Okay, here's the Happiness Project book update, since that was quite a bit of the inspiration for this blog. And this blog, in turn, making me accountable for following through on certain things. I have made it through half her year, so I'm just about to start on July's focus. I have so many ideas for posts as I continue reading, so there will be reflections for many months I'm sure.
In the book, she has commandments that she should always refer to. She has 12, I have no idea what I will end up with. So far, I have the following:
1. No Calculation This is one of Gretchen's. It means basically no tit-for-tat thinking. Just because I do something one day doesn't mean someone else SHOULD do it or WILL do it the next day. Which leads to the next one --
2. Just do it. I mean really. I love Gretchen's one minute rule, which means that she will not procrastinate on anything that will take less than a minute to do. Fortunately, so far, this helps me do things that take more than a minute (like unloading the dishwasher). However, I still like that I have wiggle room if it WILL take more than a minute.
3. Let it go. For me, easier said than done. BUT, I am starting with little things (daily annoyances), and I hope that will translate into the grudges from years ago that I need so much to really purge!
4. Be physical. This one has been challenging as of late, but I am going to see if I can start really getting on a good schedule for exercising. Conversely, this is also the one consistent change I have incorporated into my daily routine. By this, I mean that before I get out of bed (the single most excruciating part of my day), I stretch. In bed. Even just a little. And it has made ALL the difference!
This is what I am starting with, and as soon as I come across a new commandment I write it down. More to come!
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