Happiness Project- Making Slough Happy

I have been a subscriber to Gretchen Rubin's Happiness project for some time now so have been thinking of ways of making myself happier.

I decided some time ago if I can't be healthy I am going to be happy so I have been working on my own happiness project and looking for information about being happy or becoming happier.

There was a programme on in England about a year ago called Making Slough Happy and te following is their list of 10 steps to Happpiness

1. Plant something and nurture it.
2. Count your blessings-at least five at the end of the day.
3. Take time to talk-have an hour long talk with a loved one each week.
4. Phone a friend who you have not spoken to for a while and arrange to meet.
5. Give yourself a treat every day and take time to really enjoy it.
6. Have a good laugh at least once a day.
7. Get physical-exercise for half an hour three times a week.
8. Smile at and/or say hello to a stranger at least once a day.
9. Cut your TV viewing by half.
10. Spread some kindness- do a good turn for someone every day.

I'd forgotten that I had this list so I am thinking I might try and do some of these things from memory I think the people living in Slough had to do one of them each week and then carry on doing each one while adding the next.

Will let you know how I get on with it Do you have any things that you try to make you happy each day?

gentle hugs

What I Know Now Because of Fibromyalgia

How much I am loved
It's OK to say no
There is value in looking on listening not always being in the thick of it.
There is pleasure to be has in being quiet not always being the one to entertain.
I enjoy time on my own quiet time.
Life can be good and enjoyable despite illness you can be happy.
It's OK to put yourself first.#If you want or need something you need to ask - people are not mind-readers.
I do more now because of my illness - I don't want to waste the good days.
When you go slower you notice different things to people who are rushing around- litle snails in the road, knots on trees, flowers that are slightly hidden from view- unless you are going slow.

Wise Words-Living Your Best Life

I am inspired by other peoples sayings or wise words that seem to speak to me either something I have een written down or just sometimes someone will just say something and I think aha that is so true.
So I am going to post a short series of wise words wherevever they have come from I hope you like them.

You still have a life
You've got your life
and there is no reason
why you can't have a fulfilling one.

Recovery means making adjustments so that your life's journey continues to be a rich life journey but you have taken account of whatever the difficulties are that you are experiencing.

Whatever the problem you recognise what help and support you need in order to play a full part in your own life.
Sheila Hollins (Abigail Witchalls mother)

Still silent body
But within my spirit sings
Dancing in love light

Abigail Witchalls

Abigail Witchalls was stabbed in the neck and was left paralysed she composed this poem by blinking. She can now speak after being paralysed for four years.

I find her poem and the wise words of her mother very inspiring and aim to live my own life playing as full a part in it as I can

gentle hugs