What Makes You Happy?
What Makes You Happy?
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I was headed yesterday to visit a friend who lives about an hour away. Stuck in traffic, waiting for a very long, very slow train to pass, I was getting more and more grumbly. I was late for lunch! I decided drumming my fingers on the steering wheel and complaining was doing no good. I should change my mindset – think about what makes me happy instead.
So, I started this mental activity of alphabetically coming up with a list of things that make me happy. I texted a few to my friend (along with an apology and explanation for why I was late) and finished the list just about the time the looooong train finally finished crossing the intersection:
What Makes Me Happy?
- Antelope and Accolades
- Birthdays and Beaches
- Christmas and Comfort
- Dogwoods and Dawn
- Easter and Enthusiasm
- Friends and Family
- Grandkids and Gratitude
- Hospitality and Hugs
- Integrity and Inspirations
- JellyBellies and Justice
- Kids and Kisses
- Learning and Laughter
- Music and Mountains
- Neighbors and Nourishment
- Opportunities and Oysters (on the half shell)
- Puppies and Possibilities
- Quiet and Quirkiness
- Relaxation and Roses
- Scripture and Springtime
- Thankfulness and Trust
- Understanding and Unconditional Love
- Visitors and Vacations
- Writing and WordPress
- Xander and Xylophones
- Yodeling and Yellow
- Zoos and Zebras
So, try it! Next time you’re stuck in traffic, instead of grumbling and strumming, think about what makes you happy. You’ll pass the time with a smile instead of a frown, and the train will fly by!
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