Happiness is something I have been in pursuit of for a long time. Which sounds cheesy, thanks to Will Smith and Thomas Jefferson, now that I think on it, but that doesn't make it any less true. Happiness, in recent years, is not something that has consistently come easily to me. But I know that it is something I deserve, so I am working really hard to find it and hold onto it. It's getting easier, but I have days where I can't seem to uncover it no matter how hard I try. I had started keeping a "5 good things" journal, where I wrote down 5 good things at the end of every day, but I haven't been very good about it the last few weeks. I plan to get back on track with that today. A list of things that make me happy seems like a good way to do it.
- A really good book.
- A long ride on a nice horse.
- A good home cooked meal.
- Time spent on projects with my husband.
- Sewing.
- Getting my hands dirty doing something productive.
- Sore muscles after a hard workout.
- Coaching Girls on the Run.
- Love notes from my students.
- Crossing things off my to do list.
- Wearing an outfit.
- Dreaming with my husband.
- Clean sheets.
- A really good cup of coffee.
- Writing.
- Snuggling with my puppies.
- A song that seems to sum up everything you don't have the words for.
- Planting things and watching them grow.
- The sound of rain on a metal roof.
- Reassurance from others that I really am doing it right.
- Time spent with friends.
- Baby animals. Really, is it possible to look at a puppy and not smile.
- Secretly wearing something goofy or a little naughty while the rest of me looks perfectly put together. For example, today my socks have pink and orange elephants on them, but I'm dressed for parent teacher conferences.
- Not caring, genuinely not caring, what others think and doing what my heart tells me is right.
- Appreciating the simple things.
- Those "restore your faith in humanity" posts on Pinterest. Sometimes I need those.
- Those quiet moments at the end of the day when you really feel like you've done something right.
I have embarked on a journey to "find my happy" this year. It's a daily challenge, but I believe it will be worth it. What makes you happy?
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