This thankful business is easy, yet hard. I'm so thankful for everything, that it's hard to pinpoint just what makes me thankful the most day to day. I'm thankful for having a vehicle that runs and gets my family safely to and from our activities. Would we better off without a vehicle?! Maybe. But it helps develop our minds when we are able to go to the library, zoo, museum, aquarium, etc. I'm blessed to have a dependable vehicle and love that we don't have many boundaries when we set our minds to it!
Greater happiness will be achieved if we can try to: Help others. Sharing your time or talents with the less fortunate can help you appreciate how much you truly have and feel better about your circumstances. This couldn't be any more true than right now. No matter how terrible we think life is, we are fortunate to have a house, car, heat and the ability to make our kids happy. There are so many people, adults and children, who have nothing. I'm a firm believer in love can see you through almost anything, but it's hard to watch other people suffer.
Showing posts with label daily happiness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label daily happiness. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Day 17
My grandparents made me a big part of who I am and today, I'm VERY thankful for them. All 6 of them. Not many people are lucky enough to have 6 grandparents, but I was - and I'm thankful I got to spend time with all of them. I only have my maternal grandmother left, but the value of life from each of them is invaluable to me, still to this day!
Forgive and forget. Refusing to forgive fosters anger and resentment, which makes your own life miserable. Let go and put your energy into something positive so that you can be happier. Today, I'd like to say, NO KIDDING! If only people would listen and do this, instead of insisting they do it. Yet the next time, they still can't be in the same room as so and so, or can't understand why so and so gets to do this, or why anyone would spend time with so and so. Seriously.... people. GROW UP! It's time to let the past be the past. Move on. Make yourself happy and you'll learn that everyone else is happier!
Forgive and forget. Refusing to forgive fosters anger and resentment, which makes your own life miserable. Let go and put your energy into something positive so that you can be happier. Today, I'd like to say, NO KIDDING! If only people would listen and do this, instead of insisting they do it. Yet the next time, they still can't be in the same room as so and so, or can't understand why so and so gets to do this, or why anyone would spend time with so and so. Seriously.... people. GROW UP! It's time to let the past be the past. Move on. Make yourself happy and you'll learn that everyone else is happier!
Day 16
Thankful today for my Brother. He has always been there for me, even in the 'dark' ages! He let me live with him when I didn't have many other choices. Now he's married to a wonderful woman and they have given our family two amazing gifts - my nephew and niece!! Without any of them, my family wouldn't be complete!!
Today's greater happiness tip: Play with your pet. Simply petting an animal can decrease anxiety, depression, and blood pressure. So give your pet a little extra attention and you'll increase your own calmness and pleasure. I MISS MY BABY! It's been almost 2 years since we had to put him down, and we are just starting to think about the pet phase again. But I remember how the unconditional love a his little face would brighten any day!!! Miss you BeBop!!
Today's greater happiness tip: Play with your pet. Simply petting an animal can decrease anxiety, depression, and blood pressure. So give your pet a little extra attention and you'll increase your own calmness and pleasure. I MISS MY BABY! It's been almost 2 years since we had to put him down, and we are just starting to think about the pet phase again. But I remember how the unconditional love a his little face would brighten any day!!! Miss you BeBop!!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Day 15
Today I'm thankful for food. I know that sounds funny, but I'm thankful that we don't have to struggle for food. There are days when I haven't prepped for supper, but there's always options. I know too many people that go to bed hungry at night or don't have the means to eat 3 meals a day. Please keep those people in mind when you're shopping for Thanksgiving meal ingredients. Give to the food shelf - you never know when it might be you that needs a helping hand!
Tip for the day: Don't compare yourself to others. Happy people judge themselves by their own yardsticks, never against what others do or have. Keep up with yourself-not the Joneses. Hard to follow sometimes, but it goes back to the positive thinking! Keep these in minds when your days don't seem good and you want what the neighbor has....Thou shall not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor's. Only YOU can make YOU happy!!
Tip for the day: Don't compare yourself to others. Happy people judge themselves by their own yardsticks, never against what others do or have. Keep up with yourself-not the Joneses. Hard to follow sometimes, but it goes back to the positive thinking! Keep these in minds when your days don't seem good and you want what the neighbor has....Thou shall not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor's. Only YOU can make YOU happy!!
Day 14
Most days I'm thankful for my job! Some people wouldn't call it a 'job', but then they've never been a stay at home parent. Parenting is a tough job and even when you work, it's a non-stop commitment. Now imagine doing it 24/7 for 18+ years!! I don't usually leave the house without at least one kid attached to me. Yes, I feel guilty when I ask for 2 hours to myself. Yes, I miss them when they aren't with me, but it all connects. I am thankful for the opportunity to raise my kids and feel like I'm not missing out on a lot of events that I might if I worked (now, that being said, I will go back to work at some point!!!)
