Index

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Acceptance, 163, 182, 210, 246

Affirmations, 19, 46, 51, 55, 67, 116, 217, 237

Anticipation, 27, 123, 236

Art, enjoying, 16, 188

Awareness, 68, 89

Bamboo plants, 248

Beauty, radiating, 80, 94, 96

Belonging, sense of, 218

Best, expecting, 105

Blessings, 12, 31, 79, 104, 181, 217

Bliss, attaining, 3, 18, 24, 28, 76, 239

Blooming brightly, 44

Books, reading, 132, 208

Brain, re-training, 112

Brain, tricking, 27, 236

Breathing deeply, 59, 160, 194

Calm, finding, 15, 201, 202, 250

Career, 50, 76, 124

Celebrations, 92, 102, 151, 186, 200, 216

Check, writing, 71

Children, time with, 91, 188, 190, 208

Chocolates, 10, 11, 135

Choices, making, 57, 109, 126

Community, helping, 64

Complaints, stopping, 62, 70

Contentment, 8, 79, 80, 85, 112, 183

Cookies, baking, 62

Couples retreat, 189

Courage, 60, 129, 145, 156

Creativity/crafts, 16, 19, 48, 50, 169, 188, 209

Dancing, 83, 87, 197, 241

Dawn, greeting, 75

Daydreams, 196

Destiny, controlling, 87

Differences, respecting, 170

Dinner party, 244

Drama, avoiding, 161

Dreams, fulfilling, 47

Emotions, feeling, 163, 210, 226

Exercise, 22, 177, 229, 232, 234

Family, time for, 91, 188, 189, 190

Fear, releasing, 60, 117

Feng shui, 248

Flirting, 119

Foods, savoring, 10, 11, 167, 233, 244

Forgiveness, 206, 222, 249

Friendships, celebrating, 92, 200

Friendships, cultivating, 99, 180, 181, 209

Fun activities, 83, 107, 132, 197, 204, 209, 241

Goals, attaining, 46, 116

Goodness, appreciating, 112, 113

Goodness, sharing, 93

Gratitude, 7, 34, 41, 79, 136, 176, 179

Gratitude jar, 136

Gratitude journal, 176, 217

Grounding tips, 23, 39, 88, 89

Group, organizing, 152

Haiku, writing, 43

Happiness, achieving, 106, 108, 140, 199

Happiness, as journey, 58

Happiness, from within, 85, 183, 184

Happiness hormones, 30, 97

Happiness, manifesting, 108, 140

Happiness, receiving, 178

Happiness, source of, 68, 137, 225

Happiness, spreading, 20

Happiness, state of, 36, 37, 45, 185

Happy face, 18

Happy soul, 40

Happy thoughts, 26, 27, 32

Help, accepting, 174

Helping others, 20, 61, 64, 91

Hope, finding, 221

Hydration, 144, 252

Inner child, 82, 83

Inner critic, 148, 245

Intentions, clarifying, 116, 173

Jobs/opportunities, 50, 76, 124

Jokes, sharing, 172

Journaling, 67, 176, 217

Joy, feeling, 36, 93

Laughter, 29, 30, 172

Life statement, 143

Life, value of, 104, 111, 155

Light, shining, 141, 164, 165

Living well, 84, 98, 125

Love, 63, 97, 157. See also Self-love

Loving-kindness, 205, 237

Meaningful moments, 120, 143, 244

Memories, happy, 66, 112, 120, 136, 159, 169

“Me time,” 186, 192, 224

Mindful breathing, 152, 160, 210

Mindfulness, 7, 11, 12, 23, 76

Mind, quieting, 15, 115, 240

Mission statement, 143

Mood, enhancing, 18, 32, 42, 50, 137–39, 159–60, 169, 196

Music, enjoying, 16, 28, 159, 250

Nature, enjoying, 23, 24, 28

Negative feelings, 163

Negativity, replacing, 54, 55, 95

Nutrition, 80, 96, 144, 233

Opportunities, 47, 50, 76, 124, 201

Optimism, 26, 54, 57, 217, 235. See also Positive thoughts

Pain, feeling, 163, 210, 226

Pain, moving past, 210, 220, 222, 242

Parenting journey, 190

Past, releasing, 210, 220, 222, 249

Peace, finding, 15, 201, 202, 250

Perfectionism, 147, 148

Pets, time with, 38, 228

Playing, 83, 107, 197, 204

Positive images, 5, 18

Positive thoughts, 14, 19, 26, 51–55, 67, 116, 121, 149, 237–38. See also Optimism

Present, being in, 7, 38, 85, 88–89, 133, 175, 191, 243, 251

Priorities, 16, 132

Projects, starting, 74

Purpose, sense of, 35, 155

Rainbow foods, relishing, 233

Reminiscing, 66, 112, 120, 136, 159, 169

Renewal, time for, 83, 209, 213, 224, 225

Requests, making, 156

Resistance, releasing, 198

Rest, savoring, 214

Saying no, 127

Scents, enjoying, 42, 169

Self-care, 16, 67, 132, 205, 225

Self-confidence, 48, 78, 100, 128, 129, 139

Self-doubt, 16, 56, 109, 128, 145

Self-esteem, 5, 35, 78, 177, 249

Self-image, 5, 83, 95, 100

Self-love, 56, 67, 78, 144, 145, 157. See also Love

Self-praise, 102, 103

Self-talk, 8, 55

Self-trust, 153

Self-worth, 47, 67, 104, 105, 116, 128

Shining brightly, 141, 164, 165

60 percent rule, 147

Skills, appreciating, 48

Sleep, improving, 212–14

Small pleasures, 3, 81, 135, 146, 158, 166, 185

Smiling, 32, 77, 78, 207

Snuggling, 82

Spa days, 180, 224

Stargazing, 115

Strengths, 48, 56, 72, 186, 230

Stress hormones, 30, 97

Stress, reducing, 97, 115, 172, 176, 196

Stress, releasing, 30, 39, 80, 160, 177, 194, 213, 214

Stretches, 22, 232

Success, achieving, 49, 150

Sunshine, enjoying, 137, 168

Support from others, 63, 92, 174

Talents, appreciating, 48

Thoughts, quieting, 115, 240

Traffic, calm in, 202, 250

Travel, 116, 123, 216, 228

Truth, speaking, 128

Uniqueness, cultivating, 100, 101

Vacations, 116, 123, 216, 228

Vision board, 19

Walks, taking, 38, 63, 132, 193

Water, drinking, 23, 96, 214, 252

Water, enjoying, 23, 204

Wealth, manifesting, 52

Wilderness, tonic of, 23

Worry, releasing, 131, 133