Tag: contentment

attitude adjustment (or THP: Chapter Eleven)

(This is part eleven in a series about The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin.  To start at the beginning, click here. )

Gretchen’s last month of resolutions, November, focused on her attitude instead of actions. (I know what you’re thinking–what about December?  Shouldn’t THAT be her last month of resolutions?  Spoiler alert: she attempts to follow ALL of them in December!)

Gretchen recognized that she struggled with having a ‘contented heart,’ and I admit that I have trouble with contentment as well. While sometimes not being content can be beneficial (think self-improvement or seeking opportunities for change), overall discontentment can be draining to oneself and others. Continue reading “attitude adjustment (or THP: Chapter Eleven)” →

think on things eternal (or THP: Chapter Eight)

(This is part eight in a series about The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin.  To start at the beginning, click here. )

It’s been awhile since I’ve written one of these happiness project posts.  A lot has happened: the holidays, house projects, getting pregnant…the later months of 2018 were quite the whirlwind.  But, I’m back at it and determined to finish this book, and these posts!  Continue reading “think on things eternal (or THP: Chapter Eight)” →