Three Good Things!

Mrs. Luther073082 · Mar 1, 2008

Research has shown that people who wrote down 3 good things that happened to them at the end of the day increased their happiness significantly over a 6 month period. This is something I've already been doing a little of before I knew about the research, but I would like to make a point to do it every day now. Since I have an anxiety disorder, I sometimes find myself in the car on the way home remembering the embarassing or insecure moments of the day and worrying over those instead of concentrating on all of the positive things that happened. I think this would be a good exercise for me to learn to concentrate on the positive aspects of my day. So tonight I will be back here to report the good stuff that happened today!

Does anybody else want to join me? What are 3 good things that happened to you today?

Inkachu · Mar 1, 2008

I think this is a WONDERFUL idea. It's very healthy to train our brains to dwell on the positive instead of the negative. Since it's just the morning now, I'll list 3 things from yesterday, if that's ok!

1. My son was sick the night before, but yesterday he was much better.
2. We had a sunny day.
3. My period is almost over, lol.

Mrs. Luther073082 · Mar 1, 2008

1. I went to church 2.) I DROVE there! (and to other new places today) 3.) My Mom won free bagels for a year from Panera Bread and we got them today. Yay for free food!

KTKat · Mar 1, 2008

^ haha free bagels for a year???!! that's awesome!

well my day was a little tough but 3 things...
1. I went to my sons team in training breakfast without having a panic attack. 2. I've accepted my dogs passing (sort of). 3. I drove to my moms. Hopefully better tomorrow, I'm feeling a little depressed at the moment.

Inkachu · Mar 2, 2008

*more hugs for Kat*

1. It's a beautiful, sunny day
2. Made it to church and didn't have a coughing attack during the service
3. The pastor called up all the kids and babies to demonstrate how special they are...CUTENESS OVERLOAD!

Daughter of His · Mar 2, 2008

I love this idea !!!

1--I am exhilariated by the weather we're having-it's cool with a light breeze. (I live in Texas and this doesn't last long.)

2--Got a super sweet e-mail from a friend.

3--I'm feeling optimistic in general.

Mrs. Luther073082 · Mar 2, 2008

1. I worked out 2.) I spent a lot of time playing with a snuggling with my dog 3.) I read most of chapter 5 for social psychology.

Inkachu · Mar 2, 2008

1. Had supper with my folks, which was really nice
2. Still not feeling as sick as I was, praise God
3. The weather's been gorgeous all day - cool and sunny and brisk

Amhacajo · Mar 3, 2008

It was a nice sunny day for hanging the washing out

The Pumpkin Soup I made for dinner turned out really well

My mother in law dropped in for a coffee

wonderous · Mar 3, 2008

I had a great nap today!

God was with me throughout the day!

My derealisation is decreasing!

Mrs. Luther073082 · Mar 3, 2008

1.) I worked out 2.) I am going to get in the hot tub later 3.) I finally got in touch with my group members.

Inkachu · Mar 3, 2008

1. Another sunny, beautiful day
2. I'm training a new girl at work, and she seems nice and intelligent
3. I have the world's cutest little boy

KTKat · Mar 3, 2008

- I got a lot done today
- I have a great husband and son
- hmm and my periods over haha that's always good!

Amhacajo · Mar 4, 2008

got my vacuuming and a few other things done this morning with no one else around.

had a good chat with my pastor on msn

I have made it through the day relatively well and my anxiety levels have gone down

Mrs. Luther073082 · Mar 4, 2008

1. I got 77 participants for my experiment 2. I hung out with my brother tonight and we had another long talk, then when I was going to go in he said "hey come back out so we can talk some more" so now I'm like yay, my brother respects me and enjoys my company :clap:

3. My dog loves me

and today I will even go for a #4. There were not any tornadoes.

Amhacajo · Mar 4, 2008

My daughter was on her best behaviour out shopping this morning.

Got some work done out in the yard

Beginning to feel better with my anxiety today.

Amaryllismayfly · Mar 4, 2008

I am excited because God is in control of my life~

I like my little avatar person~

My family is precious wonderful~

KTKat · Mar 5, 2008

-my anxiety subsided as the day went on
-had fun reading and playing with my son (as always)
-Grateful for my supportive family!

Mrs. Luther073082 · Mar 5, 2008

1.) It was an absolutely gorgeous day outside and I got to go on the nature trails with the girls from Bible study 2.) I went back on the nature trails later and took some pretty pictures 3.) Another teacher is going to offer extra credit to his classmates if they participate in my experiment

Amhacajo · Mar 6, 2008

1. my husband had the day off today

2. went shopping and got a few things for my card making

3. enjoyed some time with the kids at the shops

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