Welcome back you cute little kangaroo!
(Thought maybe you could use some bounce in your step!)
Today, I’m talking Pinterest!
Yep, that’s right, one of my favorite online obsessions. Unfortunately, there is no Pinterest Anonymous, at least that I’m aware. So, I have decided to put the obsession to good use…
Using Pinterest to Get Happy
There has actually been the rise of a phenomenon called “Pinterest Stress.” Ok, maybe the documentation is not officially scientific, but there have been surveys people, surveys! (The rise of ‘Pinterest stress’)
Pinterest, so “they” say, can make people feel inadequate, and while I agree that this can be a big problem across all social platforms, but… [bctt tweet=”Pinterest makes me #gethappy! “]
I’m on a mission to redeem the reputation of the online pin board, or at least get you to add in some inspiration.
Here are my must have boards that make me the most joyful…
“Laughter is the Best Medicine” Board
This is a somewhat obvious one, but a great way to get happy is to live vicariously. Here, I pin photographs of people who are happy/moved/in the moment and yes, laughing. I love to see emotion expressed beautifully, frozen in time through a photograph. (*Tip:You can click each picture to visit the boards, but don’t forget to come back 😉 )
Studies have shown “that smiling can be as stimulating as receiving up to 16,000 Pounds Sterling in cash.” (The Science of Smiling) Just looking at a smile on someone else’s face can lift your own spirits! Baby Animals I mean really, are there any words necessary to explain this one! Fun Completed! Pinterest is a great place for bucket lists, but I started a list of “fun” that I have already experienced in my life. If I am feeling behind or less than accomplished, I can head over to this board and be thankful. There are bigger things included, like visiting the Serengeti, but smaller things too, like roasting marshmallows. Sometimes it is the small moments with family and friends that bring great joy! You have likely experienced and accomplished far more than you think! Mood Boost
And then there is the board specifically for an emergency mood boost…
I have a secret Vision Board for my eyes only too, shhh!!!
I hope this gives you some ideas for Pinterest Boards you can create to up that happiness meter. Let me know in the comments below.
I also have boards for creativity, design, and other fun stuff, so be sure to check those out too!
May your week be filled with Mindfulness, Motivation, and Joy!
XOXO Hil <3
http://www.pinterest.com/lorihil/
P.S.
If you’re still not happy, Walk on Sunshine!
Or, listen to this laughing baby! Gets me every time…
If that doesn’t work, you are a hard case and I don’t know what to tell you. See a professional perhaps… Believe me, I have those days too!
Lots of Love!
And if you want to PIN this for later, here’s an extra graphic:
How do you get your “HAPPY” on…
Medina says
I love pinterest! It makes me soooooooooo happy on a daily basis
lorihil says
Me too Medina! And, FYI, the Grillo Designs site is awesomesauce!
CaraMia says
This post makes me happy! I am a Pinterest addict, and I made a funny board with quotes just to make me and others laugh.
lorihil says
That’s great CaraMia! Pinterest can be a major mood booster!
april says
love it
lorihil says
Happy you enjoyed it April!
Kusum says
Anything I want, Pinterest is my new google (well not entirely, but fairly largely ;)). It makes me soooo happy, just like your post!
xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com
lorihil says
Thanks Kusum, so happy you enjoy it as much as I do!