by Albrecht Dürer
Thanks to our Friend for sending us this beautiful art
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Trigger
Nope! Not Roy Rogers's horse. : )
We all have emotional triggers. Things that occur in our lives that can either send us into an orbit of joy or send us spiraling out control in anger or depression. Triggers are things we need to know and watch. Knowing our triggers is very important so that we can catch ourselves before responding to the trigger. Some are great while others not so much. Here's a list of things that we can be aware of that make us feel good. When we are aware of these, then we can bring them about more often and savor them with greater engagement. I'm sure some of these would make your list, but I wonder what your "Good Mood" triggers are that are not listed. (I'm sure some answers would be quite funny and not G-Rated : )
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List of things that put people in a good mood.
(Note: Things in parenthesis are my additions)
TOP 40 MOOD BOOSTERS
by Tyler Schmall from SWNS Digital (link)
"Finding money in your pocket you didn’t know you had 58%
Being able to sleep in with no alarm set 55%
Lying in bed listening to rain fall outside 51%
A small gesture of kindness from somebody in your life 49%
Petting a dog 48%
Performing a small gesture of kindness for somebody in your life 47%
Realizing it’s a beautiful, sunny day 46%
Long, hot shower 44%
(of course I would add Long, hot bath)
A meaningful, long hug from somebody you love 42%
Seeing a friend you haven’t seen in a long time 42%
The first sip of coffee of the day 41%
(of course I would add the first sip of tea - anytime of day)
Plopping down on your bed after a long, tiring day 40%
Walking into an air-conditioned building on a hot day 40%
Baked treats (i.e. fresh blueberry pie) 40%
Listening to your favorite album 37%
(Sing Sing Sing with a Swing, Baby!)
Watching the sunset or sunrise 37%
Holding hands with someone you love 36%
Getting new clothes 35%
Cuddling your partner before getting up to start your day 34%
Cuddling with your pet after a long day 33%
Waking up to birds chirping 33%
Petting a cat 33%
Cooking your favorite meal 31%
Happening across a smell you enjoy, from cookies to the smell of rain 31%
Exchanging a genuine smile with a stranger 31%
Sunlight on your skin 31%
Getting a new haircut 30%
Finding a good new book to read 29%
(I'd add discovering new Music to listen to)
Having a pleasant conversation with a total stranger 28%
Meeting a new person you genuinely like 28%
Eating a healthy food that makes you feel good about yourself 28%
Long soak in the tub 27%
(Ding Ding Ding - we have a wiener - I mean Winner! : )
Going to the movies 27%
Receiving a bouquet of flowers from someone you care about 25%
Going for a walk alone 25%
(Ding Ding Ding - we have another winner : )
A lazy drive to nowhere in particular 25%
Having a nice, long stretch after sitting for awhile 24%
Ordering delivery 24%
Nice glass of beer or wine after a long day 24%
Realizing you’re going to have a good hair day 23%"
(and how about a 3-day weekend : )
Now go forth and enjoy your good mood moments