As you probably already know, exercise is a fantastic mood booster. As we exercise, even moderately, three times a week, our brain produces a variety of feel-good chemicals. One of them is Endorphins, the hormone that kickstarts that happy feeling.
This week I challenge you to some light exercise so that you can experience that rush of happiness and feel the joy. (Of course, this is all optional and based on your own physical capabilities.) And doing so in nature is even more beneficial.
Here is this week’s prompt and affirmation.
If you want to catch up with the previous weeks of happiness, find them all here
https://lifewithalegria.com/category/happiness-project/
The Happiness Project is
my way of sprinkling happiness like fairy dust so that we can shift our perspective towards a happier more joyful life. Each Tuesday I will give you a prompt and an affirmation for the week. Use these to guide you towards a joyful life filled with gratitude and happiness. Think of it as your own gratitude journal.
Once in a while we’ll do a check-in to see how your happiness is improving.
Happiness Community Shares:
Join the Happiness Community by writing a post, or sharing an image using the happiness prompt. You can also leave a comment and/or link your post in the comments so others can see it and I will know to share it in next week’s post.
Last week:
Wynne Leon the beautiful soul from Surprised by Joy, https://wynneleon.com said she was caught off guard (in a good way) by the affirmation.
Don’t forget about noticing the beauty on the inside of you too.
Janice Reid from https://accordingto.me says that she had the chance to walk among the cherry blossoms.
If you’ve done it then you know how magical it feels.
Cee Neuner from https://ceenphotography.com/ has a real eye for beauty. Cee posted an uplifting post about Dogwood Blooms. Find it here https://ceenphotography.com/2023/05/04/dogwood-blooms-happiness-project-challenge/
Margie from https://backroadsandotherstories.com noticed, as I have, how everyone up here in Canada seems a bit more cheerful.
We are finally starting to warm up and see some sunshine up here and that is bringing much joy.
I wish you a wonderful week full of endorphins and joy.
Do you exercise regularly? Will you do some walking in nature this week?
Life with Alegria 
Not sure why, but not been getting notifications of your posts, and they’re not appearing on the reader for me.
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Sorry to hear that Brenda. I see you’ve subscribed, so should all be good now. If not please let me know. Thank you for letting me know. Perhaps you have a tip on how to fix the issue. Thank you!
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No tips sorry. I was already subscribed but someone else had the same problem with my blog and he unfollowed and then refollowed. I know sometimes it can just happen- WP bugs
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Ah yes, there’s always that. Hopefully it doesn’t happen again. 🌸
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Yes to the endorphins and exercise! I’m going to have to expand “nature” to include the spring sunshine in order to say “yes” to this prompt. I love getting out to walk but mostly do it in the city these days. Fortunately the gardens, people, and animals I encounter along the way boost the experience to great happiness potential! Thanks for the inspiration, Alegria!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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A bit of exercise anywhere is always a good idea, however doing so in a natural and beautiful setting really enhances the experience and I think gives way to a lovely naturally produced chemical cocktail for our brains and minds. Lots of that happiness feeling in that. Thanks for being here my friend. Have a wonderful weekend. 💕🌸
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Hope you have a wonderful weekend as well! ❤
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What a wonderful way to spend a few hours–reflecting on present and past happiness! Here’s mine, Algeria: https://judydykstrabrown.com/2023/05/11/happiness-project-week-8-may-11-2023/
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Thanks so much for joining in the fun and sharing happiness Judy. Welcome to the Happiness Community. I just visited your blog. And I’m looking forward to reading more of your posts. 🌸
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What a great idea to get us all happy.
Here is my response for the week.
https://ceenphotography.com/2023/05/11/when-your-body-surrenders-happiness-project-challenge/
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I just read your post see and commented beneath it. Thank you so much for being such a beautiful part of this happiness community. 💕🌸
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We noticed a huge difference in our life and level of happiness when we started our daily walks in nature. Now that we moved to a new place, we walk on the beach almost every day. Walk+nature+beach=super happiness.
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That is absolutely true Margie. Isn’t it amazing how one tiny shift brings so much joy into our lives. I know you two enjoy activity based on all your wonderful wanderings. Here’s to super happiness! 🌸
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