1. watch a video on positivity with Shawn Achor accomplished! (that's what led to this) 2. start and maintain a gratitude journal (I had been doing it haphazardly, now there's structure) 3. get better at making goals by reading some books on goal-setting (is this a meta-goal?) -- ordered Creating Your Best Life and The Slight Edge 4. exercise (might be tough to accomplish due to currently-broken ankle) 5. do random acts of kindness daily -- for example, floating around this board and saying encouraging things to you all, but also complimenting people at work for things they did well (I am the only male alongside 9 females with doctoral degrees, so I'll try not to compliment anyone on their attire).
Yeah, this is a great start. It certainly helps to have it all listed out. But, you have 5 things, and two are already crossed out. So maybe let's stretch a little. Remember, this is what you want to do. It's OK to fail or miss some of them. My biggest takeaway in reading your list isnt necessarily only "positivity" you should focus on. Can you maybe extend this to "self-care"?
some thoughts: - cook dinner for myself 4 times a week. Try at least one new recipe. - develop a diet plan and stick to it? - drink alcohol no more than 2(?) times per week and no more than 3(?) servings each time. - go to at least one GAL where I dont know anyone. Send at least one friend request. - do at least 1 activity focused on self care per week - massage, chiropractor, float, bath, haircut, manicure, dentist?, eye doctor?......it doesnt really matter. - buy one new outfit outside of my normal comfort zone. Wear it to work. - do some type of exercise two times per week (swimming? weight lifting? hobbling on crutches around the block?) - develop a budget plan and stick to it - see IC at whatever frequency you are doing? - do one random act of kindness each day. Document it. - complete the happiness journal daily.
Again, thats just a thought. The point is to stretch yourself. And then come back in a few weeks...or daily if you want....and review your list and how you did.
