Some people love it, some people hate it, but I think it's super important to try and keep positive and happy; and in a world that is increasingly negative and pessimistic, I
think it’s important to find at least one positive moment in every single day.
In April 2014, I decided I was going to do the #100happydays challenge. The idea being you take a photo of a happy moment for 100 days running. Simple. I did it, and I loved it! So when I got to 100, I kept going and turned it into #365happydays, and when those finished I turned it into #365morehappydays. I’m currently on day 116 of my second year doing it, and when I finish this one I will probably do another year. Here’s why…
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| A few from my first #365happydays album :) |
In April 2014, I decided I was going to do the #100happydays challenge. The idea being you take a photo of a happy moment for 100 days running. Simple. I did it, and I loved it! So when I got to 100, I kept going and turned it into #365happydays, and when those finished I turned it into #365morehappydays. I’m currently on day 116 of my second year doing it, and when I finish this one I will probably do another year. Here’s why…
I found that taking a moment out of every single day to find
something positive, or something that makes you smile, really helped me to maintain a positive mental attitude (it’s all about the PMA). It was VERY helpful during the many sleepless nights when Poppy was very little!! I'm a pretty cheery person anyway, but these little projects make me even happier, as I am taking time out of every day to be grateful for everything
I have to be happy about.
That’s not to say there aren’t rubbish days, there are believe me, and some of them are just plain awful. But even in those dark moments I try to find something to smile about. Maybe it’s a text from a friend, or an inspirational quote, or a silly picture from Timehop that jogs a lovely memory. Maybe it's a glass (or bottle) of wine at the end of a hard day. There is always positivity hidden somewhere, sometimes you just have to look hard to find it.
That’s not to say there aren’t rubbish days, there are believe me, and some of them are just plain awful. But even in those dark moments I try to find something to smile about. Maybe it’s a text from a friend, or an inspirational quote, or a silly picture from Timehop that jogs a lovely memory. Maybe it's a glass (or bottle) of wine at the end of a hard day. There is always positivity hidden somewhere, sometimes you just have to look hard to find it.
I’ve been through rough times, and I never used to have this outlook on life (something several friends will back up, sorry guys!), but after a harsh talking to one evening a few years ago, I decided to change my outlook. Everything is a choice, and I choose to be happy, and I choose to share that happiness with the people in my life.
I have found that my happiness has spread too. Some of my
friends enjoyed my ‘happy days’ so much that they have messaged me to say thank
you for making them smile and a couple of friends have taken on the challenge too. Yey! One lovely friend started her happy days after seeing mine to help her recovery from being unwell, and I love seeing her daily pictures!
A good friend shared something lately on Facebook, and I
love it so much. It said, “If you see someone without a smile, give them yours.”
Maybe my happy days pictures help spread a smile. And that thought makes me incredibly happy!
Xx
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| Some from my #365morehappydays album :) |
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