20 Ways to Improve Your Life | Things I Do to be HAPPY 

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I make sure that I pray everyday and thank God for all my blessings.

I acknowledge my God and savior and thank him for His love. Listen to music such as Terry Mcalmon (beautiful) and read the Bible

I Read the Word of God, or listen to a Morning Devotional. This gives my spirit a lift and reminds me of God promises.

Hi Renee, I really enjoyed your video. It was so positive. I'm 65 and a retired nurse. Every morning when I get out of bed I put my feet on the ground and thank God for my breath, 2 legs, 2 arms, 2 ears, 2 eyes, and I ask him to guide me in everything I do for the day. I get distracted sometimes and need to come back and pray to do God's will throughout the day. Then I drink my coffee.I go outside in my backyard and sit quietly with my eyes closed, I listen and count how many noises I can hear. Usually it's about five things (birds singing, my wind chimes, the sound of a car, a lawnmower, a dog barking, the leaves rustling in the wind). My life changing tip since retiring, is to eat the frog first thing in the morning. The idea is that you identify one challenging task (the frog) and complete the task first thing in the morning (eating it). There's a book about it!

I spend 1 hr with God first thing every morning. If I miss it my day does not go well.

I pray every day! I thank God for His many, many blessings! The sunshine, the trees, flowers and for my family and friends!❤

The one thing I do every single day as I'm kissing my husband goodbye before he leaves for work is tell him how nice he looks, how good he smells and how handsome he is. I change it up some days asking him if he has a hot date waiting for him because he looks so good. I just like sending him off for the day feeling good about himself. It must be working because we've been together 29 years now. 😍

Everyday I thinking about God and his care about me...😚

I talk to Jesus every day! It’s made the biggest impact on my life! And I do a lot of the things you do too! Thanks for sharing!

Bible study for sure! Thank Jesus for all my many blessings and try and serve someone!

Pray and talk to my Heavenly Father.

I love this! I grew up with diabetic parents so we always ate dinner at five. As a teen I wanted to break from that but my dad sat me down and explained how important it is to have stability (something to rely on) every day in your life. So when you're having that bad day you know dinner is at five and you can sort of rest in that fact. I too enjoy my quiet mornings and the eye focus thing...that's actually an exercise for your eyes! I had an issue with one of my eyes as a child and had to do a a series of exercises to build up the muscles in the one eye. Focusing near and far is that exercise! I still do that to this day...focusing near and really far all throughout the day. I also love a to-do list and I try to pray several times a day for myself, my loved ones, and just about anything that comes to mind. Knowing I am partaking in something that is far bigger than myself is very gratifying and makes me feel I am of worth...that my life has purpose. I love nature and it's funny...my husband and I have lunch out together every day and while he watches all the man-made things (cars, trucks traffic, etc...) that fall under his eye, I watch nature...birds, flowers, trees, the changing leaves. I love it all and yes...gotta breath that fresh air and feel that sun on your skin. Most mornings I sit out back while my dog Uno does his thing...Lol! I enjoy watching the bird feeders and the squirrels and chipmunks. Lately I've revisited an old habit of mine...no TV (news etc...) in the morning. I am more at peace without the TV. There's just garbage on anymore and I'm just better without it. I also love to have classical music playing softly in the background throughout the day. Oh there are so many other things I try to do daily and I think it's a great habit to start. God bless!

I lost my youngest son to suicide two years ago . He was my pooh-bear; 39 years old, with a big 'ol belly and the best sense of humor , always making me laugh . Now those days are gone . But I ALWAYS talk to him . If not in the car going on a shopping trip ( which he loved joining me to do, just to do something embarrassing at MY expense ! Lol !)..... or helping me prepare a holiday buffet , or sit in the dark watching scary movies , we ALWAYS enjoyed eachothers company. So, I talk to him and I'll turn on the radio in my car so he can sing with me .... he couldn't carry a freaking tune ! Lol ! , but how I MISS his voice ! Another thing I TRY to do is CREATE. Whether it's something to sew , or embroider or learn new knitting patterns , or learning a new recipe ; some, from watching you since starting my own journey with intermittent fasting ! 😊

