Simple Pleasures, Everyday Joie de Vivre.

Gratitude Photo by Lip on Unsplash   Gratitude: noun the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return  kindness . "she expressed her gratitude to the committee for their support" Gratitude can increase your joie de vivre. Gratitude is the simple process of being thankful for what you have. An attitude of gratitude can steer you away from what's negative and towards what is positive..   “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others .”  (Cicero). For some reason gratitude is transformational, it effects the neurotransmitters in the brain to release chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin to increase, and thereby changes us to a more positive outlook.  The simple activity of counting your blessings can influence many aspects of life including:  Physical Health Mental health Positive emotions Improved quality of relationships Improved quality of friendships Improved employee satisfact...

  Photo by Usman Yousaf on Unsplash Letting go of Sickness   Do you find yourself sick all the time with one thing after another. Do you kind of get hypochondria and get anxious about every little thing that goes wrong? Do you work-out and have a healthy diet? Do you support your own mental health with pleasurable and beneficial activities? Do you drink too much or even take party drugs?  Do you take well known herbs and supplements to give yourself a bit of help? How do you manage pain? Do you often get routine check-ups at your GP? Do you get massages, facials? Do you have something calming such as yoga or tai-chi? Do you lift weights? The truth is that health underpins everything in life. Once your health goes you just feel let down and in denial. Or you can’t break your bad habits even though you need to. And it’s hard to exercise every single day. You may not even have time let alone the inclination. And cooking is just too much. Good food is expensive, and ...