I have read the first chapter and I am feeling pretty good about this book. I am trying to take notes as I go so I can kind of write what I am feeling as I go along. I feel like Gretchin and I are on the same wave length, which makes the book that much easier to read. J Well, I am posting my notes below. Here goes….
As I started reading the “getting started” section, I read a question “What is Happiness”? I must admit, I have been sitting here for a while thinking what “happiness” means to me. At this point in my life “happiness” means loving me and feeling content and feeling like I am being productive. I am not a spiritual person at this particular point in my life, so I cannot say that spirituality is something that creates my happiness. However, spirituality is definitely on my list. ;) Making people laugh brings me joy, being a good girlfriend to Michael brings me joy, working hard at work, having a good conversation with someone, eating healthy and working out brings me joy. I just have to FORCE myself to workout. When I do it, I love it.
I just explained what makes me happy and the only problem is I am not even anywhere close these feelings. That is probably the first thing I would like to tackle. I would like to start feeling good about myself. I have literally been in hibernation for some time. My apartment has become my cocoon and it takes a lot to get me out of here. Sad, I know. In a way, I gave up on living my life to the fullest. I feel like I have been dwelling on the past for waaaayyyy too long and am ready to rid the NEGATIVITY and really try this challenge. I feel like I am kind of going on tangent now, so I am going to leave a list of things I would like to work on. It may not equal 12 things and mind you, it’s in no particular order at this point. I am just writing as I go.
1) ATTITUDE- Respect people and myself. Attitude adjustment, would like to lose this chip on my shoulder. Learn to control my rude thoughts and comments.
2) HEALTHY LIVING- Eat right, exercise more. Get more sleep.
3) BE GRATEFUL- for what I have. Family, friends, REMEMBER that it is not about me. L
4) Be a better friend/family member.
5) VOLUNTEER-be helpful, give back.
6) SPIRITUALITY- seeking enlightenment, contentment
7) MARRIAGE- how to be a better GF/WIFE to be. J Giving more to my future marriage.
8) LOVE- myself for who I am. No matter what size, how my face looks etc. ACCEPTANCE!
9) BALANCE- Find balance in everything I do. It does not always have to be all or nothing. Make sense?
Again, this line up is in no particular order and will most likely change as I continue to grow. J Did I even do this project right? Ha ha, I am scared! J I hope this makes sense and I must say that I am digging this whole book club business! Kendra thanks for inviting me to join this experience. :) *hugs*
Love always,
Dana Rae :)
