I just wanted to take some time to look at why I decided to accept the challenge
I thought it was crazy that 71% of people fail this challenge, citing lack of time as the leading cause. And then I asked myself, "Can I be happy about something for 100 days in a row?" I thought, of course I can. I have a lot in my life to make me happy, but this is also a time of year that I generally deal with a lot of negativity and tend to let myself get down about life. So, then I thought it would be a great way to force myself to find some positivity each day.
So, I filled out the form and gave them my Instagram handle to track it (jrghanson if you'd care to follow me) and I starting snapping and posting those pictures.
Right now I'm on Day 44 (I know, I know, I'm not exactly halfway through, but I'm close enough, ok?) and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the challenge thus far and whether I've noticed a difference in my outlook or my mood.
Some days, it is kind of a challenge to find something that makes me happy, and other days it is a challenge to pick just one. But most days, I wake up in the morning and think, "What am I going to be happy about today?" And I think that is a really positive way to begin my day. Its a little forced, maybe, but isn't there a study out there somewhere that says if you force yourself to smile long enough it becomes a real smile? Same concept, I think.
I don't think that the challenge is necessarily for everyone, for some people it would just be an unnecessary inconvenience, and some would find it silly and forced (as I said before). However, I came upon this challenge at an interesting point in my life. I'm in a position of transition in my life, and the transition brings with it all of the warring emotions of hope, excitement, a whole lot of fear, and even more heartache. So, I cannot think of a better time to have come across this simple challenge, Find something that makes you happy each day for 100 days and share it with the world, and maybe, just maybe, you'll share a little bit of the happiness that you've found with others.
I included some of my highlights
Stay happy, readers!
