Semi-happiness project

I need to first be happy with myself before I can help others. If I don’t feel good, it’s more likely that I won’t help anyone else. Focus on things I can do to lessen/manage stress and be happier. I can do this…

• Well rested—sleep (for energy throughout the day)
• Healthy diet (energy)
• Exercise daily (energy)
• Sing (for myself, relieve stress)
• Read (relax mind before sleep, steps to get smarter, stress-reliever)
• Adventure (change life up a bit)
• Routine (enjoy the expected)
• Goals and dreams (for ambition, resilience, focus, and life in general)

• Be more giving
• Show more compassion
• Lend an ear or something
• Be more patient
• Be more helpful
• Show kindness
• Encouragement
• Smile
• Be friendly and outgoing
• Be comfortable

2011 wasn’t the best year, nor were a lot of years prior to that. I mean, they were great, but—no they weren’t the greatest. 2008 was nice. 2009 was overwhelming. 2010 to 2011 was blah. I don’t want to be blah, I want to be better. So here’s to Gretchen Ruben and “The Happiness Project”

• Sleep 8 hours a day
• Get 10-30 minutes of exercise a day
• Drink a lot of water

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I’ll figure the rest out, but the main focus is to build a good foundation. Here’s to a good start.