Quest For Happy

"That which does not kill us makes us stronger." - Friedrich Nietzsche

Another job interview that didn't turn into a job offer. Not going to lie, a little bummed about it, but I have learned to deal with it and move on. Another job  rejection that hasn't killed me, I'm still standing. Only a lesson to be learned to make me stronger. One thing that does keep me going is knowing that there is something bigger and better out there that will make me happy. 

I finally got my hands on book The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. Since I still have extra time on my hands, this is the perfect time to be on the quest for happy this year. It's not that I'm unhappy, I am aware of what makes me happy, at least I think I do... For sure number one on my list is to have some kind of income, but until I can fulfill this goal, it never hurts to start a new project. Who knows where it may lead? Besides, we all could use a little more happy.

I guess I will be making resolutions after all this year! January's first resolution is to Boost Energy by going to sleep earlier; exercise better; toss, restore, organize; tackle a nagging task; and act more energetic. 

• Sleep has not been a problem for me. I love my sleep, I get a full eight hours every night, but I definitely could go to sleep earlier.  
• Exercise better. This is one that will be a problem for me. I am not a fan of anything that involves any kind of physical movement. I have a gym membership that has not been used, ever, okay maybe once and it was not a pleasant experience. I do however enjoy going for walks. This I can do and manage, when the weather is nice out. It's just so hard to do in the cold, winter months. I know it's something I need to work on.  
• Toss, restore, organize/Tackle a nagging task. I have decided to combine these two because my never ending nagging task is to toss, restore, and organize. I have piles of stuff that needs to be organized, donated, or trashed. I am happy to say I started this task yesterday and have a bag of paper that is to be recycled. 
• Act more energetic. Not entirely sure on how to do this. If I get enough sleep, start exercising, eat better and healthier, and declutter, I should have more energy? Isn't that how this whole thing works?

Being halfway through this month, I have a couple weeks to get this going and really incorporate it into my everyday life. Will these small steps bring me more happiness? I'm hoping to find out. Stay tuned as I start this quest for happy. 

What can you do to be more happy?