I am a very strong proponent of Journaling and have been doing it actively for several years. I have all kinds of journals, daily, reflective, photography, emotional, and happiness. I will post about each of those journal types in an upcoming date, but first off, let’s get happy, shall we

One of the greatest reasons that most people feel sad, is because they think about what they don’t have, instead of what they do have. I first started my Happiness Journal when I was feeling really down. There really wasn’t anything wrong in my life, but I didn’t have much motivation and was feeling a little depressed. I decided that instead of focusing on the things that made me sad, I would focus on the things that made me happy. It was difficult at the start, struggling to find happiness. But soon I found myself thinking about my journal all day long, and looking for the things that actually made me happy. I went from seeing an old couple walking down to the street, to a cute old couple holding hands in love walking down the street. Soon everywhere I went, I saw the good part of life.

Now the journal was very simple. I put the date down, and then I made a list of all the things that made me happy. You can also download a template that I created that has a spot for a complete week.

Download Happiness Journal
Template By Clicking Here

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Here is a sample from today, when I wrote this:
Friday August 3, 2007

• Had a great conversation with Ashley, Karla, and Sarah at Cutters Point
• Watched my pet frog Pimpy swim around his aquarium for 5 minutes
• Talked on the phone to my best friend for 20 minutes

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Something I like to do from time to time is to get her some flowers for my mommy. No special occasion, just a random something to let her know that I maybe, kind of, sort of love her. She always gets mad at me because she said that it’s a waste of money, that she already knows how I feel, yet it’s that split second where she smiles knowing that her little boy thought of her during the day, that makes it all worth it.

So how about today you get some flowers from your mom and pay her a little visit. If you don’t live near her, order some flowers online or better yet, give her a call. For a mom, it’s never an inconvenience to hear from her kids. If your mom is no longer reachable… well then take a few moments to remember her, about the goods times that you had, and how she always made you feel special when you were not feeling well.

Today, I’m feeling extra loving, I might even buy her a balloon

If you regularly read this blog, you know that one of my most influential and favorite speakers is Jerry “DRhino” Clark. Rhino… Rhino…. Rhino…

One of his most popular concept is what he calls the “30 Day Mental Fast.” Here is a short video explaining one of the ideas behind this concept. At the end of August, I will be going to a convention for my Network Marketing company. After I return, I will be doing the 30 Day Mental Fast and I challenge others to do it with me as well. Enjoy this short video: