In 2018 Dave and I started using the free Insight Meditation app to support our meditation practice. We selected one each day, depending on our mood. One that we liked, and did from time to time is the Morning Meditation with Music by Johnathan Lehmann* particularly since this meditation is designed to “help you switch on the happiness button in your brain and have a magical day”.

In December when I started reading Happy This Year, I decided to take up Johnathan’s challenge to do what I call the “Happiness Button Meditation” every day for 10 days – he “guaranteed” I would see significant changes in my life.
 
I’d say he’s right!
 
The Happiness Button includes seven affirmations that I can now repeat almost verbatim without thinking. I have noticed how situations show up throughout the day with opportunities to apply these affirmations.

2. I make plans but I remain flexible to what the universe has in store for me. I try to say yes as often as possible.
3. I cultivate patience and by doing so I also cultivate confidence.
4. I welcome the opportunity to step outside of my comfort zone and I do not let myself be guided by fear.
5. I love myself unconditionally because it’s essential to my happiness. I love myself the way I am, and I do not need others approval to love myself fully.
6. I’m going to drink water, eat f & v, walk, talk the stairs, exercise. Today I’m giving love to my body.
7. I give everywhere I go, even if only a smile or compliment. Listening as I go. Listening is the best gift I can give to those around me.
8. I try to be impeccable with my word and to speak only to spread positivity. It’s counterproductive to speak against myself or against others.