{"id":2412,"date":"2014-07-22T11:24:55","date_gmt":"2014-07-22T15:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/?p=2412"},"modified":"2022-10-13T07:39:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T11:39:11","slug":"where-is-your-happy-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/where-is-your-happy-place\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is your happy place?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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by Becky Boyd,\u00a0The Pajama Company Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cHappiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.\u201d<\/p>\n

– Dalai Lama XIV<\/p>\n

Where is your happy place? \u00a0For some people it’s a relaxing and peaceful place. For others it may be when they’re feeling creative or connected to other people. And yet, doing something exhilarating and thrilling brings on the happy for someone else. \u00a0The possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n

Maybe it’s…<\/p>\n

Petting your dog<\/p>\n

On a roller coaster<\/p>\n

Hiking a mountain<\/p>\n

Lounging in your PJs<\/a><\/p>\n

Playing with your kids<\/p>\n

On top of the Eiffel Tower<\/p>\n

Lying on a beach<\/a><\/p>\n

Hanging out in your garden<\/p>\n

Taking a nap<\/a><\/p>\n

On a sailboat<\/p>\n

Up in a tree house<\/p>\n

Soaking in a hot lavender filled bath<\/p>\n

Everyday stuff can get to us, stress us out, and make us wish we were “anywhere but here”. Know the feeling?! \u00a0The cool thing is that you can connect with your happy place anytime you want to.<\/p>\n

Connecting with your happy place<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you’re in a less than happy frame of mind, channeling that joyful time can be just the medicine you need. \u00a0You probably have several happy places, I know I do. \u00a0The key is to focus in on one, close your eyes and think about it. \u00a0Conjure the feelings and senses of being there: the beach breeze blowing your hair, the softness of your pajamas, or the smell of lavender. \u00a0Hold the thought for several minutes, exploring your happy place in your mind.<\/p>\n

I’m willing to bet you’ll return to “real life” feeling refreshed.<\/p>\n

Be in your happy place regularly<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the Dalai Lama says, you have to create your happiness. So while its awesome to channel your happy place when you need to, you also have to actually go there in real life too!<\/p>\n

Whatever it is that brings you joy – make the time and go do it! \u00a0Go bungee jumping. \u00a0Stop and pet the cat. Plan a sailing vacation or a Paris trip. Call in a Pajama Day<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: \u00c4ngsbacka Kursg\u00e5rd<\/a> via Compfight<\/a> cc<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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