Wednesday, 8 May 2013

How to be happy


During the A to Z challenge Rebecca Bradley posted a list of five ways to be happy (here), and has decided to make it a meme to spread the happiness. I'm so excited by this (by being happy in general) that I've only just seen Rebecca's post, and I've responded!

 Simply list your five ways to be happy, tag five people and remember to tag back to the person who tagged you (I did above!)

  1. Walk by the sea, breathe in the sea, watch the sea, listen to the sea
  2. Listen to music
  3. Find the sunshine
  4. Play Frisbee with kids (either yours or borrow some, it works the same)
  5. Have a lazy day that slips into a lazy twilight BBQ
Aaah... and I'm happy!

I'm going to tag the happiest people I know: Kyra Lennon, Elizabeth Seckman, Kate N, Mark Koopmans and Gary!
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54 comments:

  1. Jessica Bell8 May 2013 at 08:42

    Sounds perfect ...

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    1. Annalisa Crawford8 May 2013 at 15:49

      I just realised, I described a single awesome day!

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  2. Anonymous8 May 2013 at 09:10

    Well I have the sea two minutes away from my apartment,
    Love music especially Danny Boy,
    All I need is the love and support of my two offsprings wjop live closeby.


    Yvonne.

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    1. Annalisa Crawford8 May 2013 at 15:55

      Two minutes from the sea, that's my dream one day... Although I'm two minutes from a beautiful river, so I'm getting closer!

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  3. Hilary Melton-Butcher8 May 2013 at 11:10

    Hi Annalisa .. great thoughts - yes the sea ... I'll be down there later on and happiness is .. it just is - you can make it your own, share with others and live life to the full ..

    Cheers Hilary

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    1. Annalisa Crawford8 May 2013 at 16:01

      Happiness is a wonderful thing, indeed. Enjoy the sea :-)

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  4. Madeline Mora-Summonte8 May 2013 at 12:45

    I totally agree with you about the sea. I would also add curling up in comfy clothes with a good book and a snack. :)

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    1. Annalisa Crawford8 May 2013 at 16:06

      Oh yes, comfy clothes and the rain pattering against the window - I can't believe I didn't include the rain on my list!

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  5. Rosalind Adam8 May 2013 at 13:55

    What a brilliant idea. I could write them all about the sea. There's something special about it.

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    1. Annalisa Crawford8 May 2013 at 16:07

      Yes, the sea ticks all the boxes really doesn't it?

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  6. Elizabeth Seckman8 May 2013 at 15:26

    I'm happy??? Of course I am...I have friends like you!!!

    Thanks Kyra :)

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    1. Annalisa Crawford8 May 2013 at 16:09

      Um... I'm Annalisa :-)

      (It's funny, I spend half my life reminding my mum who I am because she keeps calling me by my sister's name ;-))

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  7. Jennifer Joyce8 May 2013 at 15:35

    Those things would make me happy too, especially being at the seaside.

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    1. Annalisa Crawford8 May 2013 at 16:13

      I think most people love the sea. Apart from Hubby - I have to drag him there!

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  8. Unknown8 May 2013 at 17:53

    Oh bliss. Great idea and loved your happy-things. :) I love anything that has to do with nature. Makes my heart sing!

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    1. Annalisa Crawford8 May 2013 at 20:22

      Yes, nature is wonderful and so uncomplicated.

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  9. Johanna Garth8 May 2013 at 18:06

    You just outlined the perfect blissful day! Maybe I'll try it on Sunday, after all, it's Mother's Day.

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    1. Annalisa Crawford8 May 2013 at 20:30

      I thought I was listing completely random things, but yes, it makes a great day! Happy Mother's Day, early.

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  10. Alex J. Cavanaugh8 May 2013 at 18:43

    Music always makes me happy!
    I don't think Mark is ever unhappy.

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    1. Annalisa Crawford8 May 2013 at 20:31

      Music is perfect for that. And even better, you can make your own! Mark's blog always makes me happy.

