Things I Enjoy Daily

Published on August 12, 2008 By JillUser In Blogging

Happiness has been a subject on my mind a lot lately. I have been taking a look at my days to figure out what made a "good tired" or a "bad tired" at the end of each. The things that seemed to lead to a good day are pretty consistent:

-I got to spend time with my husband (especially if we ate a meal as a family)

-I enjoyed some coffee in the morning

-I enjoyed watching my children play and truly listened to their voices

-I spent some time outdoors even if it was just for a short walk

-I talked to/emailed/spent time with a friend

-Did something I had previously planned on accomplishing

-Planned things to do the next day

One thing I've known about myself for a long time is that I'm a very linear thinker and I like structure and stability. I'm not very spontaneous but make an effort to be on occasion. I think everyone should venture out of their comfort zone on occasion in order to grow but in general, I'm most happy in my own little structured habitat.

Simple things like having dinner as a family make me very happy. I love holiday gatherings especially if I host. I'm a happy homemaker but I certainly don't consider myself "JUST a stay-at-home mom". I enjoy staying connected with the grown up world via doing HR work for Stardock.

I appreciate every day that ends with all of my children happy and healthy and snug in their warm, safe home. I remind myself every day how incredibly fortunate we are. Even if the day ends with a "bad tired", I'm still thankful to have had the day.

Comments

Boudica

on Aug 12, 2008

I think taking a moment each day in gratitude goes a long way towards happiness. Some people naturally seem to be sunny, positive people, other people need to take a minute to remind themselves of the good things. I'm one of them. Just reading your post made me think that hey even though I am having a hard time now, I still have little things to be thankful for time with friends etc.

JillUser

on Aug 13, 2008

Just reading your post made me think that hey even though I am having a hard time now, I still have little things to be thankful for time with friends etc.

I'm glad you got that from what I wrote. When I was growing up I would often complain about how my friends got expensive clothes or vacations and I didn't. My dad would then remind me that sure, there will always be people who have more but there are always a lot of people who have far less too. That thought always helped me keep things in perspective and be thankful for how good I have it.

These days it seems friends and family are being diagnosed with cancer or other life threatening illnesses right and left. It makes you examine your own life and ask the question, "If this is all I will ever have, am I at peace with that?" I'm in the fortunate situation to be able to answer that question with a very sound YES.

I feel for people who haven't found their soul mate or are unable to have the children they always wanted. That is where I think the bulk of my good fortune is. Those are things that people really have no control over. My hubby calls it the "good luck vortex" that has lead me to such happiness.

foreverserenity

on Aug 14, 2008

This is wonderful, I love lists like these! Stepping out of your comfort zone is always good in my book! I recently went bowling at the demands of my kids who said I would love it and I did. Bowling is not something we did where I was born, never done it, not a past time at all. I thought I would make a fool of myself but it was fun and we had a great time!

stevendedalus

on Aug 18, 2008

When I was growing up I would often complain about how my friends got expensive clothes or vacations and I didn't.

You're favorite film must be Katherine Hepburn's "Alice Adams."

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