<p>GIVEAWAY ALERT - Screenshot this episode and tag me in it <a href="https://www.instagram.com/natashalynlehndorf/">@natashalynlehndorf </a>&amp; <a href="https://linktr.ee/livelifexdesign/">@LiveLifeXDesign</a> to enter. Also, subscribe and leave me review. I am holding a giveaway during the first 10 episodes of this podcast, LiveLiveXDesign. You will earn an entry into the giveaway when you screenshot and share this podcast (using the tags), when you subscribe, or leave a review.</p> <p><strong>Today's episode is The 1 Thing You Forget to Plan for Each Day.</strong></p> <p>With my healing journey, a life changing accident, and with having multiple autoimmune and neuromuscular diseases people often ask my how I could be so positive and happy? I prioritize my happiness as much as I do my health.</p> <p>**Bear with me as I struggle with my communication (TBI/SCI), but I know someone NEEDS TO HEAR THIS - so I thought it was worth sharing**</p> <p><strong>“Gold, natural gas, and your attention: They’re all scare resources. Allocate wisely so can max out time for pleasure.”</strong></p> <p>Many people think they can’t control happiness, that you have it or you don’t. Let’s nip that in the bud. It’s like controlling your health. First, you have to believe you can before you take steps to obtain it. It’s a habit we need to build up.</p> <p>Here are 16 methods to identify your happiness, to implement it, and to 1`embrace it.</p> <ul> <li>#1 Stop Comparing Yourself</li> <li>#2 Make happiness your goal!</li> <li>#3 Define what makes you happy</li> <li>#4 Prioritize it!</li> <li>#5 Savor the small things</li> <li>#6 Ration your time</li> <li>#7 Think happy thoughts - even a forced smile will spark a change in your brain and change your mood</li> <li>#8 Buy some happy - don’t underestimate life experiences</li> <li>#9 Play around in love (aka your relationships)</li> <li>#10 Prepare backup plans</li> <li>#11 Find purpose in pleasure - you need a mix of joy and sense of meaning</li> <li>#12 Think less “me” time and more “we” time - social relationships are linked to sunny people</li> <li>#13 Go off the grid - even just planning gives you a boost</li> <li>#14 BE NICER - commit to a few good gestures a day</li> <li>#15 Make Sunday Future-Funday - every weekend: make plans for the next one</li> <li>FINALLY</li> <li>#16 Dump any plans that were supposed to make you happy, but in reality doesn’t!</li> </ul> <p>Happiness doesn’t show up like a delivery - first you need to take action. As we age we realize how fleeting time is and we realize how ordinary treats bring us joy, including extraordinary one. Implementing these small steps each day are sure to help you relish in your happiness.</p> <p>♥ Leave a review with what your takeaways are, what steps you are going to take, and what your happiness is for today.</p> <p>Feel free to send me your questions or topics you would like to hear about at <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=LLXD Podcast">[email protected]</a> or message me on social.</p> <p>Download the <a href="https://to.livelifexdesign.com/Fire9-5FBG/">@ Free Fire Your 9-5 Blueprint</a> or <a href="https://linktr.ee/livelifexdesign/">Click Here</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/livelifexdesign/"><em>LiveLifeXDesign</em></a><em>, Natasha Lyn Lehndorf</em></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NatashaLynWier/">Natasha Lyn Lehndorf on Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/livelifexdesign/">LiveLifeXDesign on Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/natashalynlehndorf/">Natasha Lyn Lehndorf on Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ livelifexdesign/">LiveLiveXDesign on Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@natashalynlehndorf/">Natasha Lyn Lehndorf on TikTok</a></p> <p><a href="https://to.livelifexdesign.com/youtube/">LiveLiveXDesign on YouTube</a></p>