I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately. I think the transition of having all three kids home for the summer while still attempting to get work done has been much harder than I imagined. The girls have only been out of school for a week and I find myself trying to scramble to keep them busy while trying to maintain my deadlines. It’s a tricky balance. But in doing so, I’ve found myself a bit more negative than I’d like to be. And in doing so, that usually gets the kids in a bit of a wonky mood too.
This morning, in order for me to get me out of my rut, I decided to let others share with me something good that happened to them.
By sharing these happy stories, I’d hope that all of the good news would lift me out of my bad mood. And boy was I surprised when everyone pulled through. The response was amazing and it left me smiling all day long.
People told me about everything from sleeping in, to finding out they were pregnant, and even shopping a good sale online. It didn’t matter what it was, it was a good thing that happened in their lives and it was spreading joy to others. By sharing something good, these people were spreading the good as well.
After the great response today, I’ve decided to make this a weekly series that I’m calling “Why I’m Happy Wednesday.” I’d love for you to join in and tell me something good that’s going on in your life. Let me know why you are happy. It can be something as simple as having enough coffee to make one cup (that happened to me this morning and I was thrilled) or even something huge that’s going on in your life like finding out you’re pregnant (I’m not, I swear.) But whatever it is, I want you to share it so that we can be happy with you!
You can participate by sharing a photo on Wednesday with the hashtag #WhyImHappyWednesday and tagging me @amommyinthecity or feel free to write it in the comments below. I do read them all and am happy to reply back on your good news! You can also join in the conversation on my Facebook page!
As parents, it is very easy for us to get down on ourselves or frustrated in the day-to-day activities. Believe me, I get it. But what I didn’t realize what that by focusing on the good and why we are happy can make a huge difference in our attitudes.
So help me in sharing the good. And spreading the positivity so that all can enjoy.
Let’s be happy.
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