March Happiness Project: Work It!
March 15, 2010 by blackgirlgrown
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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 [...]
February Happiness Project: Give Love
February 4, 2010 by blackgirlgrown
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February’s theme for blackgirlgrown’s 2010 Happiness Project is LOVE. Happiness Project author Gretchen Rubin notes that the more love in your life, the happier you are. This is in no means limited to romantic love. It is the love of family, friends, children, coworkers, and mankind.
A French proverb that I’ve quoted a million times is [...]
2010 Happiness Project: January Wrap Up
January 30, 2010 by blackgirlgrown
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Our 2010 Happiness Project for January focused on getting more energy. For me, that meant getting more quality sleep and more exercise.
More Quality Sleep: Grade B+
Those who know me know well my great affinity for restful slumber. I am likely to choose sleep over almost anything. But that didn’t necessarily translate into quality sleep. For [...]
blackgirlgrown 2010 Happiness Project – January: Energy
January 4, 2010 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under 2010 happiness project, health and wellness
Several months ago I stumbled upon Gretchen Rubin, a new author and guest blogger on Huffington Post. Her focus: to be happy and help others find happiness. Before you avert your eyes and click elsewhere with the “how can someone teach me to be happy” groan, give us a minute.
Gretchen Rubin’s Happiness Project, more fulfilling [...]
