Word to the Wise

I’ve loved today’s “Word to the Wise” word for a very long time.

cor•us•cate [kawr-uh-skeyt]
–verb (used without object), -cat•ed, -cat•ing.
to emit vivid flashes of light; sparkle; scintillate; gleam.


To me, this word is the epitome of a happy person; someone so radiantly cheerful that they emit light and “sparkle.”

Do you or someone in your life fit this description? You damn well should, because happiness is contagious. The attitude you exude rubs off on people whether you realize it or not.

It’s important to get in the habit of being happy, and as hard as that sounds, I’m here to offer you some easy to use tips that will lead you to your happiness peaks!

1. Smile Often
Nothing softens a bad mood like the turning up of your lips. Even if you feel silly doing it, it will at least get your mind off of whatever’s bugging you.

2. Project
Sometimes the things that make us angry are petty and inconsequential. Ask yourself, “Is this worth getting upset over? How will my life be affected by this tomorrow morning? How about in ten years? Chances are if it doesn’t have a lasting effect, there’s no point holding onto that anger in the first place.

3. Put things in Perspective
You may be mad, for example, that traffic is making you late, but I guarantee there’s someone in the traffic jam in a worst off position that you are. While you’re just stuck trying to get home to watch the news, there could be someone running late for a doctor’s appointment to check on his or her biopsy results. This is sad and depressing to think about, but often times being selfless helps us get in touch with ourselves.

4. Write down your thoughts
Someone at work getting on your nerves? Rather than reaming them out, write a little letter to them, and never send it. Or send it if you think it will help. Basically, writing down your emotions is a healthy exercise in getting to the source of your aggressions.

These tips are far from demanding. Instead, they are just a few little tweaks you can institute into your daily life to ensure a coruscating attitude.

Holley Simmons Reporting!