GROWING HAPPY

Nicole Maynard @punkynixter

Same is true for happiness.

You cannot fully love until you love yourself.

“she struggled to find happiness in her life”

Brains are more fertile for weeds

Positive

Edible Mate-able

Negative

Dangerous

POSITIVE NEGATIVE

Positive Negative

Negativity bias kept us alive

Negatives outweigh positives

Good News

“Neurons that fire together, wire together”

Experiences shape your brain

This moment

Do things that make you smile

Take a hike

Sitting 20 min walk

Feed your brain

Broccoli Spinach Avocados

Blueberries Walnuts Almonds

Grow your happiness.

You're able to love others and do for others by giving and doing for yourself first

Wayne W. Dyer

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