The tip for greater happiness today: Exercise regularly. Physical activity produces "feel good chemicals" (endorphins) in the brain, which promote satisfaction and well-being. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise, most days of the week. Another one I have to work on. I try to keep active with my kids everyday. Somedays I don't feel like it and some days it's more weight type (lifting and stretching) but I would like to physically do more to get in shape. Maybe resolution (Plan) #2 for the new year :D
The tip for greater happiness today: Exercise regularly. Physical activity produces "feel good chemicals" (endorphins) in the brain, which promote satisfaction and well-being. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise, most days of the week. Another one I have to work on. I try to keep active with my kids everyday. Somedays I don't feel like it and some days it's more weight type (lifting and stretching) but I would like to physically do more to get in shape. Maybe resolution (Plan) #2 for the new year :D
Day 13
Today I'm thankful for my in-laws! I love being accepted into a family for just being me! I know not everyone is as lucky to be blessed in this aspect, but my father in law, mother in law and all my brother and sister in laws have been awesome! It's like an extension of my own family, only about triple the size :D I'm thankful that they accept our schedules and lifestyles so they are willing to work around many obstacles in life. Love you and thank you all!!
Today's happiness point: Be optimistic. A positive outlook is associated with better health, a longer life, and greater joy. When you look to the bright side and believe people are good, you directly increase your own happiness. I wish I could stamp this on EVERYTHING! I really dislike the negativity and blaming of others. If you smile and look at the bright side of any situation, you'll feel like nothing is impossible!
Today's happiness point: Be optimistic. A positive outlook is associated with better health, a longer life, and greater joy. When you look to the bright side and believe people are good, you directly increase your own happiness. I wish I could stamp this on EVERYTHING! I really dislike the negativity and blaming of others. If you smile and look at the bright side of any situation, you'll feel like nothing is impossible!
Day 11
This was way too simple today! Today (and everyday) I'm thankful to live in America! I'm thankful for all the Armed Forces and their families that sacrifice so much so that the rest of us can live in this great country. I'm thankful for the people that have given the ultimate sacrifices and wrote a check to the United States of America for the cost of their life. THANK YOU TO ALL VETERANS and all men and women currently serving! Without any of you, we wouldn't be able to do most of what we do everyday!! Prayers are sent up for all of you each and every day! THANK YOU!!
Greater Happiness for the day: Start a journal. Use it to record positive experiences and things you are thankful for. Read your own words during times when you feel down to remember how fortunate you truly are. And that's what this month of blogging is for me!! There haven't been many times in my life that I haven't recorded somehow, either online or in an actual journal. I find soothing to write it out (Vent frustrations, share joys, etc) even if no one ever finds it. I'm a writer by nature and I'd rather do that to weigh out pros and cons than fight over silly things!
Greater Happiness for the day: Start a journal. Use it to record positive experiences and things you are thankful for. Read your own words during times when you feel down to remember how fortunate you truly are. And that's what this month of blogging is for me!! There haven't been many times in my life that I haven't recorded somehow, either online or in an actual journal. I find soothing to write it out (Vent frustrations, share joys, etc) even if no one ever finds it. I'm a writer by nature and I'd rather do that to weigh out pros and cons than fight over silly things!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Day 7
WHEW - I'm caught up (for today :D) You might think it's not that hard, but to come up with something everyday to be thankful for isn't as easy as it sounds!
Day 7 - I'm thankful for opportunity to reconnect with my Dad. We've never had a fantastic relationship (that I remember) and since he's medical diagnosis, it's only gone down hill. I'm so thankful we moved him closer to us... it will benefit all of us in the long run.
Day 7 Happiness hint: Smile! Grinning, even if you don't feel happy, releases serotonin in the brain, instantly lifts your mood and makes you feel better. Plus, smiling people are viewed as sincere, attractive, and sociable. GOSH....I like being right! SMILE PEOPLE...it's the most attractive thing you'll ever wear!! If you ever have wondered why I'm in a good mood, it's because I believe life is meant to be lived! SMILE!!!!
Day 7 - I'm thankful for opportunity to reconnect with my Dad. We've never had a fantastic relationship (that I remember) and since he's medical diagnosis, it's only gone down hill. I'm so thankful we moved him closer to us... it will benefit all of us in the long run.
Day 7 Happiness hint: Smile! Grinning, even if you don't feel happy, releases serotonin in the brain, instantly lifts your mood and makes you feel better. Plus, smiling people are viewed as sincere, attractive, and sociable. GOSH....I like being right! SMILE PEOPLE...it's the most attractive thing you'll ever wear!! If you ever have wondered why I'm in a good mood, it's because I believe life is meant to be lived! SMILE!!!!
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