One of my favorite things is list making. In Kathy's Stowell's new ebook she talks about a happy list( page6/7) in order to use as a quick reference to celebrate our life! Sometimes I get into a slump, a groggy state of depression or feeling sorry for myself. This listmaking is a good way to pop yourself out of that negative state!
Kathy's list included her love for knitting, latte's, and going out for Thai food with herself and her People magazine in tow.
What makes you happy?
Here's my quick happy list:
1. Morning coffee french pressed or latte
2. Listening to good music.
3. Reading a book or magazine.
4. Sewing something for me.
5. Listening to Jack's laugh.
6. Surprise flower bouquet from my hubby.
7. Watching our fish in their tank.
8. Walk in the woods.
9. Listening to the birds.
10. Making pizza with my family.
11. Paining in my studio.
12. Naps by myself...
13. Going to Barnes and Nobles by myself and getting a good cup of Joe.
14. Making bread and smelling it in my kitchen.
15.Surfing the internet or going on Pinterest.
16. Taking pictures on Instagram.
17. Talking to my crafting friends.
18. Writting a snail mail letter.
19. Flipping through my craft or house books.
20. Working out, by myself.
I am giving a way one of Kathy's ebooks and MP3 reading of her book to one lucky reader. Post your comment on Bliss Filled Momma's story below. I will be giving away the book this friday 17th!
I loved the idea of the Happy List, too. Some of the things that make me happy (in no particular order), include:
- my morning cup of fresh ginger, turmeric root, lemon, and cayenne pepper tea
- blogging
- cooking, especially making soups
- eating!
- staring out at the lake
- going to the gym
- reading
- enjoying some quality dark chocolate
- (and obviously) spending time with my beloved partner
Glad to check out your blog! I'm doing my own book tour post for Kathy this Thursday. :)
Posted by: Dana | February 14, 2012 at 01:43 PM
beautiful idea!
-that morning cuppa joe!
-working in my studio
-baking..anything
-running
-playing with the the kiddos...there's nothing better than baby giggles!!!
happy tuesday!!
Posted by: sarah | February 14, 2012 at 04:38 PM
Good on you for your new year's resolution! I too am aiming for improved health this year and am finding so many opportunities arising since making this intention - amazing! Best of luck with your journey this year and I LOVE the happy list idea! I'm making a list of my own today! Thanks for the sharing of ideas!
Posted by: quigley @playinginmudpuddles | February 14, 2012 at 06:37 PM
Love your happy list and being introduced to your blog:)
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 14, 2012 at 10:52 PM
wow. your happy list has so many cross-overs with my own. i'd have to add potlucks and washing the dishes, if you can believe it!
Posted by: rebecca | February 15, 2012 at 03:50 PM
Rebecca can you come over my house and do our dishes. We have plenty to make you happy. That is one task I do not like. I think I would rather clean toilets!
Posted by: Amylynn | February 15, 2012 at 05:22 PM
Some of the things that make me happy include:
sunshine
bonfires on the beach
sailing
sledding
skiing
sewing
baking
crafty friends!
Posted by: recycled+revamped | February 24, 2012 at 08:45 AM