To obtain happiness (it's worth trying)
Keep the diary for one week, repeat when the effect will wear off.
Well, here it goes.
Monday: Thanksgiving (Think back over the past week and list three things you are grateful for)
1. I'm grateful for the money in my wallet (which was partly earned)
2. I'm grateful for being able to sleep as much as I wanted
3. I'm grateful for all delicious food I've eaten :3
Tuesday: Terrific Times (Think about one of the most wonderful experiences in your life, imagine yourself back in that moment in time and describe how you felt)
Well, I remember finding new friends who showed me the anime world. I felt amazing back then, as if I wasn't alone. Then there were parties and interesting crowd, then attention from boys - hell, it was awkward. But still, great times.
Wednesday: Future Fantastic (write about your life in the future. Imagine that everything has gone really well. Be realistic, but imagine that you have achieved all of your aims and ambitions)
Let's see... In the future I'm married and have a nice family of my own, probably with kids, I'm teaching English, working as a translator, I've moved to a place I want to (not sure about foreign country), I'm also learning a new language, I've been through psychotherapy and practice as a counselor... In general, I have achieved progress in three branches of a life-tree: family, profession and self-development.
Thursday: Dear... (Think about someone in your life who is really important to you. Imagine that you have only one opportunity to tell them how important they are to you. Write a letter to this person)
Dear mom, We aren't really close, but I want to tell you that I do appreciate you both as a mother and a person. You did a great job raising me, you had to work really hard, but you managed. And I admire you. I like that you are independent, sociable and have many skills. I am happy to have you and wish you health and joy.
Friday: Reviewing the Situation (Think back over the past seven days and make a note of three things that went really well for you. Write a sentence about why do you think each event turned out so well)
I should've written this on Friday. But I've got lost in Lost XD Also started Masters of Sex. It's cool.
1. My study for the diploma needed to be done by the middle of February. I can worry about exams now and about the study later.
2. Handed over lab.reports, 4 had been marked. Great =)
3. I've got larger scholarship? That was quite a surprise! Now I have the money for a dress, but I haven't bought it yet.
Well, I guess this doesn't count because I've failed to complete the diary in five days. I'm going to start over soon.
But I have to say, I felt a boost of happiness on Thursday =))) Maybe it really is working)
A perfect diary from "In 59 seconds: Do a little, change a lot" by Richard Wiseman
nanao-hamster
| понедельник, 02 декабря 2013