B r a i n C l e a r

Sorting through life one thought at a time

Tag: happiness

  • How to get out of your funk

    Watch a Frenchie walk.

    It always hits me on our walks just how ridiculously cute his little Frenchie butt is.

    No matter what’s going on in my head, watching that tiny wiggly butt marching down the sidewalk somehow makes everything feel a little lighter.

    Therapy is great.

    But Seriously,

    That tiny wiggly butt has the power to fix at least 37% of life’s problems.

    Don’t have a Frenchie?

    A French baguette won’t wiggle…

    …but it might still improve your day. 😄🥖

  • 11 Things to Do When You Want to Punch Someone in the Face

    Just in case you ever feel like this 💪

    1. Punch them in the face.

    No. Don’t do that.

    1. Move them to the Fake Friends Zone.

    You know the one. The place where people stay on your Christmas card list but somehow never get invited anywhere.

    1. Post something outrageously happy on social media.

    Nothing says “I’m fine” like a picture of a sunset and a quote about gratitude.

    1. Do absolutely nothing.

    A surprisingly underrated strategy.

    1. Go to your special spot.

    A porch, a park bench, a walking trail, your car in the Target parking lot. Wherever people are less likely to annoy you.

    1. Visit a dog park.

    Dogs are generally better than people.

    1. Get distracted by a hobby.

    Knitting, painting, gardening, gaming, baking, reorganizing your spice rack for the third time.

    1. Write a strongly worded message.

    Then delete it.

    1. Make a mental note.

    Not everyone deserves front-row seats in your life.

    1. Sleep on it.

    Things tend to look different after a good night’s sleep.

    1. Realize they probably aren’t worth the energy.

    The older I get, the more I realize that protecting my peace is usually more satisfying than winning an argument.