5 Exotic Habits That Will Make You Happier

Life is basically made up of customs. Very few people can afford to invent a different routine each day. However, even in the midst of those limits that each day imposes on us, we can introduce exotic habits that have the potential to significantly enrich our lives.

When we talk about exotic habits we are not referring to strange or unusual behavior. These are simply customs that are rare, but not difficult to adopt, or to internalize.

Many of the things we do as a routine we have learned without realizing it. Nor does it occur to us to make an objective review and see if these customs really help us to live better or are simply maintained by the inertia generated by the repetition itself. This is, then, an invitation to review them and also, perhaps, to adopt exotic habits that can be very useful.

1. Sleep in a position of empowerment

It may seem strange , but the body postures we adopt promote certain attitudes in us. Sometimes, for example, we walk with our heads down. This is because we feel heartbroken and fragile. Yet at the same time, walking like this reinforces those attitudes.

The surprising thing is that this also applies to when we go to bed to sleep. If we curl up in a fetal position, for example, we will tend to wake up without much encouragement and feeling that the day is overtaking us. On the other hand , if we fully stretch, expanding, our attitude will probably be more positive when we wake up.

2. Have 3 positive experiences for every negative experience

It is one of the exotic habits that we should adopt and practice without fail. As the subtitle says, it is simply that for each negative experience , yes or yes, there are three positive ones. As simple as that.

The purpose of this is to cleanse the mind and soul of the remains that remain after experiencing something bad. A negative experience creates an echo and it can ruin our mood for a whole day, or even longer. By compensating for this with three positive experiences, the redoubts of evil are dispersed and balance is more easily regained.

3. Pretending to be happy, one of the exotic habits that works

The brain is a wonderful and mysterious organ. It is mainly creative. Under certain circumstances, he fails to distinguish the line between reality and fantasy. For example, when watching a very sad movie, and although we know that it is an illusion, the brain experiences it as if it happened in its own flesh (mirror neurons).

We can use this extraordinary mechanism  to our advantage. For example, pretending to be happy even though we don’t feel well. Behaving like an actor or actress who must play the role of someone happy. You may be surprised to see what happens after a couple of days “acting” in this way.

4. Send kind emails for no reason

This is one of those exotic habits that can cheer you up the most. It is similar to the previous one in the sense that you do not need to feel good to adopt a positive attitude. If your spirits are down, there is nothing better than doing something to make others feel good. Helping others is proven to be the best way to help yourself.

Giving these gifts from the heart enhances the life of those who do so. In this case, it is simply a matter of getting into the habit of sending warm and positive messages to the people we appreciate or love. Not something predesigned, but a message created by you. This works especially on difficult days. It is because it immediately changes the emotional register in which we find ourselves.

5. Find outdoor spaces

Nature has a strong influence on our emotions. The effect is almost immediate. It is enough to approach a green space and instantly you will experience its healing power, in the mind and in the body. It is one of the healthiest exotic habits that we can adopt.

Better if we take advantage of this approach to walk barefoot on the grass or stretch out for a while to receive the sun. If this is not possible, at least a daily walk in the fresh air is worth it. Helps organize ideas, relax the mind and regain internal balance.

All these customs are exotic habits because in reality there are not many people who adopt them. However, they are worth a try. They are a way to increase the meaning of your day to day.