I am definitely having more positive reactions to the daily trials and tribulations after this 21 day experiment. My sister in law just posted something on FB that I thought I would share (I bought her Shawn Achor's book for Christmas). College student Buddy Bravo has created this uplifting series called One Positive Thing. Everyday. These are 5 super cool art deco type images about the little everyday things that you can appreciate in the moment and increase positivity in your daily life. He says "I think simple optimism can go a long way...if you can do something positive to make yourself feel better, you can pass that on." See all five of his images here:
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/buddy-bravo-one-positive-thing-everyday
1. My husband remembered my "hint" and booked us a dinner and b&b for our anniversary!
2. I am connecting with so many friends through this 21 day gratitude project - I hope to continue.
3. I am grateful that I found the time to get things posted in a timely manner, except forgot about my last day and didn't schedule the post. Oh well, it's up now.
My Random Act - it's a secret, but let's just say my husband was happy!
Meditation - yep.
Relive a positive experience - The past 21 days have been great and I hope to continue to be more in the moment.
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Day 20...one day to go
1. I am probably jinxing myself, but no calls from our tenants for a few weeks! I could write a whole blog on some of the stories of our "reluctant landlord" stories!
2. New ways to connect with the kids, Instagram...
3. My hubby who helps with dishes and laundry (and makes the bed every day)!
My Random Act - more outreaches to friends
Meditation - not today
Relive a positive experience - my dad's enthusiasm for the scuba diving to come with my son.
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Day 19...yes, it's Saturday!
1. Taking care of adorable puppies, glad my friend trusts me with them! Extra grateful that my daughter likes to come with me so we get some fun time together.
2. Time to read a magazine and drink a chai tea latte while the girls shopped at the mall.
3. Have to say it, the beautiful spring-ish day!
My Random Act - catching up with a friend on her birthday
Meditation - yes
Relive a positive experience - My stay at the Henderson Park Inn with my husband, no kids, and bushwackers poolside for happy hour!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes
Friday, March 8, 2013
Day 18...Isn't it Saturday?!
I was so impressed with Shawn Achor's TED talk, I bought my husband his book as a Christmas gift. Looks like he's closing in on the end of the book. I am anxious to see what nugget of inspiration he will draw into his daily life....I am glad to be closing in on the end of this 21 days, and hopeful that I will notice and appreciate the positives in my daily life and have a more optimistic outlook.
1. the random YouTube video of Nana dancing - so funny and brightened my spirits after having woken up thinking it was already the weekend and I actually had to go to work afterall!
2. Going to the middle school play with my daughter!
3. Getting SO much accomplished today at work.
My Random Act - very nice conversation with a client today.
Meditation - yep, just a few minutes seems to work for me.
Relive a positive experience - My son today offering me some of his birthday popcorn (it was a specialty brand with chocolate and caramel - he knows I am a popcorn monster)!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes - quickly because it was freezing!
1. the random YouTube video of Nana dancing - so funny and brightened my spirits after having woken up thinking it was already the weekend and I actually had to go to work afterall!
2. Going to the middle school play with my daughter!
3. Getting SO much accomplished today at work.
My Random Act - very nice conversation with a client today.
Meditation - yep, just a few minutes seems to work for me.
Relive a positive experience - My son today offering me some of his birthday popcorn (it was a specialty brand with chocolate and caramel - he knows I am a popcorn monster)!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes - quickly because it was freezing!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Day 17 Winter Storm Saturn!
I need to stop weighing myself everyday! It drives me crazy but I can't help it. I am going to start planning my work out schedule which will start up after my 21st day on this blog...
1. the winter storm turned out to be a bust in our area - I am very grateful for that - ready for spring.
2. fun family celebration of my son's birthday.
3. my company in the bathroom almost every morning - the cat - she makes me smile - although with spring coming, she will be totally distracted by the birds on the tree outside her favorite window.
My Random Act - Pleasant banter with the restaurant staff.
Meditation - deep breathing for a few minutes to clear my mind before bed.
Relive a positive experience - One of my first scuba dives after I was certified was on my honeymoon, part of which was in Hawaii. The depth was 100 ft, a small plane rests on the bottom, we saw a HUGE manta ray - visibility was awesome - wish I was there.
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes - the storm has not yet hit Philly so just a little wind and rain...we'll see what tomorrow brings!
1. the winter storm turned out to be a bust in our area - I am very grateful for that - ready for spring.
2. fun family celebration of my son's birthday.
3. my company in the bathroom almost every morning - the cat - she makes me smile - although with spring coming, she will be totally distracted by the birds on the tree outside her favorite window.
