a tame teenager with a good reputation, however, she succumbs to peer pressure when she is asked about her weekend by a popular and outgoing friend. Olive feels the need to embellish the truth and pretend that she lost her virginity. Soon rumors are spreading around the school like wildfire that Olive is promiscuous, so Olive decides to use the school's rumor mill to her advantage. 
This is easy to watch and entertaining, Emma Stone has a genuine likability that translates so well on screen and she is fabulous as the gutsy and clever teen Olive. Hardly a revelation, but Easy A is a worthy use of an hour and half of your time. 
FINAL SAY: The rumors of my promiscuity have been greatly exaggerated. 
3 Chilli Peppers

0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Author

    Hi, my name is Barb.
    I crave excellent, high quality viewing experiences. 
    ​Share in my addiction. 

    Picture

    Categories

    All
    Action
    Art House
    Comedy
    Disasters
    Drama
    Eating Out
    Fantasy
    Foreign
    Gatherings
    Gritty / Documentary
    Horror
    Kid Friendly
    Life
    Mum Stuff
    Romance
    Science Fiction
    TV
    War

    Archives

    May 2025
    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014

    RSS Feed

Proudly powered by Weebly
Photo from Crysco Photography