If you find you are really feeling the stress of this COVID-19 lockdown, you’re not alone. These are trying times, to say the least! It’s difficult to manage all the feelings and mood swings during these uncertain times, so if you find you are feeling down, try this trick to bring yourself a little boost of happiness.
Take a break to think about the last time you had a blast! Think about a time when you were REALLY happy!
Our brains are amazing and the act of remembering happy moments from the past can actually boost our happiness in the present.
Share this trick with your family. At your next meal together, take turns remembering happy moments and share them with each other. Retell your memory like a movie.
Studies are showing that simply remembering happy times has long-term, positive effects on mood. Plus, as an added bonus, sharing stories makes deeper connections. Our children love hearing our stories, especially the stories about when we were their age.
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