Day 98: Helpful Research.

[Wordsworth2]

Today I decided to do some research on some of the things I could do to help me on my journey. Some of the things I probably won't do, but you never know, like cold water swimming. Other things were more easily done to help. The things I found are probably obvious or things you already know, but if you want to have a look you can.

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I hope you're all doing well and staying safe.

[IndigoBlue61]

It’s always worth a look at our Useful Resources section too 😊

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[sunny369 Restart Dec 2023]

cold water swimming, definitely not for me! makes me shudder just to think of it

the gratitude thing is quite interesting though, I have been working on this (having been given a book on the subject for Christmas) One suggestion was, each night when you go to bed, to think about all the good things that happened during the day that you are grateful for, then decide the best thing that happened and say thank you for it. Every night.

Surprisingly I found this takes a bit of practice, so many days are a round of work and routine and chores and complaining that actually appreciating all the good things in a day, every day, took a conscious effort and was a habit I needed to cultivate

[Wordsworth2 in reply to sunny369]

Hi Sunny369, one thing I have found in my research is that having a gratitude journal can stave off depression and make you feel more positive about your life and generally make you feel happier. It's one of the reasons I've started doing it. It does take practice and it does need discipline, but it'll be worth it in the end. Keep at it though and I, for one, am very grateful that you read my posts and for your support. Keep going!

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Wordsworth2]

I assume you've found the Happiness Celebration that's posted here every day

[Wordsworth2 in reply to BridgeGirl]

I don't get on here until late, so no, I haven't. Sorry. If you could point me in the right direction?

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Wordsworth2]

You'll find it in Pinned Posts, with the other forum activities, and there's always one open: as a new one is posted, the old one is closed.

[Sheperdess Maintainer]

It’s always good to mix it up a bit and try new things. Let us know which ones work for you 😊👍

[Wordsworth2]

I have certainly added some gratefulness to the blog tonight! We'll see if it works!