The Little Things…
My friend Maggie (well, I haven’t seen her since middle school but I call her my “friend” because I’m an American and an avid user of Facebook and interested in … Continue reading The Little Things…
Tag: September
Ebb and Flow
Last week, I wrote about “flow,” the feeling of ease and contentment that comes when one is engaged in an activity in which there is a balance between challenge and … Continue reading Ebb and Flow
Hooray! Another Chance to Practice Patience and Mindfulness!
First, the wonderful and amazing part: I went to bed at 10:30 last night. The difference? Instead of telling myself I was starting an early bedtime that I’d keep all … Continue reading Hooray! Another Chance to Practice Patience and Mindfulness!
Why is Getting Happy so Darned Much WORK?
In July, before I embarked on Mindfulness Month, I considered rearranging the project because mindfulness seemed too easy. Then a couple of weeks into August, I looked forward to September and … Continue reading Why is Getting Happy so Darned Much WORK?
Lessons About Self Care
I’ve learned a couple of things in the very recent past. 1. I can come up with more excuses to push back my bedtime than a five-year-old can. and 2. … Continue reading Lessons About Self Care
Week 6 Review: Hooray, Sugar Fast! Boo, More Sleep!
Ahhh. I feel so much better this weekend than I did last weekend. This is definitely something I need to note for future months. It seems there’s some disequilibrium in … Continue reading Week 6 Review: Hooray, Sugar Fast! Boo, More Sleep!
Going with the Flow
On Tuesday, my car got a flat tire. I drove on it for several miles, to the library, to the park, and back home, before I realized it was flat. … Continue reading Going with the Flow
Greens Smoothies!
I decided to go for a more light-hearted blog post today and share my recipe for greens smoothies. I actually don’t know if it’s supposed to be “green” or “greens.” … Continue reading Greens Smoothies!
A Moment of Clarity
For her book, Bluebird: Women and the New Psychology of Happiness, Ariel Gore interviewed hundreds of women about their experiences of and beliefs about happiness. In the end, she found … Continue reading A Moment of Clarity
What’s my Goal Again?
The past couple of days, I’ve been in a really pissy mood. So has my daughter. I wonder if those are related somehow. At any rate, I realize that when … Continue reading What’s my Goal Again?
Week 5 Review
Week 5 began with a focus on mindfulness and then moved into a focus on self care on Wednesday. The move was more of a transition than a switch being … Continue reading Week 5 Review
September is Self-Care Month!
Ah, September! I’m excited to start month #2 of my Happiness Project! Here’s the plan: September 2010 – Self Care Focus: Do those things I know (or suspect) will help … Continue reading September is Self-Care Month!
Imperfect Happiness 