March Happiness Project: Work It!

March’s theme for blackgirlgrown’s 2010 Happiness Project is WORK IT!  That’s what we’ve been doing over here at blackgirlgrown.  Happiness Project author Gretchen Rubin notes:

I’ve become increasingly convinced that the atmosphere of growth is far more important than generally recognized.

Studies show that novelty and challenge—though they can make us uncomfortable, frustrated, uneasy, etc.—are keys to happiness. People who have novel experiences are happier than those who stay in a rut. Also, people are very sensitive to change in their circumstances, whether in a positive or negative direction. Therefore, a feeling of progress, improvement, and learning makes us happier.

This month I’ve been focusing on being as effective as I can be in the workplace and the extra-curricular activities I’m passionate about (blackgirlgrown and Komen for the Cure).  This month, be good at what you do.  The sense of accomplishment is good for the soul.  And as Gretchen notes, it contributes to a sense of purpose, progress, and happiness!

Have You Read?

• Women Network, Still Not Getting Ahead
• Things All Happy People Know
• August 2010 Happiness Project: Have FUN!
• BE to New Grads: Job Hunting Mistakes
• Getting Unstuck