Time to Start My Own Happiness Project?

Well, it took me 8 months but the book my mother in law bought me for my birthday, The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, I have finally begun reading and WOW, it is fantastic!

I had to chuckle when I began reading it as she started out explaining how she delved into all this research about what it means to be happy, and all the structure she put into this personal project. It seemed... compulsive! I mean I've always been a go with the flow kinda gal. I never dreamed of sitting down and writing out my own personal commandments or secrets of adulthood! However as I continue to read, and am discovering how well thought out the layout is, how each chapter reflects a particular month's goal and each goal is broken down in to sub-categories of achievement, I find myself admiring that trait! Being able to establish crystal clear focus and writing these tools out to keep one's self on track is important!

As a kid I would often go for a quiet walk in the countryside and found it incredibly therapeutic. No bustling sounds around me, just the wind, the trees and the odd bird. I could do so much uninterrupted thinking (I'm smiling just thinking about that notion).

Now, as an adult, I bet you find the same challenge, where you are constantly being bombarded with responsibilities or questions or in some cases, a little girl (or two!) who NEEDS to be held RIGHT NOW or the world will end! lol

I find myself understanding the value of structure and planning. I think for 2014 Gretchen's idea of a happiness project, is a great idea. Mapping out my business goals alongside my personal and family goals will be perhaps a challenge at first, but I can see it reaping great reward come next Christmas! 

In fact, I'm so excited for the idea that I've already begun purging my house of unnecessary items and WOOO HOOO! It is liberating! I can't wait to get started on my wardrobe!