happiness
Happiness, defined; things that help you find happiness, keep it, and share it with others.
Triple Threat
I made three brief bullets in preparation of this note; as a makeshift outline. I dare not type them now for shame of realizing the pure crypticness of them. In any event, I resolved to create something for the sake of a much needed “HAFF Time;" as so elegantly named by the lovely Kalyn Nicholson (Kalyn’s Coffee Talk). It is based off of an element from a recent concert from one of her fellow Toronto natives (in addition to major sporting events [Halftime]). The acronym stands for “Honesty, Acceptance, Forgiveness, and Focus” (if I got the order right). I was recently afforded the opportunity to be brutally honest with myself by a newly christened BFF (Best Friend Forever). He demanded an answer to a question that I have long dreaded for some reason: “What is stressing you out?”
By Nefarious Darrius7 years ago in Motivation
I Try to Find Time for Myself
College life is hard y'all. Taking a full load of classes, working 30 hours a week, being in 2 student orgs, and having a dog are the things I have to balance this semester. Add on top of that a long distance relationship and being a 24 hour drive away from my family. But even though most days I can't find a couple minutes to relax by myself, I still try my hardest to make time for my thoughts and prayers every day. When I wake up in the mornings, I take my dog out and while I'm waiting for her to finish her business, I pray. It might only be 3 minutes, but it makes me feel closer to God and has made my prayer life stronger. On the days that I walk/ride a bike to work I like to not listen to music so I can think and plan my day in my head. I think about what I'll eat for lunch, if I have time to go home between work and class, and when will I get my workout in for the day. One of the orgs I am in is my school's club swim team. I go to practice 2-3 times a week (depending on how much homework I have) and it is a great way to de-stress and clear my head. I also try to go to a circuit class 2 times a week so I really feel the burn. Working out is helping me realize how out of shape I am and how good I feel afterwards. Since I have started working out more I have become happier, less stressed, and I have even lost some weight. Another way I keep my busy schedule less stressful is by having a planner. I have color coded pens for class, work, and personal stuff. It helps to keep me reminded of all the things I have to do and gives me milestones to look forward too. Every weekend that I get to see my boyfriend I put little heart stickers on the day he comes. For the times my mom and sister are coming to see me I put stars. Having a cute, organized planner keeps me sane and makes sure I do all my homework. Even though I am a busy girl with all the things I have on my plate, finding time to myself to pray or plan out the day is such a crucial part of my less stressful life.
By Andrea Curtis7 years ago in Motivation
GoT Ironies (cont.)
First of all, I would like to thank the anonymous tipper on my last story! Whoever you are I truly appreciate it! I enjoy writing. I’m not sure if I’m the best, but I like that someone is reading some of my most inner thoughts and personal actions of my daily life and rewarding me with a tip! So thank you for helping to put a little bit extra towards the caring of my kids.
By LaLa Magnoliagyrl7 years ago in Motivation
Thoughts on Purpose
I like to preface all of my articles with a brief statement: these thoughts are mine, crafted from my own personal experiences. They may not work for you, but I like sharing them in case they could offer a perspective you might not have previously considered. It may make sense for me and where I am in life today, and tomorrow it may change. We’re all here just trying to figure it all out from the experiences we’ve been given anyway.
By Shannon Easter7 years ago in Motivation
Ok to Not Be Ok, Please Do Not Forget That
Today was a day off. Walking the kids to school gave me chance to sit in my own head and that is not always a good thing. Readers of my previous articles will know what happened a few weeks ago now and today was a bit of a hit.
By Dawn Elizabeth7 years ago in Motivation
How to Express Yourself
Whether it's through painting or screaming your lungs out inside your garage, expressing yourself is important to you, me, and everyone around in this fragile society. It keeps us together in the worst of times and allows us to come apart in the best of times. Expressing yourself is a must for those that are emotionally pent up, confused, frustrated, and/ or feeling hopeless with any issue at any time. It's helped people come to terms with who they are as a person and it's helped them feel as if they're a better person.
By Jacob Harold7 years ago in Motivation
Voice Your Choice
You start pre-kinder then it’s 7th grade and before you know it you’re graduating high school. All our lives we’re expected to live by a timeline. You start school at a certain age and begin college at another but why? Why do we follow this as if it’s the only way we will survive? Life nowadays doesn’t even have meaning. Maybe because I’m becoming an adult or because people are living but not actually living. We live to die but what is all in between matters. It is who you are. Every good deed you did, every mistake you made and all the risks you took, it is all you. So instead of just living to survive, live to feel alive.
By Shaileen7 years ago in Motivation
My First Tattoo
As a child, I thought tattoos were scary. I was (and still am) afraid of needles, as well as the sight of my own blood. My highly traditional parents ingrained into my brain that I could never have a tattoo because people with tattoos were "bad," "scary," or "trouble-makers," and of course as a child you have to agree. You begin to judge people based on what your parents have taught you until you eventually begin to grow into your own mindset.
By Jade C7 years ago in Motivation
