Week 2

So, hopefully the exercises you worked on last week were helpful.  Letting go is an ongoing process, and one that you should almost practice daily.  Once you've let go of the BIG stuff, the daily issues will be easier to notice and handle.  Just try to figure out if your moods are swinging because of something in the present or the past, and you'll be more relaxed in life.  More relaxed = Happier :)

Now we move into Week 2, which is all about Gratitude, and oddly enough, it's the single most important week of all.  I have found over the years, to start with letting go, because so many people are holding onto past issues and can never see the beauty before their very eyes.  Once we get rid of the junk, we gain clarity.

And gratitude will set the standard for the rest of the weeks.  Consider it the base of the triangle in our happiness pyramid.  Without it, everything else will crumble to the ground.

Homework:  Do as many or as few as you want, as long as you do at least one thing every day.

1. Every morning, write a list of 10+ things you are grateful for (can be done in the evening as well.)
2. Send a friend a letter (friend, spouse, child, co-worker) or note of why you are grateful for them.  You can do this once, or pick someone different each day.
3. When you get in bed, think about your day and pick one thing that really made you feel good.
4. For one day, try to sincerely thank everyone who helps you out.  Look them in the eye, and make sure they know you mean it.
5. Start a gratitude journal, and write in it every day.  Only good things in this journal, no negative stuff.
6. Save the photo above, and make it your background on your phone.  Every time you check your phone, think of something your're thankful for in that moment.  

I know it seems like you have to write a lot on this journey, but I truly believe that the act of writing will connect you to yourself, and uncover who you're supposed to be.  

It's show week, so hopefully I'll be checking in at some point.  If not, do your homework and I'll see you in week 3!

Have a fabulous week :)