OK you're in the dumps...you're back to the same old, same old. You're trying to figure out, what can you do to lift your spirits? Reverse direction and lift somebody else's spirits!
It's amazing how reciprocal that becomes. It's a little effort with well meaning intentions that captures the attention of breaking the doldrums!
A small highlighted directive extension with your time, helping or assisting another, goes a long way towards brownie points for your psyche. Plus, as an added incentive, you get to move up a few notches on Santa Claus's good list. That temporary little halo you just earned, is a reward for not seeking the spotlight. When you deflect from directly seeking a pat on the back and honestly give of yourself, your receipt is plentiful. Universally everyone is aware of such but we have a tendency to let it escape us.
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Works every-time. Could be a simple gesture, a full blown good samaritan plan or anything in between. It's kind of like winning the lottery. Maybe you win a couple of bucks, maybe you win the jackpot. You can't win if you don't play.
So maybe today starts off normally and finishes spectacularly. Now that's a beautiful day ...
