😊 Be in a Good Mood (For No Reason)

Kate Galli

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Do you ever catch yourself waiting for life to get better before you let yourself feel happy?

I know I do.

So this month I'm running a little experiment...

Can I get better at being in a good mood—for no reason?

Not because life is perfect.

Not because everything goes my way.

Simply because I think it's a skill worth practising.

I made this short two-minute video to explain the approach I've been testing, and so far it's making a bigger difference than I expected.

Here's my C.H.O.O.S.E. framework:

✅ C — Create reliable joy sparks. Small, free moments of joy: your first sip of coffee, cat (or dog, or human!) cuddles, a few quiet pages before bed.

✅ H — Happy place. Mine's the river near home—it's calm, grounding and ever-changing. This is actually #1 in my strategy, so I recommend you find your happy place too, and visit it often.

✅ O — Ongoing amping up the good. Train your mind to notice what is working. It's not ignorance—it's intentional optimism.

✅ O — Ongoing amping down the bad. Acknowledge the negative, learn, then move on.

✅ S — Smile reframe. When frustration hits (often with things beyond my control—like other people's words and actions), I've started smiling instead. It softens everything and helps me let go. It may sound silly, however it's been super effective so far and is #2 in my C.H.O.O.S.E. strategy.

✅ E — Expect the positive. My dear mum's cat, Sir Thomas, always did—and people met him with love. Expect the best, and you'll often get it.

💚 I'd love to hear from you...

Which of these six strategies resonates most right now?

And which one are you going to practise this week?

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