I’m up at 5 am and headed to work before 6 am. But I love doing my skincare in the mornings and evenings. Just one little thing for me since I’m a single Mom and watching over elderly parents and I sometimes get lost in the shuffle. I call my parents multiple times a day to ask if they need anything. Family makes me happy. A full pantry makes me happy. Thrift store shopping too. My job makes me happy most days. My 30 minute drive to work in the mornings is my quiet alone time and I enjoy it. Declaring an off day where I lay on the couch and watch a movie and intentionally do nothing makes me happy. Seeing a rainbow. Rainy days. My backyard birds and animals at the feeders is one of my favorite things. Being spontaneous. So much! 😊

I start my day by reading The Bible for at least 30 minutes every day. Since I'm retired, I also try to listen/watch a Christian broadcast at some point usually while I'm fixing dinner. Those times really center me and remind me of all I have to be grateful for in life. I'm also an early riser and while my husband sleeps and after I've done my reading, I do my stretching and some balance exercises. As we age, balance is a very important component to good health and not falling.

We are both retired so we have the luxury of more time. I remember all too well our very hectic lives when we both worked and the stress. Now, as much as possible, I take Sundays off from work- my day of rest. We go to church, I'll send birthday or anniversary cards etc cards, facetime with family or friends, catch up with a neighbor who's husband has cancer, spend some time reading, visit with friends in the hospital or AL. It really makes me thankful for my relatively good health and all the blessings God has given me.

I call my dad twice a day everyday. To make sure he got up OK, feels OK, got breakfast in and what his plans are. Then I call him in the evening to see how it all went, make sure he feels OK, that he ate and to tell him good night. Bith my mom and sister have left this world. Its just my dad and my brother so I always keep tabs on them. ❤

Please please bring back more Max and Pollux videos! Pollux was the whole reason I came and subscribed to your channel 🧡 I love you and your content but I really really miss the pups - they are truly the best part of your channel for me 💜

Good morning Renee, what a lovely vlog. As someone who works in a hospital with all it's stresses, heartbreak and small miracles along the way, I simply have gratitude the moment I wake up, I give thanks for just being able to do the basics, go to the bathroom normally, live with little to no pain, I have another chance to laugh, to feed my fur babies and give them comfort, care and all my love, to have another chance to talk to my elderly parents who live 3000 miles away, just to have another chance to see my beautiful sunrise from my 14th floor view on my off days and like you with a cup a coffee with one fur love on each side, I just stare out and marvel at the beauty and miracle of life. What a blessing❤ 😻

Do you ever read your Bible or pray and thank God for a wonderful, peaceful night and for waking you up in the morning??!

This is one of my favorite videos, Renee! Thank you so much! All good things to do and simple, and relevant. I thought of at least 4 people to send this to. I really needed to hear this and I am making my own list.

That sweetest thing ever… you hold your husband hand, that is so endearing, we have had a really challenging year and my husband has been very sick,nearly died twice and currently still very ill and needs surgery this week it makes me think ,and hold on too him a little more thank you for sharing this, I love all your 20 things you do. But that on 19# stood out to me. Thank you

Hi Renee, I love all of your videos. The most important daily thing I do, is give thanks to God for my life and my family praying is very powerful. God bless you and your family!❤

I get up early and pray and thank God for his blessings ! I am a empty nester ! Love your RU-vid!❤

❤I always make my bed too, It gets me started for the Day And I always pray and thank God for the day and keeping us through the night

This is great advice and I plan to add some to my day. I do a couple of things every day that make me just feel better. I'm a music lover, so I don't think I'd be happy if a skipped a day without listening to music at some point. I love discovering new music and new artists that I enjoy and I listen to a number of different genres of music. I also try to get some reading in every day and I'm usually reading two books at once. I read a novel of some sort (again, I try to find new genres to read and new authors to read) and I also try to read some kind of non-fiction factual book (a biography, a book on dog behavior, a book on anything that interests me). And an absolute must every day is cuddling with the animals (3 dogs and 2 cats). One thing my husband and I do every day is him helping me walk. II fell down our stairs a few years ago and suffered a number of injuries, including a traumatic brain injury (tbi). I was very lucky--my speech isn't impaired, my memory isn't impaired, I didn't "forget" anything. But I don't walk well (I would flunk a field sobriety test when I'm stone cold sober). When I go somewhere, I need a cane (on a good day), a walker or support. My husband takes my arm and he's my support and that means we touch and are close and it's just one of the way he shows me how much he loves me and takes me "as I am"--warts and all. And there is one thing I try NOT to do every day--watch politics. What's happening in our politics just simply depresses me terribly. I vote and if I have very strong feelings about something, I'll send an e-mail or call my Senators and Representative, but I stay away from all the clownish things our elected officials seem to be doing in this day and age.

