Welcome to September’s social experiment! My theory is that I’ll stick to this if I publish it, because you will maybe read it. If I don’t lay out my routine, I won’t follow through, and then the outcomes of my experiment will not be measurable. I know – what?! Who am I? Measurable outcomes… pffffft.
But I do want to attempt this. I have always tried to be an optimist; I’ve also noticed that I complain about anything on a dime/whim/Tuesday… Not important stuff – I’m surprisingly zen with those scenarios. I’m talking about stupid chit – moments and encounters that hardly warrant the half bag of m&m’s I justify eating, let alone reiteration to a loved one. Why, oh why, do I do this? I’m not sure, and I want to see if I can change it.
So, throughout the month of September, I am going to post five little wins or moments of gratitude every day. Little wins like “Jude didn’t pee on the bath mat, despite a less than fresh litter box.”, or “Lovely dinner with family and friends.”, or “Spent time with my furry soulmate”. They might seem silly or insignificant, and that’s ok.
The goal is to recognize that aside from the things I’m most grateful for (health, love, family, and friends), there are great little wins every day, and they far out weigh the stuff I let get under my skin. I think this process will also give needed insight on what I notice, and how I can improve as a person. I know what you’re thinking – what the hell genius.
I hope this project gives me some insight – into what? No idea! I just know I have more great moments in a day than bad ones, and I need to remember that. And it never hurts to work-out in groups. So, who’s in? Anyone willing to do this along with me?
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