Dancing to the beat of happiness!!!

Hi! Today, our happy advice comes from my sister, Ciara. Ciara is a ballet dancer, which means a ton of hard work, and that means you need to have a lot of positive energy to keep yourself going. This post is an interview with her about how she stays happy! :)

Me - What do you think people should do to cheer themselves up when they are down?

Ciara -

• Go for a run or walk outside. While you’re running or walking, take special note of the flowers, trees, and sights around you. I’m going to do this later! 😊

• Listen to (or play!) a lively or relaxing piece of music that you like. Hearing music you like can give you an extra pep of energy when you need it.

• Surprise a friend or family member with a text or phone call. Your message doesn’t need to be fancy. Just “Hi, (friend’s name)! I hope you have a happy day.” can make somebody smile, and their happiness will make you happy, too!

• Thank God for 5 people, experiences, or things in your life. This is a good start to your day.

Me - Do you have any specific thoughts or quotes you think about to help yourself be happier?

Ciara - “You can never go up if you’ve never been down, down, down.” – Thomas Rhett – I like this quote because it reminds me that when I’m down, there will be an opposite side: up!

“A dream is a wish your heart makes.” – Cinderella – I like this quote because it comes from a pretty song, and it reminds me of the importance of dreams. Even though Cinderella sings about dreams you have when you’re sleeping, dreams you have when you’re awake are wishes, too.

“The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's your mind you have to convince.” – Vince Lombardi – Sometimes dancing requires you to do some crazy things with your body, but, there, Mr. Lombardi said it. Your body can do almost anything! This quote helps me if a new dance step scares me.

I also like to think about stingrays and whales.

Me - Is there anything else you think people should know when it comes to being happy?

Ciara -

• Don’t feel bad if you don’t feel happy all the time. If you feel down, an up might be just around the corner.

• Happiness starts with God.

• Being a guest on Happy Day is fun!

Thanks, Ciara!!! I am glad you had a fun time with this interview, and I hope everyone has a fun time reading this!!!!!

Hugs! and Smiles!!

Luci and Beamy