My Random Act - Pleasant banter with the restaurant staff.
Meditation - deep breathing for a few minutes to clear my mind before bed.
Relive a positive experience - One of my first scuba dives after I was certified was on my honeymoon, part of which was in Hawaii. The depth was 100 ft, a small plane rests on the bottom, we saw a HUGE manta ray - visibility was awesome - wish I was there.
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes - the storm has not yet hit Philly so just a little wind and rain...we'll see what tomorrow brings!
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Day 16...I feel good but it's freezing outside and I hate cold weather
1. I am grateful that there is an intern at the office to help with some of the backlogged projects!
2. Very grateful that the new place we tried for our staff meeting lunch wasn't terrible!
3. The new email broadcast system I am starting to use is working pretty well so far.
My Random Act - Donated a bunch of towels/blankets to the local vet for their kennel.
Meditation - deep breathing - wish I had more than the few minutes, I can really feel the positive results from taking the time to meditate.
Relive a positive experience - warm sunny day at my parent's home next to the pool, kids splashing in background...wish I was there now!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Day 15 another crazy start to the week!
1. That my dad is taking my son on a dive trip over spring break - they will have such a great time.
2. Everyone liked the new recipe I tried out on them tonight, tex mex beef and rice casserole from the Kraft web site. http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/tex-mex-beef-rice-casserole-122554.aspx
3. Got more done than I thought I would at work today, hoping for a really productive week!
My Random Act - a reach out to a friend on facebook!
Meditation - a few minutes of deep breathing
Relive a positive experience - remembering the weekend away I had with my sister many years ago (8 or 9) - I can't believe that's the last time we have gone somewhere without the families!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes
Monday, March 4, 2013
Day 14...grateful for my job!
Wow, one more week to go! I am so glad I am sticking to this experiment, this will seem like the easy part when I start "Step Two" of my plan to enhance the positivity and relationships in my life. What is Step Two? That's where I start really using exercise to help get me to this goal. I am disappointed that I have not made myself more accountable for exercise during this first 21 days. My lack of motivation I think comes from my mindset, so I am trying not to be too hard on myself and take one step at a time. "That last ten pounds" is the weight that is on my mind right now.
1. Taking care of puppies this weekend - love any opportunity to spend time with other people's puppies!
2. I am grateful that my kids are both crazy about animals, just like me!
3. For my job, just saw that the other company I interviewed with is out of business...maybe I could have made a difference for them but I know it would have been really difficult times. Love the job I have.
My Random Act - A long catch up letter sent to a good friend today.
Meditation - deep breathing
Relive a positive experience - finally landing the job I am in was a long haul, but worth it in the end. So glad I was patient.
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes plus and extra 15 in the afternoon!
1. Taking care of puppies this weekend - love any opportunity to spend time with other people's puppies!
2. I am grateful that my kids are both crazy about animals, just like me!
3. For my job, just saw that the other company I interviewed with is out of business...maybe I could have made a difference for them but I know it would have been really difficult times. Love the job I have.
My Random Act - A long catch up letter sent to a good friend today.
Meditation - deep breathing
Relive a positive experience - finally landing the job I am in was a long haul, but worth it in the end. So glad I was patient.
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes plus and extra 15 in the afternoon!
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Day 13
1. Being able to spend time alone with my daughter today
2. Having all the donation items to mail fit in the one box that I picked out - the first time!
3. Having no negative consequences today from letting my son have a little unsupervised freedom away from the house
My Random Act - I'll have to be more mindful about this the next week, but I did have a nice banter with the kid who rang up my purchases
Meditation - not today
Relive a positive experience - I participate in a grocery store feedback community and seeing results from that time I spend is very uplifting. It may be a little thing, but when I saw signs in the parking lot to remind people to bring their reusable bags in with them, I couldn't believe it. Not that I think I can take credit for that all on my own, but I did preach about it in several surveys!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes as usual!
Friday, March 1, 2013
Day 12.. just another day of gratitudes
Short and sweet today:
1. my parent's health and ability to live independently and that they continue to enjoy life;
2. lunch with a friend once in a while
3. getting through a whole week of no drama with the kids!
My Random Act - complimented the necklace of the bank teller today
Meditation - deep breathing again, kitten not far away
Relive a positive experience - lunch with a friend and catching up after several months of working too hard!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes
1. my parent's health and ability to live independently and that they continue to enjoy life;
2. lunch with a friend once in a while
3. getting through a whole week of no drama with the kids!
My Random Act - complimented the necklace of the bank teller today
Meditation - deep breathing again, kitten not far away
Relive a positive experience - lunch with a friend and catching up after several months of working too hard!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes
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