Hi Renee, I loved your video this morning !! I was sitting on my sofa drinking my coffee and playing with my two dogs. I could sit there forever. While watching your video, the guilt started building. I have errands to do today, yet I was so comfortable and didn't feel like moving. I got up, off my big, fat ass. Thinking you would be done with these errands and be back at your home already. Nothing like a little guilt to get me going. Thank you for getting me moving, or I would still be there. Ellen

Hey Renee😊 thanks for your video today, your daily routine and what you try to achieve sounds something very much like myself. I'm happy when all the jobs are done and I can have 30 mins for myself with a good coffee outside. I agree with you totally about family, it's very important to me too, look after yourselves and have a nice weekend together with Randy and the boys.🇬🇧🐾🌞🍄🎃🌻💛

Like you, I love my morning coffee time with my two cats. It's a calming, love-filled way to start each day. Leigh

Awesome list! I always start my day journaling. It really sets my day and my attitude so that I try and not let anything get in the way of my intentions for the day! My other day must is hugs and kisses from my puppy! I lost my love of my life dog a year ago. It’s been difficult but with my journaling and learning to love a new puppy it’s getting better! Hope you have a wonderful weekend💜💜

I sit on my porch swing, listen to the birds and my fountain.! It’s so relaxing! Sometimes I read, or watch RU-vid videos or take a little nap! I’ve even been out there in the winter if it’s an especially warm day. I live in the Midwest so a 40 degree day in January or February is a heat wave! 🙂

Hi Renee. After my coffee. I put on my workout clothes & do a 20 to 30 minute exercise workout off you-tube to start my day. Btw I am retired & enjoy much of the same things as you. Lot's of love & walks with my rescue dog 😊.

Before I get out of bed, I start BIG - begin in gratitude. Makes me feel grounded and ready to start my day. I also take Vit D daily. Wish I had known this one sooner. I feel like I don't get as tired when the seasons are changing.

I’m a new follower on your RU-vid channel. I love doing a morning devotional & a walk outside. I love how you share what’s working for you to feel alive, happy & healthy. I enjoy your clothing shares & all your inspiration for ideas! Blessing’s from Bethlehem, New Hampshire!❤

I will be getting your cook books.. Thanks for sharing, your cook book, so..tired of my stuff!! You rock..thanks for having your act together and sharing your processes. You make me smile. I have some good healthy ideas for you.. I have been doing research for years and have important info, I am 76yrs... I am a rescuer of many pups and kitties. I love your sweet fur grandies!! Thanks Renee!! Pam James, San Antonio

.... love that coloured rug in your office😊 is there a particular story behind it!?

I just loved this video! I do some of these things as well, but I am going to try to add a few more thanks to you. After a particularly sad time in my life, I found a tiny dish on Amazon that says “Laugh Every Day”. I keep it on my bathroom vanity, and have made it a daily goal ever since. Thanks for these great tips, & for your wonderful videos.

Thanks for sharing! Congrats on your book!! - can't wait!! Every day, instead of looking toward happiness, I look toward gratitude.

My life-changing tip? When Covid hit (and certainly not forgetting the terrible things many went through), for me personally, there were some positive changes in my life. I went from my 1-hour, daily commute to the city for the past 15 years (ugh!), to working from home (yay!!); I am able to attend TLM mass during the week, if I so choose where I could not before. And since there are only a few people attending during the week, it is so peaceful, calm and quiet; I love it, it's a great way to start the day, imho. When I get home, I walk my dog for a few minutes before I start work and at lunch hour, I take him out again to a nearby park where we play ball. He's a super energetic dog, so it's hilarious to watch him run so fast with his short little legs! 😂

Love love this video Renee! I’ll be retiring the beginning of the year and this video comes at the right time for me, lots of cool ideas, thanks for what you do😊

Hi Renee, After watching you a long time, I finally recently subscribed! I enjoy “visiting” with you. I sing EVERY day. It makes me incredibly happy! I sing while making my bed or doing mundane chores in our kitchen sometimes with accompaniment, sometimes not. I sing while exercising on our NuStep. I’m convinced singing keeps my lungs healthy. 🎼🎶

Not to compare you and Randy to otters but fun fact that sea otters hold hands when they are eating and sleeping and in groups so they don’t drift away from each other . I’m sure you feel the comfort safety and protection from each other ❤️. I live in Los Angeles close to the city so lots of buildings in my vicinity but I do go up to the rooftop patio with my coffee and look out in the distance. I love early mornings but in the evening I light votive candles that just brings a peace into my apartment before sleep. I enjoy playing music while I am cooking . Always grateful for blessings throughout the day.

