I have a mantra and that is BE HAPPY. Yet I realised that while I’ve made a proactive attempt to pursue that, I don’t quite have a true sense about my state of happiness.
Most of the time, something joyful comes along and I’ll be feeling ecstatic for a while. Then I just let that elated feeling subside and die off. I even have difficulty trying to remember them due to my ailing memory.
So I’ve decided to keep tabs on my happiness by creating a log of my small simple everyday happiness. Just to become more aware of the wonderful little things that come my way each and every day.
I believe that putting down in words will also allow me to capture and relive those wondrous moments occasionally. Plus the cumulative effects of seeing a list will definitely increase my positive feelings and boost my overall happiness.
YAY! I’m already feeling peppy just thinking about this!
What a good idea..!!
I have to do the same too..!!
Comment by Mama BoK — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 @ 1:51 pm
And you keep the log nearby?
Good idea, we forget too quickly.
Comment by zara's mama — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 @ 7:24 pm
I keep the log here, in my blog. My memory can survive a few hours, usually.
If something makes me happy, I make a mental note to enter into my log.
Comment by sesame — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 @ 7:54 pm
I agree. Sometimes, we take little things for granted. This will help me to be more appreciative.
Comment by Ange — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 @ 10:43 pm
Excellent idea. When you keep track of the small blessings each day, it makes you that much more grateful for everything you have.
Comment by Hsin — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 @ 1:16 am
People tend to forget happy things easily..and remember only the unhappy ones! Good on you, by keeping a happiness log, your happiness will stay with you forever!
Comment by Eileen — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 @ 3:07 pm
That’s a fabulous idea! I need to get back to the basics too…
Comment by the diva — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 @ 10:37 pm