How to make this day a unique one

If nothing special happens and we don't see or hear anything unusual, we don't notice anything. One day is like the next. However, this is often due to the fact that we simply overlook the small and large peculiarities and don't expect anything good from the outset, says our happiness expert Dr. Sandra Boltz.

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via Sabrina
02/07/2017, 15:31
Ob ein Tag ein guter oder ein schlechter wird, liegt ganz daran, was man selbst von ihm erwartet, findet unsere Glücksexpertin Dr. Sandra Boltz.© iStock
Whether a day is a good or a bad one depends entirely on what you expect from it, says our happiness expert Dr. Sandra Boltz.
Dr. Sandra Boltz ist Lehrerin und als Dozentin in der universitären Lehrerausbildung und Weiterbildung tätig. Die Autorin und psychologische Beraterin hat das Programm ICare entwickelt und damit bereits dem Glück von vielen Lesern auf die Sprünge geholfen.© privat
Dr. Sandra Boltz is a teacher and works as a lecturer in university teacher training and further education. The author and psychological consultant developed the ICare program and has already helped many readers to boost their happiness.

So make this day a unique one: Open your eyes to the beauty of the little things, be grateful, laugh and feel, smell the wind and look into the eyes of those around you.

The good thing is thatthe positive energy you radiate through this mindfulness will also attract you.

How our expectations influence our behavior

Our expectations influence our behavior, even if we may not be aware of it. You've probably already said: "I saw that coming". In other words, you were sure of the outcome of something in advance. And that's exactly how it turned out.

Pure coincidence? Psychology refers to this as the principle of self-fulfilling prophecies. According to this principle, our expectations about ourselves, others or a certain situation are confirmed. And that is down to us. We ourselves align our behavior with our expectations, both consciously and unconsciously.

So let's only expect the best!

Wherever we direct our attention and how we interpret what we perceive is ultimately reflected in our lives.

This creates a domino effect. Take courage: tip the first stone! Fill today's unique day with pleasant and positive thoughts and feelings.

Make this day a wonderful reflection of your thoughts and perceptions. Set the domino effect in motion right now! One small thing is enough to set off the chain reaction. And remember: good things rarely happen when we expect bad things to happen.

You can find more tips from our happiness expert Dr. Sandra Boltz in her book "ICare. 30 days. Mindfulness. Happiness", J. Kamphausen Media Group, via Amazon, 14.95 euros