happier on the horizon

Its been a little over a week since I decided to change the outlook of my mind. I have not left 1 note for my family to do things. I have asked, one time for things to get done, and assumed they would get done. I have followed the advice of Gretchen Rubin, leaving 3 things unsaid. I wrote a list of 40 things that make me happy and I circled over half of them as having occurred in the week. I journaled 3 things that were good every night and tried to write a little more than that. This was a rough week for me to start this project. A new work setting, longer days, commuting to work. I figured it would be harder to get into the groove of making a new habit. I continued to push through and I have to say I am proud of my work. I was less stressed about getting things done. I worked on the commandment I gave myself to Let It GO. Here are the changes I noticed both from myself and my family: 1. I spoke in a kinder way. 2. I listened more than usual. 3. When things came up such as a tes...

My entire adult life I have worked mornings. I have also always worked within 10 miles of my home. This month I am working 50 min away and I have an evening shift. Normal Karen would  bitch and moan about the whole process. Happier me says "let it go" and "act the way I want to feel ", 2 of my happiness commandments. Now to figure out how to put this into practice? The first challenge was the commute. I chose to listen to some lighthearted  chic lit (Jojo Moyes,  The Ship of Brides ) . Listening to someone read outloud is such a joy. I am not thinking about anything other than the drive and the story. The second was the late night. I tried to sleep in. I made it til 7 am. I forced myself to stay in bed. I surfed the phone, I grabbed a cup of coffee, made my bed and got back into it!! current situation: see photo! Happiness Obtained.