Where’s Your Happy Place?

24/12/2010 by Marketing Team.

She spent 13 months being held hostage by Somali pirates, but Rachel Chander has said that she used comforting events in her past and thinking about them in minute detail to get her through the 95 days that she was kept apart from her husband.

And no matter where you are, some powerful happy memories can help you change your whole outlook on the situation you find yourself in.A friend mentioned recently that every time she thinks back to her wedding day, and the excitement and happiness she felt, as well as the overwhelming happiness, never fails to put a smile on her face when she’s having a difficult day.
She also said that when she’s stressed out, she takes a couple of deep breaths and think about watching elephants at a watering hole in Kenya. It always makes her feel relaxed and peaceful, despite how hectic things are around her.

So, where’s your happy place? It may be the birth of your child, or your wedding day, or on a sun lounger next to the pool at your favourite holiday destination. Wherever it is, close your eyes and think about it for a minute. Imagine the colours are extra bright, the noises are that bit louder and the smellls so strong they’re almost overwhelming. Remember how you felt at that moment - elated, beautiful or thoroughly relaxed? Enjoy that for a couple of moments, take a deep breath, and then open your eyes.

It all feels a bit better now, doesn’t it?

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