You ended by saying you might like some good things for your podcast..I would really love to share some of my knowledge. Pam James

I just heard your sweetest details about your and your Randy, I am happy crying!!

Hello, thank you. You are such an inspiration.

The 8/16 hour fasting has worked so well for me also. I tried a 6 and even 4 hour eating time and it just didn't work for me. I take every other day off and since I am retired I can plan my days. I will do housework or errands every other day on my rest day I do whatever I want. We worked hard for this house and it's nice to be able to enjoy it.

Great video Renee! Besides some of the things you mentioned I try to be creative every day, and craft. I make cards and share them with friends and family. I also play word puzzles every day to keep my mind thinking and challenging myself.

I love the colorful rug that Pollux was on! Where did you get it? I’ve been looking for a new rug for the longest time.

Very similar to yours Renee! I need sunlight! I need to be outdoors go for a walk Drink my coffee in the AM with my dogs! Tell my kids I love them! I also need to hear that I’m loved, and need to be embraced

You're so wise Renee! I do many of the same things you do. I also sing (along with music when I'm in the car) or just hum to myself as I go about my day. I think it lifts my mood as much as sunshine, laughter or giving/getting a hug! I love your positivity!

Congratulations Renee, you have found the secret to your success. Those are great tips to make your life better & successful ... there have been self-help books that have written about this but have it💖👏💖👏💖

My Mom is a recent widow and I call her and try to see her every day. There are some days she doesn't talk to anyone except me. I also try to make a to do list. I get more accomplished when I check off my list.

I had to refocus my eyes to the backyard as soon as you said that and I thought it was really good to do Thank you.

I do most of these things too, but also have to add to your list. Some of the extra things I do daily, are pray, complement someone, and call or text a friend I have not spoken to in a while.

I stumbled across your channel and after watching two videos, quickly subscribed. I like that your content varies and isn’t all about the same thing (e.g. decor). This was a great video. I do many of the same things that you do daily. I am a major list-keeper! Can’t function without them. 😄. I agree that it’s so important to let people know how much you care about them. Like others have mentioned in the comments, when I wake up, I thank God for another day and for my health. Looking forward to more videos.

This was a great video idea Renee! What I do every morning is slowly wake up by petting my dogs and waking them up gently. This gives me serotonin. The other habitual thing I do is have coffee time twice a day with my boyfriend whether he's here or away and we have it together at the same time. Those are two of my most special things.

THANK YOU!! Great list - some I already do and some I will try!! ❤

Before I go to bed, I get my clothes out for the next day. It relieves so much stress and helps me get my day started when I have my clothes picked out and ready to go.

This was thought provoking. I have a coffee mug that says "ask me after I've made my checklist"...😂

I might be behind in your videos…..I was wondering, do you still have the ice cream store?

I read and meditate on a Psalm and read from my prayer book every morning.

Looking as far as possible is good for our eyes!!

Renee, you are amazing. You need to write an inspirational book...20 important things to do you make you HAPPY!!! Thank you so much for the simple things we all can do.

Making my bed is the first thing I do after feeding my cat.

The #1 thing I do is on your list as well. My husband and I could only have our one miracle child -- our son. He is 22, and I tell him at least 5 times a day that I love him, I am proud of him, and I am so thankful I am his mama. I never want him to feel unloved by me as I felt about my mother. I, too, am thankful for my husband and tell him every day that I am and that I love him. I also talk to my sister every day. Funny how much we have in common. Michelle from Mississippi

I love this sharing video! I have stopped working 4 most ago due to ms causing me to walk with a cane so I am semi retiring. I have only recently started meditating. Even if I only meditate for 3 or 10, or 15 minutes I believe it is good for healing and good for peace of mind. I agree with you whole heartedly about getting out of the house and enjoying the sun. Keep smiling.❤

Your morning arrangement with your parents is similar to what I have with my 91 year old mom. She texts me between 7:30 and 10:00 every day so I know she woke up.

