Over our vacation, I read a book called The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. It was a book about the author’s year-long adventure into finding out what would make her life happier/better/more fun. It resonated with me, particularly in the way that she talked about setting goals and then checking in on these goals on a daily basis. She “studied” several different arenas thought to bring happiness (organizing your life, finances, generosity, spirtuality, exercising, etc). I really recommend reading it. I’m going to attempt to TRY and bring some balance into my life, so I created some goals for myself – I plan on checking these off my to-do list on a daily and/or weekly basis. Here are my goals so far!
Daily Goals
-Exercise 20 minutes or more
-Walk the dogs 1 mile or more
-Eat less than 1,500 calories
-Sleep 7 hours or more
-Do not use “snappy” tone of voice with people
-Do not call self fat/ugly, etc.
-Spontaneously compliment a stranger
-Do dishes at night
Weekly Goals
-Date night at least once a week
-Work late only two nights a week
-Grocery shop with a menu
-Eat out only once per week
-Send cards/letters to 2 people a week
-Call friend/family 2 times a week
-Work on 2 house projects a week
What are your goals? And for goodness sake- why aren’t you reading The Happiness Project yet?
I love the letter idea. I miss having someone to write a letter to..I think everyone I know would rather get email now..and that just takes so much out of the experience. I sent my best friend a card a few months ago and she was honestly confused