Instant Joy Habit
By Dan Robey
Here is another habit you will love because it brings joy and happiness into your life...automatically.
Here is how it works.
We all have activities that we engage in that bring us joy and happiness. It could be a craft like woodworking, or sewing, or a hobby, a recreational activity or sport. We all enjoy some type of leisure activity that brings us joy.
Here is an example:
In my life, one activity that brings real joy and happiness to my life is boating. I live in Miami and I loveto go out in the ocean in my boat. I love seeing the vast expanse of the ocean, the beautiful blue green waters, it makes me feel close to nature. I love taking my family and friends out in my boat, it makes me happy to see the smiles on their faces as they enjoy the great outdoors.
The problem is that I can only go boating when the weather is good, and when I have time off from work. How can I enjoy boating without actually going out in my boat? One way is to subscribe to magazines about boating, fishing, and the outdoors. These magazines are automatically delivered to my door every month, they contain beautiful pictures of the ocean and boats. They also contain reviews of boating equipment, maps of places to go, and stories about boating adventures.
As I read these magazines and look at the pictures, they make me feel great. They bring joy to my life because they take me out in the ocean...even if only in my mind.
You can do the same thing. No matter what your hobby or recreational interest is, I can bet you that there is a magazine that covers it. There are magazines that cover sports, fitness, health, hobbies, recreation, lifestyles...you name it.
The beauty of magazines is that unlike the internet, they are delivered to your door through the mail automatically. They are physical objects that you can hold in your hand and look at, and they are very inexpensive. They provide information and images that can bring joy to your heart...automatically.
Go to your local bookstore and browse thru the magazine section. Look for magazines that will make you happy in the same way that the boating magazines make me happy. Subscribe to them and enjoy them as they come to your home every month. The best part about this habit is that when the magazine arrives atyour door and you read it, you will smile....and think of me!
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