Change is a difficult thing for many-the "What if" scenarios fill our mind, fear takes over and we become paralyzed, unable to take any next steps. You can however make small changes that result in long term benefits. A positive mindset is achieved by having more happy thoughts. There is plenty in the world around us that can make you happy and the more happy you are and feel, the more your overall mindset will refocus on the positive.  

HAPPY MOMENTS YOU CAN CREATE TODAY

• Give a nice tip to someone serving you
• Smile at a coworker you don't know well
• Eat something with sprinkles on it
• Draw a caricature of yourself or a friend
• Watch a funny video on YouTube (like this)
• Do an unexpected favor for a friend
• Make a list of things you're grateful for
• Strike up a conversation with a stranger
• Call up a friend for a quick chat
• Pay for someone behind you in line
• Explore archives on a favorite site
• Give someone an unexpected hug or kiss
• List what you've accomplished today
• Make shadow puppets in the dark
• Send a handwritten letter to a friend
• Research places you'd like to visit
• Sign up for an online learning experience
• Go for a short walk around the block
• Offer to pick up the lunch/dinner tab
• Compliment a complete stranger
• Bake something delicious just for you
• Lend someone your favorite book
• Send a surprise pizza to a friend
• Let someone in your lane while driving
• Tell a friend why you love him/her
• Order flowers for someone (or yourself!)
• Donate used clothing to charity
• Write a check to your favorite charity
• Send a just-because thank you note
• Tell a silly joke to a friend
• Take a colleague out to lunch
• Bring your boss/coworker/friend coffee
• Post something uplifting on Facebook *

* Credit to Positively Present, a wonderful blog I follow.  Follow the link to learn more http://www.positivelypresent.com/

I am offering this FREE DESKTOP WALLPAPER and hope the message will offer some encouragement.  Rather than have several sized wallpapers, this series is available in the four most common aspect ratios for computers.

If you are not sure of the correct aspect ratio for your computer simply find out your screen resolution.  For Windows this can be found on the Control Panel under Display.  For Mac click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen. 

To download, click on the appropriate image below and right click then set as desktop wallpaper.  If you have selected the correct aspect ratio your image should load without needing to be stretched and should not be blurry.  Enjoy!