Happiness Project Toolbox

Detoxing...from the office's toxic coffee, from co-worker's toxic attitudes, from the junk I've been putting in my body and from my own negatives tendencies. I can produce much better results if I fuel myself with finer things to begin with.

Gretchen's daily e-mail led me to another source of inspiration: The Art of Non-Conformity blog. Already voraciously addicted. I know how I'll be spending my down time at work today... :D

Have realized that simply checking bad impulses only goes 1/2way towards improving my attitude. I also need to push myself to be nicer, kinder, more generous, rather than just NOT being the opposites. Looks like I'll need to add another month...

Drowsiness makes for a much less enthusiastic and elastic Kell. I need to learn to work towards my resolutions even when I don't feel inspired or particularly energetic.

New-found veggie-filled lunches inspired me to put bananas for breakfast on the grocery list. One step in the right direction snowballs! Perhaps I'll get the "eat better" resolution conquered before health month even begins. :D

"Every new minute is a chance to start over." - I must remind myself of this Personal Commandment. I won't have flawless days, but if I admit it as soon as I *do* slip up and immediately get back on track trying, that is o.k., too.

Lesson learned: Rolling with the punches makes you feel easier-going and more appreciative, in addition to making you a pleasanter person to be around. A successful day in this month's goals.

Waking up on time = less rushing and better mood to start the day. I wonder how many mornings I'll need to be late and rushing to finally accept this.

Starting w/Organization Month was a good idea. Much easier to hit the ground running at work when I wake up on time, have a clutter-free inbox and don't feel any nagging projects weighing me down.

Reminder: Without fail, going out when I don't feel like it (which is almost always) usually boosts and relaxes me. I should try to remember that.

Waking up w/the alarm = time to have coffee, read a few pages in my book, cuddle w/the dogs, and check a few things off the To Do list, all before work, without feeling rushed. A little drowsy this morning, but it was totally worth it!

Felt kind of draggy yesterday and definitely uninspired, but then I tackled a couple things I'd been putting off, and voila--I felt more optimistic and alert. I don't think I realized how draining it was having naggling little projects piled up.

I need to remember the enthusiasm and the energy will not always be there, but that's no excuse not to follow through on my resolutions. I go to work every day whether I feel like it or not (usually), so why shouldn't my resolutions get the same?

Enjoyed my "down time" last night so much more after a day of productivity and efficiency. I believe I am on to something...

It's amazing how much calmer and more invigorated I feel just having a clean closet and a cleared-off kitchen counter. And yes, curse it, it *does* feel better just doing my work projects as I get them. Darn adult responsibleness being right...

I feel better just to be doing something.