HP - Month One

"Happiness Project" - Month One

 As the focus for the first month, I've chosen 'Health and Vitality'; I've noticed that when I feel good, I'm more likely to be happy, and when I'm happy, I'm more likely to feel good, hence, focusing on the 'feel good' part of that equation seemed to make logical sense.

 The goals I've chosen for this first thirty days are reasonably simple ones:
 - Stretch (at least five minutes per day suggested)
- Get some rest (aiming for being in bed by 10:30)
- Take my vitamins
- Minimize visible clutter/tidy
- Aim to complete one 'nagging' project per week

 The 'nagging project' also counts as 'reducing visible clutter'/'tidying' - the project last week was purchasing&completing the anniversary present for Wolf (more details after October 10th, wouldn't want him accidentally finding out about it early!), and this week was to replace all of the bedding in all of the gecko cages, and spot clean the snake tanks. (Mostly because I forgot about needing to complete one project per week, and these are the two big projects I've completed thus far, hahaha). This weekend, I'm tackling the laundry pile and the bed linens.

 So far, I'm doing pretty good - a few blips early on, but things seem to be evening out quite nicely. I also purchased a business plan, and - while it's sitting in my inbox right now, without even having been looked at - it is at least there. Hooray!

 Aright, that's enough on Month One for now...
 Instead, I leave you with a (continually growing) list of

  Secrets of Adulthood:
- Sometimes, all you need is a really good laugh.
- It IS okay to ask for help.
- Happiness doesn't always make you happy.
- It's alright to be corrected; this is how we learn.
- No one knows everything; if you did, you'd never grow.
- Don't kill the messenger.
- The things you do consistently matter a lot more than the things you do 'sometimes'.
- People remember the way you make them feel.
- Cold water and salt will help colors stay.
- Medication actually DOES relieve most symptoms.
- People usually are NOT thinking about you.
- Time takes time, and nothing changes if nothing changes.
- Actions speak louder than words, and words are important too.
- Over deliver.
- By doing a little bit each day, you can get a LOT accomplished.
- Bring a jacket.
- Most people actually like it when you call them, even if they aren't available to talk at the time.
- It's alright to be you.
- People really just want to be loved.