Martha Beck
The Joy Diet:10 Daily Practices for a Happier Life

1. Nothing: Meditate to find the joyful stillness of grace
2. Truth: Answer "What am I feeling? What hurts? Is it true? Is there a better story?"
3. Desire: Answer "What do I want?" Find your intention.
4. Creativity: Create a new way each day to attain your desires.
5. Risk: Each day do something scary that contributes to the fulfillment of your desires.
6. Treats: Give yourself treats.
7. Play: "Your real career consists of the changes you wish to make in the world . . ."
8. Laugh: "Laughter is a kind of psychological Drano designed to . . . [help you] achieve a mental breakthrough."
9. Connection: Each day, interact with someone who is important to you. Learn to reach a place of peace with another person.
10. Feasting: Celebrate! Be nourished in body mind and spirit. Give Thanks. Repeat.