{"id":7252,"date":"2016-05-29T15:48:30","date_gmt":"2016-05-29T15:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/?p=7252"},"modified":"2016-05-29T15:48:30","modified_gmt":"2016-05-29T15:48:30","slug":"5-ways-yay-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/2016\/05\/5-ways-yay-day\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to make a YAY day."},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">It&#8217;s true what they say, there isn&#8217;t enough hours in the day. We all know what it&#8217;s like to be chasing our tail, managing busy schedules and to-do lists, so much so that our general happiness can be an afterthought. Maybe it&#8217;s lack of \u00a0sleep, not getting as much work done or even suffering through a bad hair day. Whatever the case may be, it\u2019s important to know that making time for your own happiness will probably be the best decision you will make.\u00a0 With this in mind, I&#8217;ve been looking on the brightside this month with Emmi Caffe\u00a0Latte, learning how I can make my days more YAY. Here are my life lessons&#8230;<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7289\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7289\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7289\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/image-138.jpeg?resize=480%2C594\" alt=\"image via Pinterest\" width=\"480\" height=\"594\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">image via <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.pinterest.com\/source\/swiss-miss.com\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Go outside<br \/>\nEnjoying time al fresco is a great way to put some pep back in your step. Although we don&#8217;t all have the luxury of our own outdoor space, being one with nature can not only help us with that delicious Vitamin D, but can also lift our spirits by lifting the heart rate. I have yet to find a way of exercise that I enjoy more than walking, so with all this glorious weather we&#8217;ve been having of late I&#8217;ve been making a point of getting out there and soaking up some great outdoors. Even if it is just for 15-30 mins, you will feel the difference after, trust me.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7290\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7290\" style=\"width: 598px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7290\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/image-139.jpeg?resize=598%2C598\" alt=\"A mid afternoon walk along the Clyde with my iced coffee #MakeItAYayDay\" width=\"598\" height=\"598\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A mid afternoon walk along the Clyde with my iced coffee and fab nails \u00a0#MakeItAYayDay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Treat yo Self<br \/>\nThere really isn&#8217;t a better feeling than treating yourself. Whether it be a trip to the salon, the shops or a mani pedi,\u00a0or even a mid-afternoon pick me up Caffe Latte-style,\u00a0investing time for you is so important for your own self worth and well being. Who says there needs to be an occasion? Whether it&#8217;s grabbing a girlfriend or flying solo, treating yourself will fill you with happiness in ways no present ever could. It&#8217;s you telling you, you did good. You go girl!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7291\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7291\" style=\"width: 598px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7291\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/image-140.jpeg?resize=598%2C598\" alt=\"Feeling amazing with my new hair, nails and lipstick! #MakeItAYayDay\" width=\"598\" height=\"598\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Feeling amazing with my new hair, nails and lipstick! #MakeItAYayDay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wear yourself happy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Life is all about choices, and something that really helps pick me up is flinging on a favourite piece of my wardrobe. Usually bright in colour, it makes me feel more confident and generally happy! Forgetting whatever brought me down, its me who is picking myself up. Well, with the help of my closet of course!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7287\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7287\" style=\"width: 598px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7287\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/image-136.jpeg?resize=598%2C598\" alt=\"Wearing my new favourite Monki dress on an afternoon stroll with my fella #MakeItAYayDay\" width=\"598\" height=\"598\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wearing my new favourite <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monki.com\/gb\/\" target=\"_blank\">Monki<\/a> dress on an afternoon stroll with my fella #MakeItAYayDay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Happy Tunes<br \/>\nJust try to keep that frown upside down while listening an upbeat song! Emmi have even made it easier by creating a new customisable Spotify playlist system where you can <a href=\"http:\/\/yayday-spotify.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">automatically YAY your playlists<\/a>! Cool right? \u00a0Jamming out can help reduce stress and since you are choosing your feels, this leads to greater happiness than simply listening for the sake of listening. So, the next time you pump up the volume, keep that positive intention in mind \u2014 you may just find yourself with a cheeser, and an air guitar!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7288\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7288\" style=\"width: 598px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7288\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/image-137.jpeg?resize=598%2C598\" alt=\"Dancing like nobody's watching on a Sunday afternoon at Glasgow's Botanic's #MakeItAYayDay\" width=\"598\" height=\"598\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7288\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dancing like nobody&#8217;s watching on a Sunday afternoon at Glasgow&#8217;s Botanic&#8217;s #MakeItAYayDay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let it go<br \/>\nOK, I know it&#8217;s easier said than done, and is still a work in progress for me but letting go of the stuff that doesn&#8217;t matter can and will boost overall happiness. Even just making a point to detach yourself from mistakes, worries, and regrets may lead to lighter times on your shoulders. We all know that it isn&#8217;t healthy to hang onto hurt and resentment but it can be the toughest to let go, but not doing so marks you deciding to continue the suffering. Make the choice to be happy by forgiving people who hurt you and moving away from situations from your past that brought you down. Concentrate on the things and people you love and love you, your next holiday, your next night out. Smile, it&#8217;s over now and a happier you is on the way. YAY!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7286\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7286\" style=\"width: 598px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7286\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/image-135.jpeg?resize=598%2C598\" alt=\"Who cares that I need to work 6 days this week? My new holiday Pom Pom sandals arrived #MakeItAYayDay\" width=\"598\" height=\"598\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7286\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Burning out? It&#8217;s ok, pom pom sandals are saying holidays are coming! \u00a0#MakeItAYayDay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When we&#8217;re little, we\u2019re taught to recognise and celebrate all the happy feels \u2014 and it\u2019s no wonder. Not only is happiness one of the most positive emotions we can experience, but being happy is also the key to a fulfilled, healthy life. (We&#8217;ve all seen <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2096673\/\" target=\"_blank\">&#8216;Inside Out<\/a>&#8216;, right?) While sometimes of course, sadness is outside our control, and that&#8217;s ok too! Just make sure you make tiny life choices that will perk up your day, whether it be a doughnut for breakfast, a trip to the beach or even just people watching with an iced cold Caffe Latte. Do it for you, make today a YAY day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Find some more spontaneous and fun ideas to fill your day over at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmi-caffelatte.com\/uk\/makeitayayday\" target=\"_blank\">Emmi CAFF\u00c8 LATTE <\/a>. You can also share your YAY moments with #MakeItAYayDay on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/emmicaffelatteuk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UKcaffelatte\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BE5kvhxPaq1\/?taken-by=ukcaffelatte\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> to join in the fun!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3216 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/forever-yours-betty.jpg?resize=140%2C88\" alt=\"forever yours betty\" width=\"140\" height=\"88\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Disclaimer: this post was sponsored by Emmi CAFF\u00c8 LATTES.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s true what they say, there isn&#8217;t enough hours in the day. 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