07 Mar Set yourself these 11 challenges to have a fantastic day
You’ve probably heard it said that happiness is a journey, not a destination.
Well, to be honest, I think happiness is BOTH a journey and a destination.
But the journey part is certainly very important; and every good happiness journey has it’s challenges.
These aren’t necessarily bad; in fact challenging and improving ourselves is important for happiness and a fantastic life…
via Inc.com by Wanda Thibodeaux
Change doesn’t come unless you challenge yourself. Those challenges don’t have to be a thousand miles wide, though. In fact, it’s small, everyday challenges that can make the biggest difference over time. If you’re not sure where to start, try one (or all) of these.
1. Do something mundane.
I know it can be hard to downshift when you’re psyched about an opportunity or have a lot on your plate. But do the dishes like Bill Gates. Fold laundry. Wrap yarn into a ball. The idea is that you give the decision and critical thinking parts of your brain some time to downshift. This lets your thoughts wander, letting the areas associated with creativity be more active.
2. Check your progress.
It’s easy to let goals slide if you don’t give yourself some accountability for them. Assess what you did for the day toward what you’re aiming for. If you weren’t able to work on those goals, determine exactly what interfered and how you can that from happening again tomorrow. Recommit! Checking progress also can include acknowledging how you’ve grown, healed or changed for the better. A big area that’s great to track? Your personal budget.
3. Do something small that scares you.
Even if it’s just braving the cobwebs in your basement or finally saying hello to someone on the subway, this classic recommendation from Eleanor Roosevelt will teach you to move forward, even when the situation isn’t entirely comfortable for you. Eventually, you’ll learn that the little stuff isn’t such a big deal and improve your overall confidence…
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