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Tips From a 2-Year Old, 10 Ways To Live a Carefree and Happy Life

March 23, 2014 By Jessica 18 Comments

1. Eat Good Food: Don’t eat food you don’t like.  Seriously, spit it out.  Gross. Push it on the floor. Demand it get taken off your plate. Don’t even look at it. Give it to the dog, she’ll love you and you’ll never eat alone. Be in the moment. Eat slowly; put your fork down, look around, chat with whoever chooses to sit near you… dog, cat, friend…  Company is company. Eat until your satisfied, or until something flashy and exciting goes by and you just have to be a part of it. Mealtime is not a race it’s an event. Diets are non-existent. Just listen to your body.

 
2.  Exercise Daily: Run without structure. Just don’t run into traffic. Be carefree, explore, run fast, run slow, walk, take a breath, run through the puddles, pick up dirt where necessary and take the time to shimmy across the iced over puddles. Enjoy the excitement of the outdoors and explore the beauty that surrounds you.  If you do this right, you will do everything in your power to never go indoors again.

3. Dress to impress… Yourself: Wear what you absolutely love. Don’t put on uncomfortable clothes that you hate. Ew, take it off immediately. If you want to wear a daily tutu or fedora wear it.  Feel confident and love your choices with no hesitation. Matching optional. Own it. Also, don’t skimp on your shoe choice because, you know, they are beautiful. Switch em’ up daily, go with the moment.  Just try your best to refrain to a single pair at a time. Do not fear multiple costume changes.  Who said you had to wear the same thing all day.

4. Take Initiative: “No” and “stop” are just a suggestion really.  Unless you are putting yourself in danger of course.  Know what you want and make it happen.  Strategize 5,678 ways to accomplish what you want and never give up. Ignore those fools around you that say you can’t do something or think differently than you. Demolish obstacles. Literally.  Bring down the house.


 

 5. Sleep: Being the powerhouse that you are you are going to need your rest. Shut your eyes when you need to. Recharge. You’ll think more clearly and rationally, reduce stress and feel less emotional.  Get to bed at a reasonable hour, curl up in your blankets and energize for the next day.  You have another big adventure coming your way and you need all the energy you can get!


6. Find Joy In Everything: Whether you are running your 20th errand of the day or spending the day at the parks in Disney World, be sure to enjoy every moment!  These moments, no matter what you are doing, make up your life. Make every one memorable. You can find joy in everything your doing, just slow down so you can notice it. 

 

7. Cry If You Have To:  When life just gets to be too much, if things just keep going wrong, if those fools just really start to get to you, take a moment to yourself and let loose.  Whimper, cry, breathe, or simply take a moment alone. You will be surprised at how quickly a little emotional release will put you back on track. Before you know it you’ll be mentally regenerated and ready to get back in the game!


 

8. Stand Your Ground: Stand by your beliefs and values.  Not everyone will agree with you.  Who cares. Don’t get angry, keep your hands to yourself and avoid pushing or hitting in order to express yourself.  Not everyone needs to understand. Just you. That’s what matters.

 

9. Laugh Uncontrollably: This is an easy one.  Its just hands down fun.  And it comes with a bonus, laughing is totally contagious! Spread the joy and really brighten up a room.  Nothing is better than laughing uncontrollably.

 

10. Love Unconditionally:  Hug someone when you feel it, tell them you love them out of the blue, hold hands when you need the support, call out for those that you care about, make special moments when necessary, carry no judgments or resentment, just love. Unconditionally.

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Filed Under: Parenting, Toddler Tagged With: Be Happy, Enjoy Life, Laugh, Love, Toddlers

break the mold everyday, Jessica xo

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Comments

  1. Just A Touch Of Crazy says

    April 24, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    This is so cute!

    Reply
  2. Danielle says

    June 14, 2014 at 11:29 am

    What we can learn from our kids, right?!?! Love the perspective!!

    And the little one is adorable!
    -Danielle

    Reply
    • Jessica Martineau says

      June 15, 2014 at 2:14 pm

      It’s so true Danielle! I try to remember these guidelines when I start taking things a little too seriously. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rachel (Wit and Wanderings) says

    June 14, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    Cute pictures! I especially love #6.

    Reply
    • Jessica Martineau says

      June 15, 2014 at 2:15 pm

      Thanks Rachel. I know, it’s so easy to wrapped up in the daily to-do’s. Time just flies by way too fast not to enjoy.

      Reply
  4. MumsMusingMind says

    June 14, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    This is a great list from the eyes of a child. I really like #3. No one likes to be uncomfortable. (Stopping by from SITS Girls Sharefest)

    Reply
  5. AiringMyDirtyLaundry says

    June 14, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    Aw, very cute!

    Reply
    • Jessica Martineau says

      June 15, 2014 at 2:15 pm

      Thanks. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Susan F. says

    June 15, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    This is such good advice, delivered in a fun way! I’m glad I found it on SITS Saturday Sharefest and I just shared it on google +.
    Happy Father’s Day!

    Reply
    • Jessica Martineau says

      June 15, 2014 at 2:16 pm

      Hey Susan, thanks for the share. 🙂 I’m so glad you came to visit.

      Reply
  7. Becka M says

    June 16, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    I LOVE THIS! You are so right! We could learn so much from our kids!

    Reply
    • Jessica Martineau says

      December 7, 2014 at 8:46 pm

      Thank you Becka. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Michelle Furlong says

    September 15, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    Why can’t we all live like this!! Love it Jessica. I’m new to your blog and am working my through your posts. Can’t wait to see whats coming 🙂

    Reply
    • Jessica Martineau says

      December 7, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      Thanks for visiting Michelle! I so hope you enjoy our little (chaotic) adventures.

      Reply
  9. Blooming In Bedlam says

    December 2, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    What an adorable post! And great advice to boot. Happy SITS Day!

    Reply
    • Jessica Martineau says

      December 7, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      Thank you Blooming In Bedlam!

      Reply
  10. Keisha | The Girl Next Door is Black says

    December 3, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    This is a great idea. I remember watching my BFF’s 3-year old play and interact with strangers and admiring her delight in everything. The crying thing is important too. It’s so easy to learn unhealthy ways to deal with our emotions as adults – like supressing them. Kids don’t do that.

    Happy SITS day!

    Reply
    • Jessica Martineau says

      December 7, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      Thanks Keisha! It’s so true, they are very true to their emotion. No cover up!

      Reply

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