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Showing posts with label self help. Show all posts
Showing posts with label self help. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Monday, January 4, 2016
Make it Happen!
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| Life itself is a process and you will hit some bumps along the road. But don't give up and don't forget to stop and enjoy the view along the way. Even storms possess some beauty. |
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Starting at Home
Just in case anyone has decided to ring in the new year with some organization goals (or The Happiness Project) I found this handy tool, a schedule to help you keep your home neat and tidy. There are many areas in life where you may need to organize, but the home should definitely be one of the them. (Read "A Clutter Cleanse" my post on Fung Shui in the home).
For me, being domestic does not come easily for me. I hate clutter and a messy house does bother me. But I am terrible about keeping up with things. So I think that I am going to give this chart a go and see what happens. I work best when I have a to-do list to guide me. I also like the idea of just focusing and tackling a little bit each day (although I seem to be good at letting it build up to the point where I have alot to do all at once).
Let me know if anyone uses this or if you have another list of chores that you life to follow!
For me, being domestic does not come easily for me. I hate clutter and a messy house does bother me. But I am terrible about keeping up with things. So I think that I am going to give this chart a go and see what happens. I work best when I have a to-do list to guide me. I also like the idea of just focusing and tackling a little bit each day (although I seem to be good at letting it build up to the point where I have alot to do all at once).
Let me know if anyone uses this or if you have another list of chores that you life to follow!
Happy People
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| Very true! |
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Organization = Happiness!?!
The following is actually a cut and paste from a post that I made this past May. My New Year's post from yesterday reminded me of it and it seemed to fit rather well, so I decided to share it once again.
In case you are not familiar with this book, it is broken up into 12 different tasks, one for each month. Each of these tasks are what the author, Gretchen Rubin, researched and practiced herself in her quest to live a happier life.
The first task is... organization! As I have stated previously, or in this case, below, I have attempted this project 3 times but never completed all 12 months. I did however always start with the first and completed it each time. It is amazing what a little decluttering and an little organization can do for the mind and the spirit. As I sit here looking at all of Christmas decorations and unpacking that I have not yet finished from holiday visits, I am inspired and determined to tackle organization, atleast for today, lol. And I know that it will make me feel happier.
Living a Happy Life... May 3, 2015
Has anyone heard of or read The Happiness Project? It came out about 6 years ago and it's a book/guide that focuses on a different topic each month for a whole year. These topics are meant to help you polish up your life and make you more appreciative for what you have and to improve upon the areas that are lacking or bothersome so that they no longer influence you in a way that takes away from what is important and what essentially makes you happy.
I have attempted The Happiness Project three times over the past few years. Shamefully, I have never finished. The closest I got was to get to month six. I am not sure why I was never able to finish. It's actually a really good book, with lots of great ideas. What I did accomplish, did make me feel... happy! I wasn't planning on it, but now that I have written what I have so far on this post, it is making me think that perhaps I should attempt this project one more time. Fourth time is a charm!?!?!?! ;)
The reason why I wanted to dedicate this post to The Happiness Project is because one of the things that the author, Gretchen Rubin, did in the beginning of her book was to create a list of 12 "commandments." I really liked the idea of creating a list of thoughts that I truly believe. I also like the idea of sharing those thoughts out loud, whether verbally or in written form. It is then that they become alive. Below is my list of 12. I made this list over three years ago and to this day, I have not changed one. I love my list. It's me. And when I am able to truly follow them, I am... happy!
So here it is, my list...
1. Trust your gut.
2. Surround yourself with good people.
3. Let go.
4. Smile.
5. Live in and enjoy the moment.
6. You are stronger than you think you are.
7. Find beauty in the small.
8. Hold your head high, with confidence and grace.
9. There are always two sides.
10. Share your thoughts with tact and dignity.
11. Just be.
12. If you always choose the rational, you may miss out on the extraordinary.
I challenge you to create your own list. I'd love for you to share at least one of your own personal words of how you live in a way that makes you feel happy.
In case you are not familiar with this book, it is broken up into 12 different tasks, one for each month. Each of these tasks are what the author, Gretchen Rubin, researched and practiced herself in her quest to live a happier life.
The first task is... organization! As I have stated previously, or in this case, below, I have attempted this project 3 times but never completed all 12 months. I did however always start with the first and completed it each time. It is amazing what a little decluttering and an little organization can do for the mind and the spirit. As I sit here looking at all of Christmas decorations and unpacking that I have not yet finished from holiday visits, I am inspired and determined to tackle organization, atleast for today, lol. And I know that it will make me feel happier.
Living a Happy Life... May 3, 2015
Has anyone heard of or read The Happiness Project? It came out about 6 years ago and it's a book/guide that focuses on a different topic each month for a whole year. These topics are meant to help you polish up your life and make you more appreciative for what you have and to improve upon the areas that are lacking or bothersome so that they no longer influence you in a way that takes away from what is important and what essentially makes you happy.I have attempted The Happiness Project three times over the past few years. Shamefully, I have never finished. The closest I got was to get to month six. I am not sure why I was never able to finish. It's actually a really good book, with lots of great ideas. What I did accomplish, did make me feel... happy! I wasn't planning on it, but now that I have written what I have so far on this post, it is making me think that perhaps I should attempt this project one more time. Fourth time is a charm!?!?!?! ;)
The reason why I wanted to dedicate this post to The Happiness Project is because one of the things that the author, Gretchen Rubin, did in the beginning of her book was to create a list of 12 "commandments." I really liked the idea of creating a list of thoughts that I truly believe. I also like the idea of sharing those thoughts out loud, whether verbally or in written form. It is then that they become alive. Below is my list of 12. I made this list over three years ago and to this day, I have not changed one. I love my list. It's me. And when I am able to truly follow them, I am... happy!
