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The Happiness Challenge can still be found in the January dates (21 days, "creating lasting positive change."  Based on the TED Talk by Shawn Achor.  Watch the video below!)
The happy secret to better work

January 10, 2016

1/10/2016

 
  • Three gratitudes: 1.—Checking things off the to-do list; 2.—Pizza delivery; 3—Creamy vanilla milkshake candles
  • Exercise: Since walking is more of a chore than I expected, I spent 15 minutes with sit-ups and stretches; this is ridiculous, but at least I’m being honest, here.  After final exams, I’ve gotta figure this out.
  • Meditation:  I did something I haven’t done in years—sat in the dark and listened to Enya, peaceful thoughts, simple relaxation
  • Random Act of Kindness email: Completed
  • Journal about one positive experience in the past 24 hours:
This is an email that went out to all members of the Chicago Writers Association:

The Write City Magazine is kicking off 2016 with wonderful poetry from English Teacher, Novelist, and Poet Geralyn Hesslau Magrady. http://www.chicagowrites.org/the-write-city-magazine/ 
Our magazine is currently looking for poetry and short fiction and non-fiction pieces. Make 2016 the year to submit!

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