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  11. liz young8 May 2013 at 19:06

    I make that eight way - your first one is four!
    Lovely selection, Annalise

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    1. Annalisa Crawford8 May 2013 at 20:33

      Sssh, no one was supposed to notice I was cheating :-)

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  12. Unknown8 May 2013 at 19:17

    What a wonderful idea! I think I'll join the fun on my next blog post. I also love being by the sea, music and sunshine. Plus, I just happened to have bought a Frisbee yesterday, to replace the one lost in the neighbor's yard, and tossed it around with my daughter when she came home :D

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    1. Annalisa Crawford8 May 2013 at 20:40

      Frisbees are great fun, but I always find I ache the next day after not playing for a while, due to all the bending down and picking up I have to do :-(

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  13. Dana8 May 2013 at 20:01

    What a great meme! I agree: playing Frisbee with kids equals happiness. :)

    Hope you're having a happy Wednesday. ☺

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    1. Annalisa Crawford8 May 2013 at 20:41

      By the end of the summer, we'll all have cool tricks... which we then forget over the winter!

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  14. Misha Gerrick8 May 2013 at 21:56

    This is a great idea! Hope it takes off. :-D

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  15. Rena9 May 2013 at 01:19

    I second and third the ocean bits. I love the sea, and I'm never nearby.

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    1. Annalisa Crawford9 May 2013 at 10:18

      I hope you make the most of the sea whenever you ARE nearby :-)

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  16. Neurotic Workaholic9 May 2013 at 05:59

    A BBQ sounds good, especially corn on the cob and hamburgers, yum! We don't have the sea in Chicago, but we do have the lake. When I first moved here, I used to spend hours sitting by the water and just thinking about everything. It was very soothing.

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    1. Annalisa Crawford9 May 2013 at 10:20

      Ooh, corn on the cob. I never think to have that. We stick with meat in our family :-) Must buy some for my next BBQ.

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  17. Anonymous9 May 2013 at 06:32

    The lazy BBQ sounds perfect. A great post and thanks for posting this up so quickly!

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    1. Annalisa Crawford9 May 2013 at 10:21

      It's a great meme, and it was such a lovely day yesterday I was inspired straight away :-)

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  18. Mark Koopmans9 May 2013 at 07:46

    Hey.

    Just saw this (big sigh)

    Thanks a lot (deep breath)

    I'm much happier now (sniffles)

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  19. Mark Koopmans9 May 2013 at 07:47

    Ps... thanks for voting for me and the kind words (blows nose and wipes snot on sleeve)

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    1. Annalisa Crawford9 May 2013 at 10:23

      You're welcome - I couldn't think of anyone happier than you :-D

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  20. Stephen Tremp9 May 2013 at 14:17

    We live close to the ocean and when we need to relax and get happy, nothing beats doing nothing at the beach. That's where we will be this weekend for Mothers Day.

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    1. Annalisa Crawford10 May 2013 at 08:26

      That sounds perfect. Hope you have a great weekend!

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  21. Suze9 May 2013 at 15:19

    That was uplifting, Annalisa. One of my brothers swears by Frisbee. :)

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    1. Annalisa Crawford10 May 2013 at 08:26

      I'm much better at throwing a Frisbee than kicking a ball :-)

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  22. Karen Lange9 May 2013 at 15:46

    This is a wonderful idea! I need to make a list today. :) Thanks for sharing it with us.

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    1. Annalisa Crawford10 May 2013 at 08:37

      The credit goes to Rebecca Bradley! But lists are a great way to realise how happy/lucky we all are :-)

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  23. Murees Dupè9 May 2013 at 21:13

    Those are some fantastic ways to feel happy. I love the part about borrowing someone else's kids to play Frisbee, that is something I have never thought about. Enjoy the wonderful sea air.

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    1. Annalisa Crawford10 May 2013 at 08:38

      All kids love to play, and as adults we OUGHT to play more!

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  24. Nick Wilford9 May 2013 at 23:04

    What a lovely idea!

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    1. Annalisa Crawford10 May 2013 at 08:39

      It's great, isn't it? Sharing happiness is so simple :-)

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  25. Unknown10 May 2013 at 17:13

    Your list makes me feel happier and less stressed just by reading it. Sometimes I think the world is just too fast-paced. We need to slow down for our own health and happiness.
    Great post! :-)

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    1. Annalisa Crawford11 May 2013 at 11:43

      Yes, slowing down and appreciating our surroundings (even when you're not beside the sea) are great ways to be happy.

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  26. Rachel Schieffelbein10 May 2013 at 22:03

    Lovely ways to stay happy, Annalisa! :)

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  27. Michelle Wallace11 May 2013 at 11:08

    Great idea for a meme!
    Music ALWAYS makes me happy!
    And reading!
    And guess what? I live 5 minutes from the sea...

    Writer In Transit

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  28. Unknown14 May 2013 at 19:28

    Music and sunshine are definitely on my list!

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