So here it is, my list...
1. Trust your gut.
2. Surround yourself with good people.
3. Let go.
4. Smile.
5. Live in and enjoy the moment.
6. You are stronger than you think you are.
7. Find beauty in the small.
8. Hold your head high, with confidence and grace.
9. There are always two sides.
10. Share your thoughts with tact and dignity.
11. Just be.
12. If you always choose the rational, you may miss out on the extraordinary.
I challenge you to create your own list. I'd love for you to share at least one of your own personal words of how you live in a way that makes you feel happy.
Friday, January 1, 2016
Happy 2016!
New Year's Day... a new year, a fresh page, and day one for those infamous resolutions. Whether you call them resolutions or goals, frankly I don't see the real difference, chances are you are not going to achieve them. Woah... how's that for positivity? I've stopped making resolutions some time ago because I too fell with the majority and didn't quite conquer what I had set myself up for in the early days of the new year.
Instead, let's make this a HAPPY new year by making a list of things that make you happy. Then each day you can work towards something that will enhance your happiness (with a potentially instant gratification). That sounds so much better than the drudgery of having to do something because you made an official resolution to do so. Another perk too is that if you are listing what makes you happy in life, you are reminded of it and hopefully of your blessings as well.
What you may also find, is that if you truly list what makes you happiest, you may be able to knock off some of those resolutions or goals that you would have otherwise made. So I have listed what makes me happy and beneath each one, I have listed what I can do to appreciate it more, or make myself or the happiness itself even better.
1. Ewan
-Take deep breaths when doing homework with him to enjoy that one and one time with him rather than becoming frustrated.
-Pay more attention when he talks (boy does he talk ALOT) because it may not always be this way.
-Laugh and be silly with him as much as possible!
2. John
-Continue to have fun and laugh
-Make sure he feels loved and appreciated every day
3. Family
-Talk to them more, like actual telephone conversations
-Take the opportunities that I have to spend with them and spend it with them
4. Friends
-Talk or text more
-Go out more often, even on double-dates
5. Looking Good and Feeling Good
-Trade out some old outfits for some new ones
-Keep wearing those heels
-Follow the P90X3 program January-March
-Floss daily
-Drink more water
-Choose healthier snacks
6. Being Me
-Plan a wedding that is organic and true to who John and I are
-Write
-Continue with Lemongrass Spa in whatever degree I care to
-Raise money for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
-Try something new
Although my bullets may sound like resolutions or goals, I am not binding myself to them. There is no failure to be had. However, I am all about self-improvement and continuous growth. So as I was typing them, I was already imagining myself doing them and the gratification that was had in doing so. They are all things that I am capable of, some I already do on a regular basis (woo hoo, already a victory there!) but all things that I know will help to create the relationships, health, and happiness in the life that I want. How are you going to make this a HAPPY New Year?
Instead, let's make this a HAPPY new year by making a list of things that make you happy. Then each day you can work towards something that will enhance your happiness (with a potentially instant gratification). That sounds so much better than the drudgery of having to do something because you made an official resolution to do so. Another perk too is that if you are listing what makes you happy in life, you are reminded of it and hopefully of your blessings as well.
What you may also find, is that if you truly list what makes you happiest, you may be able to knock off some of those resolutions or goals that you would have otherwise made. So I have listed what makes me happy and beneath each one, I have listed what I can do to appreciate it more, or make myself or the happiness itself even better.
1. Ewan
-Take deep breaths when doing homework with him to enjoy that one and one time with him rather than becoming frustrated.
-Pay more attention when he talks (boy does he talk ALOT) because it may not always be this way.
-Laugh and be silly with him as much as possible!
2. John
-Continue to have fun and laugh
-Make sure he feels loved and appreciated every day
3. Family
-Talk to them more, like actual telephone conversations
-Take the opportunities that I have to spend with them and spend it with them
4. Friends
-Talk or text more
-Go out more often, even on double-dates
5. Looking Good and Feeling Good
-Trade out some old outfits for some new ones
-Keep wearing those heels
-Follow the P90X3 program January-March
-Floss daily
-Drink more water
-Choose healthier snacks
6. Being Me
-Plan a wedding that is organic and true to who John and I are
-Write
-Continue with Lemongrass Spa in whatever degree I care to
-Raise money for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
-Try something new
Although my bullets may sound like resolutions or goals, I am not binding myself to them. There is no failure to be had. However, I am all about self-improvement and continuous growth. So as I was typing them, I was already imagining myself doing them and the gratification that was had in doing so. They are all things that I am capable of, some I already do on a regular basis (woo hoo, already a victory there!) but all things that I know will help to create the relationships, health, and happiness in the life that I want. How are you going to make this a HAPPY New Year?
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