CultivatingHappiness

Nicole Maynard@punkynixter

Same is true for happiness.

You cannot fully love until you love yourself.

If it bleeds it leads

• There are not so great things going on • The news - sensationalism

“she struggled to find happiness in her life”

Brains are more fertile for weeds

EdibleMate-able

DangerousDeadly

POSITIVE NEGATIVE

NEGATIVE

Brains are more fertile for weeds

POSITIVE

Negativity bias kept us alive

Negativity breeds negativity

Negatives outweigh positives

Good news!

The more they’re used, the stronger they become

Good experiences reshape your brain

#1 Be mindful of the moment

#2 Do what you enjoy

#3 Reminisce the good times

Sitting 20 min walk

#4 Walk it off

Broccoli Spinach Avocados

BlueberriesWalnuts Almonds

#5 Feed your brain

#6

facebook.com/itsthehappypage

#7

#8 Play Time

You're able to love others and do for others by giving and doing for yourself firstWayne W. Dyer

Thank you

Nicole Maynard@punkynixter

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