It’s a tough time for libraries, and people in customer service. And while we don’t want to veer into any toxic positivity, it is good to spend a little time focused on building your happiness level. We are not going to solve people’s serious mental issues here. But bringing some happiness skills to your week can be helpful to everyone!

Mondays can be a little hard, even when things are going fine. Use this small injection of a happiness skill to your week. We are here to support you, and to help you to be a little happier in the library.

I like having to-do lists; it makes me feel better to have things written down and definite things to do. So, I enjoy the lists of happiness strategies, so I can keep up with my own strategies for happy living.

Check out the excerpt from the article 24 easy habits that psychologists have linked with health and happiness:

“We all strive to be happy and healthy. There are a number of small things you can do that will make a big impact on your overall well-being, according to psychologists. Here are some of the things that psychologists and social science researchers have found that have the power to lift your spirits and keep them high. 

• Write down 3 things you’re grateful for.
• Go on a hike or gaze up at the stars on a clear night.
• Meditate
• Read an adventure story.
• Do things you do when you’re happy — even if you’re not.
• Participate in cultural activities.
• Set specific goals you know you can achieve.
• Spend money on others, not yourself.
• Don’t hold a grudge.
• Be both an optimist and a realist.
• Get your hands dirty.
• Work out.
• Master a skill.
• Be patient. Happiness tends to grow with age.

You can read the whole article here, and get all the suggestions.

CMLE can be part of your support network; we are here for you, and support you in your library work. Take a nice deep breath in, and whoosh it out; it’s going to be okay today.