- Smile and Laugh More: Science has found that smiling can change our mood, the mood of others, and even relieve stress. Sometimes Christians look like some of the most unhappy people around, but remember God has filled our hearts with food and gladness (Acts 14:17). He has given us a reason to rejoice because our reward in Heaven is great (Mat. 5:12). “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones” (Prov. 17:22).
- Get up earlier: Waking up earlier and refreshed can help us get a jump start on the day, instead of laying around sluggishly in the bed all morning. This was the practice of many biblical peoples including: Abraham (Gen. 19:27; 21:14; 22:3), Jacob (Gen. 28:18), Moses (Exod. 24:4; 34:4), and even Jesus and the disciples taught early in the morning (John 8:2; Acts 5:21). This is all a part of redeeming the time we have and making the most of our lives on the earth (Eph. 5:16).
- Try something new: We only get to live on earth once. Why not take advantage of the blessings of God’s creation and regularly try something new. God’s mercies are new every morning (Lam. 3:22,23). He has given us all things to enjoy (1 Tim. 6:17). If you are not a Christian, you could try a new life (Eph. 4:24).
- Take time for yourself: Amidst all the stressful situations we find ourselves throughout the week, sometimes we just need a moment for us. Jesus and the disciples felt the same way after helping so many people without rest or food. That is why they departed to a desert place (Mark 6:31). Spending time in prayer and meditating on God’s Word is the most valuable time we have (Luke 6:12; Psa. 119:15).
- Exercise Daily: The benefits of daily bodily exercise are numerous for good health. Yet, even more important is exercising godly behavior in our lives from day to day. “But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come” (1 Tim. 4:7,8).