My 100 Happy Days Challenge is over, but don’t worry, I am still going to look for things to be happy about every day. And, you can bet I will share them with you! I was speaking to a physician who cited research that you can be “rewired to be happier” and more optimistic by doing exercises like this one. I totally buy it. Attitude is everything!
The challenge website says:
“People successfully completing the challenge claimed to:
Start noticing what makes them happy every day;
– Be in a better mood every day;
– Start receiving more compliments from other people;
– Realize how lucky they are to have the life they have;
– Become more optimistic;
– Fall in love during the challenge.”
I have to say on the whole, I think the challenge definitely works. I do feel happier and more optimistic and I am definitely looking for the good in every day.
Here are the scenes from the last 40 days of my challenge (plus a few other random Instagram posts):
Did you miss my updates? Here they are:
#100HappyDays Update and Things Happy People Do Differently
#100HappyDays Update and Great Health Tip from HealthTap
#100HappyDays Update + More Happiness Tips
I also saw this great article on Life is Good’s blog: 9 Things Optimists Do Differently. I have never considered myself an optimist, but I am trying! Check out the whole article with tips for each. Here is the list:
1. They don’t get bummed out by the weather.
2. They see failure as a learning experience.
3. They are flexible.
4. They put a positive spin on things.
5. They embrace the roller coaster.
6. They let things go.
7. They live in the moment.
8. They count their blessings.
9. They are cheerleaders for others.
Good stuff!
That’s all for today! I made it through 6 rounds of the Sole Survivor Progressive Race last night. The last race was two miles and I was 2nd of 2 female runners (people get eliminated every round). I smiled the whole way and it was noted by all of the spectators. I knew I was beat after the first 3/4 of a mile, but I was happy to have made it so far. I also knew that I ran too fast in the first 3 rounds. Live and learn! Full recap to come after Christmas in July 6 hour!
PS. Don’t forget my active giveaways! Great stuff!