I'm writing this blog to day for those of you who have a hard time with Mondays...or any who has, in general, a difficult time remembering that life is pretty darn good! I recently read an article, by Lisa Currie, author of The Positivity Kit, Instant Happiness on Every Page, and she explained a few simple things that we can each do on those days when we feel less than thrilled with our lives.
1. Take a good long whiff of a smell that reminds you of someone you love very much; mom's apple pie, your sweethearts perfume or aftershave, the smell of your kids after a bath... If these things aren't readily available for you to inhale, find a scented candle or room freshener spray that's in that same scent.
2. Feeling thankful. make a short list:
I've got someone in my life who knows how to -----
I've got someone in my life who i can talk to about -------
I've got someone in my life who makes the best ever --------
I've got someone in my life who I can can call when ---------
I've got someone in my life who ---------
3. The most beautiful thing I've ever scene in real life is -----------
4. Important sounds in my life:
The sound I love to fall asleep to ----------
My favorite sound to wake up to ----------
The sound I miss from my childhood -----------
The sound that always makes me laugh ----------
5. It's a good day when: (please list at least 4 or 5 things here)
6. Nice moments spent inside my comfrt zone: Write about several good, cosy feelings you get when you live in your "comfortable place."
7. Fun times that occurred outside your comfort zone. You may have to dig a little for these, I did, but we've all had some unexpected fun and happy times when we tried something we didn't think we'd like.
8. Welcome Home:
Home is wherever I'm with ----------
Home is where there's --------- on the kitchen bench and ---------- in the fridge.
Home is the smell of ---------- and ----------
Any place can feel like home if I have ----------- and ----------- and, of course, ------
Home is knowing that ----------
I know that making these few simple lists has given me a new outlook about my life. Hoe about you?
I feel more thankful for the many small, yet awesome, gifts that make everyday special. If we really think about it, would you trade any of the things on your list for even the best holiday present ever; a new car, great clothes, more money...
I wouldn't. When you come right down to it, these small gifts that we so often take for granted, are really the only things that truly make life worth living.
Happy Monday! Happy Life!
1. Take a good long whiff of a smell that reminds you of someone you love very much; mom's apple pie, your sweethearts perfume or aftershave, the smell of your kids after a bath... If these things aren't readily available for you to inhale, find a scented candle or room freshener spray that's in that same scent.
2. Feeling thankful. make a short list:
I've got someone in my life who knows how to -----
I've got someone in my life who i can talk to about -------
I've got someone in my life who makes the best ever --------
I've got someone in my life who I can can call when ---------
I've got someone in my life who ---------
3. The most beautiful thing I've ever scene in real life is -----------
4. Important sounds in my life:
The sound I love to fall asleep to ----------
My favorite sound to wake up to ----------
The sound I miss from my childhood -----------
The sound that always makes me laugh ----------
5. It's a good day when: (please list at least 4 or 5 things here)
6. Nice moments spent inside my comfrt zone: Write about several good, cosy feelings you get when you live in your "comfortable place."
7. Fun times that occurred outside your comfort zone. You may have to dig a little for these, I did, but we've all had some unexpected fun and happy times when we tried something we didn't think we'd like.
8. Welcome Home:
Home is wherever I'm with ----------
Home is where there's --------- on the kitchen bench and ---------- in the fridge.
Home is the smell of ---------- and ----------
Any place can feel like home if I have ----------- and ----------- and, of course, ------
Home is knowing that ----------
I know that making these few simple lists has given me a new outlook about my life. Hoe about you?
I feel more thankful for the many small, yet awesome, gifts that make everyday special. If we really think about it, would you trade any of the things on your list for even the best holiday present ever; a new car, great clothes, more money...
I wouldn't. When you come right down to it, these small gifts that we so often take for granted, are really the only things that truly make life worth living.
Happy Monday! Happy Life!
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