happiness project: blogs + misc (jun)
Thrive!, Project 43 and the monthly projects in my Happiness Project … so many projects! In reality, they are all facets of the same project, guiding me to finish or give up old projects and move forward on the ones that are most important to me. May’s main theme was Volunteer. As I’m now volunteering
wanted: three day weekends
After much delibrate thought, I have decided that what I *really* need is three-day weekends. Every weekend, I need a day to decompress from the week – time to nap, read, relax and not be under pressure to take care of people and things. I then need a day to care of all the things
happiness project: volunteer + misc (may)
Thrive!, Project 43 and the monthly projects in my Happiness Project … so many projects! In reality, they are all facets of the same project, guiding me to finish or give up old projects and move forward on the ones that are most important to me. April’s main theme was Cooking. As I expected, I
happiness project: cooking + misc (apr)
Thrive!, Project 43 and the monthly projects in my Happiness Project … so many projects! In reality, they are all facets of the same project, guiding me to finish or give up old projects and move forward on the ones that are most important to me. March’s main theme was House. As with past months,
what’s that feeling? peace.
Walking home from getting my hair cut (and colored) and having had a nice lunch out on a patio (alone), I had a strange feeling wash over me. I paused a moment to try to figure out what it was. It was peace. I’ve been spending months ticking items off of lists in my Happiness
happiness project: house + misc (mar)
Thrive!, Project 43 and the monthly projects in my Happiness Project … so many projects! In reality, they are all facets of the same project, guiding me to finish or give up old projects and move forward on the ones that are most important to me. February’s main theme was Social Networks. I’ve made a
happiness project: social networks + misc (feb)
Thrive!, Project 43 and the monthly projects in my Happiness Project … so many projects! In reality, they are all facets of the same project, guiding me to finish or give up old projects and move forward on the ones that are most important to me. January’s main theme was Friends + Family. I’ve made
Are We There Yet?
A couple months ago, a friend asked if I am finding myself with more “free time” now that my girls are both in school. That question quickly stopped me in my tracks. Surely, I must feel as though I now have more time for myself with the girls both in school, right? So why do
Project 42++ aka Project 43
Earlier this week, I turned 43. Another year has gone by. Like last year, I feel as though I didn’t move ahead enough on my goals. However, I have moved ahead … What I have managed to accomplish in the past few months makes me proud of myself. I have a ways to go, for
on pretending to be a grownup
As I headed up to Blue Ridge yesterday to stay in and deal with a house that currently does not have running water, I started wondering if I would ever grow up. Stop pretending to be an adult and actually become one. As I considered the situations in which I feel that I’m “pretending” to
happiness project: THRIVE
Christmas is over and I’ve made plans on how to make it less stressful for myself next year. I managed to get myself into the doctor for my first wellness visit in years and even had my first mammogram (oh the anxiety over the three different appointments!). We’ve gotten a first draft of our will
happiness project: friends/family + misc (jan)
Though I did not accomplish everything on my December project list, I made some forward strides; unfortunately, much of my energy went to our Christmas celebrations, leaving little time to really have made a dent in this project. And now, it is time to start up on the January tasks! January: January’s topic is “Friends
happiness project: health + misc (dec)
Though I did not accomplish everything on my November project list, I made good forward strides, enough to make me feel as though I am moving forward once again, and that gives me renewed energy. And now, it is time to start up on the December tasks! December: December’s topic is “Health”. I have other
happiness project: finances + misc (nov) – update
As we are now halfway through this month, I’m ready to asses where I’ve gotten on my Happiness Project tasks for this month. Overall, things have been moving along vey nicely. I’ve tackled a number of our “trouble spots” including the junk drawer and more. I would still love to get the “art dresser” cleaned
happiness project: finances + misc (nov)
A couple of weeks ago, I had a breakthrough : I conquered my to-do list! Well, not completely, as it has a revolving door of of things that I need to do, but I managed to finally cross off all the nagging things that I’ve needed to get to RIGHT NOW! In the past two
to-do list conquered!
Ever since school started back after the summer, my “to-do” list has been absolutely out of control. I don’t have any idea how it managed to get as long as it did. Did the summer heat drain me of energy? Was I too busy? Today, at long last, that to-do list is done. It has
Happiness Project: Mindfulness Practice Week 3
The new “habits” list I found is 25 Habits Of People Who Are Happy, Healthy & Successful. I considered items 1 & 2 a couple weeks ago. The third item is: 3. They go by a routine and make exercise a part of it. It takes practice to develop healthy habits and stick with them.
Happiness Project: Mindfulness Practice Week 2
Over the past month or two, I have been considering items from the 22 Things Happy People Do Differently. Of course, as these things go, things change. I’ve found a new, better list. And while the lists are helpful, strangely enough, my reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
live fully: Living the Good Long Life
I’m feeling quite old this week. A look at the books on my nightstand has me feeling as though perhaps it is time for me to acknowledge that I am no longer young and that I need to take a serious look at what I really want to be doing and what I need to
Happiness Project: Weekly Practice: Item 4
I thought I had Item 3 from 22 Things Happy People Do Differently in the bag. It’s what I preach. And though I often practice it, when I get too stressed, I feel defeated by every “challenge”. I think I need to review these items each and every day to remind myself! This week, the
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