On Being Happy: 12 Lessons from a Labrador

1. Go to be when you're tired. Few things are worth staying up. Good friends make the cut sometimes, facebook, TV, Movies or even a good book do not. 
2. Nap whenever possible, or reasonable. Few problems can't be fixed when you're feeling rested. Or at least your attitude will have improved. 
3. Take every opportunity to go outside. Even if you don't NEED to go...
4. Be observant. You never know what joy and beauty you can find if you look for it. 
5. Be quick to respond to criticism and encouragement. Even if they are awkwardly delivered, and especially if given by a loved one. 
6. Make friends easily. If you looks for friends or enemies, you will surely find them. Look for a friend in everyone. 
7. Be excited to see old friends. What's better than an old friend to play with?
8. Play. Its good exercise, and it relieves stress. 
9. Defend those you love. There are all kinds of meanies out there. Don't let people boss you around. 
10. Let people know how you feel. Sometimes people just don't know!
11. Find joy in simple things. Bugs, sticks, birds, wind... The list goes on. 
12. Run for the sheer joy of it. Its good to know you're alive. 

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