Good morning, Tribe! It’s Friday!

I got called grouchy at work this week. That’s not what I was going for. I try to be pleasant, talkative, humorous (in a sarcastic kind of way) … and genuinely helpful. I am definitely pragmatic but that’s not often interpreted as grouchy.

Mayo Clinic has provided me some very good medical advice over the past decade. Recently, I learned of their formula for happiness and thought you might like to learn more about it.

Mayo’s latest suggestions include the 5-3-2 happiness plan.

FIVE-Start each day with gratitude

•The moment you wake up, think of 5 people for whom you’re grateful.
•“See” them in your mind and thank them.

THREE-Find novelty where love is

•At the end of the day, spend three minutes meeting your loved ones as if you haven’t seen them in months.
•Be genuinely interested.
•Creatively praise.
•Do not judge or try to improve them.

TWO-See others differently

•Mentally say “I wish you well,” within the first two seconds of encountering someone.
•Choose a positive frame before your mind judges negatively.

Should we focus on being happy?
Why not?
According to http://www.healthline.com, happiness:

•Promotes a healthy lifestyle
•Appears to boost the immune system
•Helps combat stress
•May protect your heart
•May lengthen your life expectancy
•May help reduce pain

Have a blessed and happy weekend!