So here's the main part of the book. Each chapter is divided by a month starting with January. The goal is to perfect each "task" and by December be able to do them all perfectly. I've really been thinking about all this this past month and I really don't want this to be work. It's summer! I want it to be fun.
I'm posting the complete list for you to check out. I'm going to look through it and pick a couple of things I'm really interested in doing. Maybe it will take me a year... who knows.
I also would like to try and see if I can get the kids to create their own "mini" happiness project. That may be overzealous.
Month 1 - Boost Energy
- Go to sleep earlier
- Exercise better
- Tackle a nagging task
- Act more energetic
Month 2 - Remember Love
- Quit nagging
- Don't expect praise or appreciation
- Fight right
- No dumping
- Give proofs of love
Month 3 - Aim Higher
- Enjoy the fun of failure
- Ask for help
- Work smart
- Enjoy now
Month 4 - Lighten Up
- Sing in the morning
- Acknowledge the reality of people's feelings
- Be a treasure house of happy memories
- Take time for projects
Month 5 - Be Serious About Play
- Find more fun
- Take time to be silly
- Go off the path
- Start a collection
Month 6 - Buy Some Happiness
- Indulge in a modest splurge
- Buy needful things
- Spend out
- Give something up
Month 7 - Contemplate the Heavens
- Read memoirs of a catastrophe
- Keep a gratitude notebook
- Imitate a spiritual master
Month 8 - Pursue a Passion
- Create a portfolio
- Make time
- Forget about the results
- Master a new technology
Month 9 - Pay Attention
- Pray purposefully
- Stimulate the mind in new ways
- Keep a food diary
Month 10 - Make time for friends
- Remember birthdays
- Be generous
- Show up
- Don't gossip
- Make three new friends
Month 11 - Keep a Contented Heart
- Laugh out loud
- Use good manners
- Give positive reviews
- Find an area of refuge
Month 12 - Boot Camp Perfect!
I'd love your thoughts and comments!
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