I mentioned in a previous post that I attended Time Out For Women a few weeks ago. A lot of what I heard had a great impact on me, especially a discourse given by Wendy Ulrich on "How to be Happy."
She gave us the 7 keys to happiness, number 4 impressed me the most.
It stated "Don't try to feel happier."
Instead try to feel grateful. She then instructed us to keep a gratitude journal and write down three things we were grateful for and WHY we were grateful for them.
She mentioned that studies show the best way to feel happier is by increasing your gratitude.
So in the grand tradition of my dearest and longest friend, Heather, I give you gratitude month.
Nov. 1
1. My car
2. Sunshine
3. My piano
Nov. 2
1. Prayer
2. Friends
3. Soup
Nov. 3
1. Music class
2. Fall weather
3. Lilly's kindergarten class (it's really fun)
You can find Wendy's happiness slides at www.sixteenstones.net
1 comment:
I love this and I love when you do month-long things. It helps me to redirect my own thoughts.
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