You truly are a happy and encouraging lady! In our early seventies and married 33 years, we still hold hands when we go anywhere. My husband also opens the car door for me. Like you, there are hugs and kisses throughout the day. I do wake up early like you and enjoy my quiet time. I keep on top of laundry and vacuuming. My husband likes to cook and I clean the kitchen. I like to straighten up the house before I go to bed so I will wake up to a clean house. Retirement is fun, but an adjustment. You have to find your purpose in life and keep active. The aging process speeds up and friends and family members pass away. Your suggestions on how to be happy and laugh are very helpful! Many thanks Renee!

I pray everyday, skin care especially to my face and neck, spend time loving on my kittens.I should spend more time on my man just loving on him.He is bipolar and its my most difficult area.Will be working on it .loved your video❤😊

Renee I to make a to do list it helps a lot.

One tip that is very helpful is before you get out of bed, drink a glass of water first as you go without water for the time you are asleep so even a small glass of water say 8 to 12 oz is usually good and it actually wakes up the brain because your brain needs water too, if you're properly hydrated you'll be more alert. My other tip is whether you write it down or just say it is to say thank you for another day and to be grateful you can move, breathe, think etc... be grateful for your body and mind and such.

I love your new office furniture especially the rug. Is it from Amazon? You have great taste 👍🏻

Great video ❤ each morning I take a nice long bath while having my coffee, skincare and eye makeup and lipstick 💄 self care is important 🥰 have a great day 👩🏻‍🦳🌸

You truly radiate happiness with your positive attitude and your spunky personality! One thing I try to do to make me happy - is watch your you tube videos! They always inspire me and put me in a good mood to start my day! I also try to listen to music - especially when I'm doing chores. PS Love your new couch in your office!

I really love some of these ideas!

I pray the rosary everyday.

I love this video! I like to start my day with a cup of tea while I watch happy RU-vid videos. It's a peaceful way to start my morning. 🐦 ☀️

Renee, I like the black tank that you have on. I’m looking for one that is loose around my belly. Thank you for the simple tips and pleasures of life, and something as simple as looking into the distance. What a great idea💕

Hi Renee Great video as always. I have started to try and make my bed more often since your previous video regarding that. I start my day by drinking coffee and watching your videos and a couple others to ease into my day. I am not a morning person so I make my to do list the night before and get the coffee ready so all I have to do is hit the ON button. I agree with one of your other followers- I want more Maxxie and Pollux! I too started watching when you adopted Pollux. It is so cute when we get a glimpse of one of them sneaking around especially when you do the fashion shoots in the foyer.

Read my bible and pray.

I read the Bible every day.

You are amazing!

Renee you are a positive ray of sunshine. I like that you don’t listen to the news. I have found it brings me down and I tried just not listening to it and it has lightened my mood. Every morning I get everyone out the door and then I go for a long walk with my dog. I feel like it makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something good.I’m a list maker too - helps keep me on track. I love your kind spirit, you are very inspirational. I try to tell my love ones that I love them every day too. Thanks for all your videos

This video hit the spot!

Great video Renee!! Thank you so much for all your tips💜💜

Skin care!

Did I miss your new office reveal?

I just read your newsletter Renee. I am so, so sorry to hear that your darling Mum has passed away. It is a pain like no other. I truly hope that in time, your memories of her will bring you comfort. Please look after yourself and give yourself time and space to grieve. Sending you so much love from the UK x

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Every day I hug my son ( he's 15) in the morning before he goes off to school or in the mornings on the weekends before we all get busy. I believe it's a great way to show him he is loved and valued. He even hugs me back and we just hug for at least 10 seconds. I started this a couple years ago. Now he even comes to me for hugs in the evenings before he goes off to bed. 🥰 I even get random hugs from at any given time a day. I am so blessed. P.S. I just found you recently due to my Hysterectomy I had. You came up as I was looking for videos. Thanks for sharing your experience. It really helped me. I am 3 weeks today post-op. 😊

Wow. I need to make a list. I don’t even do one thing daily or weekly. You are so inspiring and I thank you for sharing.

Love all of the tips!!! Send even more in the future!

Great video Renee!

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What are those sheer blinds called?

Excellent advice ❤

Love all of these!!

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