Day 30 Do Something for Someone Else

Day 30

Selfless acts such as volunteering or a random act of kindness are truly the best thing that you can do for others and for yourself. It feels wonderful to give and even better when you know that you are really helping someone else in their time of need. People are in need of assistance at all times of the year and things that seem small to you are actually big to others. I recently read a story about a group of people who were going into chain stores during the holiday season and paying off the layaway account of strangers who were struggling to pay. This is the most unbelievable gift and the impact it had on the recipeints changed their lives. Some of the people stated that they would not have been able to give their family gifts in time for Christmas had someone not stepped in and done this amazing thing for them. Even paying toll for the car behind you can make that persons day. Giving doesn't always have to be monetary of course. Carrying groceries, holding the door for others (nope, not everyone does this) or paying a compliment to a stranger, are all things that can lift others around you and yourself. Look out for others and the rewards for everyone will be endless.



 



Day 29 Be Kind to Yourself

Day 29

Be kind to yourself. Whatever obstacle you are facing or short comings you are trying to strengthen,give yourself a break. Lighten the demand that you put on yourself and take baby steps. If it’s a work out regime you have been hounding yourself about, simply add a walk to your weekly routine. If you are hard on yourself about your weight, try each day to eat just a bit healthier than you did the day before. Grab a new makeup accessory if you are feeling washed out or get a new pair of shoes to make your outfits feel fresh but take time to honor yourself as you bring yourself up to the level that you want to be on. Don’t knock yourself for what you don’t have, or have not yet accomplished. Simply make tiny changes and make each day a bit more productive and a bit more successful than the day before.

Day 28 Bask in Simplicity

Day 28

It's getting colder out as the holidays are approaching. After you walk out to get the mail, bask in the how wonderful the heat of your warm house feels. Think about how excited you are to celebrate the holiday not because of the gifts you will receive or even the ones you will give but because of the people you get to enjoy spending time with and the memories you are about to create. The decorations on the houses, the shuffle of the shoppers and the excitment of kids just about done with school and ready for vacation. Bask in the simple goodness that this time of year brings and bask in the fact that simplicities can be enjoyed all year long!

Day 27 Capture Your Goodness

Day 27

Bring a small camera along in your bag and that way you will always be ready to capture moments of happiness and inspiration. Keeping records of your up moments in life is agreat way to boost yourself when you are experiencing some of your down moments. You can even add these photos to your goodness journal and keep all of your mood lifters in one place. Keep snapping photos and the goodness will keep coming.

Day 26 Create Memories that you Know Will Leave Long Lasting HappyThoughts

Day 26

Turn regular occasions into unique memories. When  we were little our parents would get us ready for bed in our feety jammies and then we would go out for ice cream. 25 + years later we still remember how amazing that felt and the fun we had. Eating ice cream out in public in your jammies! Doesn't get better than that for a little kid. You can make any occasion extra special just by adding a few details. Mail out pizza shaped invites and have a great pizza party with your favorite people or get the big popcorn tubs and have popcorn and movie night at your place. Create lasting memories by just adding a touch of creativity to a regular occasion.