Happy Hour: All Day, Every Day!

Happy Hour: All Day, Every Day!

By Allen Merritt ©2018

Is there anyone who doesn’t love the idea of having a “Happy Hour?”

I see Happy Hour signs posted all over the place in bars, restaurants, coffee shops and more.

Happy Hour is a celebration.

Generally, it takes place between specified times in the mid to late afternoon and prior to dinner time. It is also a marketing strategy to attract business by offering cheaper drinks. For many, I would dare say, Happy Hour is all about the opportunity for alcohol and escaping the day’s labor issues. Businesses look to ply customers with liquor to make money while individuals look to it as a reason to escape and party. No day or week is complete without a good old post work Happy Hour. But do we always need to correlate Happy Hour with needing a drink?

Personally, I like the idea of having Happy Hour as it pertains to our ability to enjoy our lives in an uplifting and positive way. In this way, Happy Hour is every part of every day. That is, if we let it. Pursuing “happy” helps our spirits soar. If life is short and Happy Hour is a celebration, then shouldn’t it be happening all the time?

Doesn’t it make sense to say the Happy Hour embodies time spent in pursuing our joys? If so, why limit it to a specific means, time frame or place?

In terms of positivity, we can allow every moment to be a happy one. What are some other ways to celebrate our lives as one big Happy hour? Of course, this depends on individual differences, but here are some great reminders.

• Taking a walk and exploring new places
• Hiking
• Beachcombing
• Boating at the lake
• Camping
• Yoga
• Comedy Clubs
• Biking
• Calling a friend
• Lounging at a park
• Sitting on the front porch
• Curling up with a book

Plenty of options are available to recognize and find your happy place. Not all of them cost money either. Visit it often! Your attitude will change and become brighter, because the Happy Hour truly is a pathway to a more peaceful state of mind. 

If you have to designate a special time for your Happy Hour, go ahead and do it. Think of it as your special “Me” time. I mean, we all have to work and get things done in the real world. All I am suggesting is to make a lighter time of it and think of each second as a chance to celebrate your happy.

Diving into our happy space simply means being present and embracing the experience as it happens.

Long idea short, Happy Hour isn’t restricted to anything in particular, so take each moment and turn it into a chance to feel good about yourself, others and the world you live in. Happy Hour should be celebrated all day, every day!

I propose not limiting Happy Hour to after work, bars or alcohol. Redefine your party and discover a whole new meaning to what Happy Hour is.

With this in mind, here’s to you and every Happy Hour you can discover. May it lead to a healthier positive mindset and a more enjoyable day!

Cheers!