Hello blogging world, and friends and visitors (if you're still out there). I'm sorry it has taken me so long to write again. I've gotten carried away in my summer. I do feel like things have been going well. I've had a few hard days but generally I feel like I am slowly adapting and changing, which is all I can ask for.:-)
The second "experiment" I am trying comes from the suggestion of one of my dearest friends, Rachelle. It was to take a class. To get myself immersed in learning a new skill. The class I am taking is called "Happiness 101" ( I know, how appropriate is that right?) and it was actually suggested to me by another friend. It's a fairly self-explanatory title but it's about increasing your happiness in day to day life, learning about positive psychology and how you can "choose to be happier." I started this class this week on Tuesday and I have to say I was super nervous about going. It's mostly because It's been a long time since I've taken a class and it was clearly spelled out in the syllabus that I would be expected to share and talk publicly in the class about my opinions. I know this may be shocking to some of you, but while you can't shut me up about what I think (not to mention how I feel) typically, in big group settings being the center of attention freaks me out. I'd rather sit quietly in a corner listening until I feel really comfortable with the group of people involved. He also pointed out in the syllabus that he expected a lot of us and that he would call us out if we did not rise to his expectations. (For example, if we complain about something in class and he catches us we have to either give $2 to charity, sing a happy song for one minute, or say 10 positives in front of everyone). This also makes me really nervous, the thought of being called out and having to do something embarrassing in front of a group of people I don't know. I did go though, despite my nerves and with the help of my friend who originally mentioned the class to me and is also taking it with me. There are still things about the class I'm a little nervous about, but overall I think it will be a really good experience. I am very hopeful that it will help me to view the world in a more positive way and turn some of my negative thought spirals into more positive ones.
So there you have it! The class is lasting 6 weeks so it doesn't follow the "2 week commitment" rule I mentioned earlier, but I do commit to going to every single class there is, barring a life threatening accident. I also may experiment with something else if I feel like I can add in something new.
Thank you all for reading, if you are. Regardless though I really am eager to continue to grow and progress and make my life and self more happy. I love you all, and I'm slowly learning to love myself more too. :-)
The second "experiment" I am trying comes from the suggestion of one of my dearest friends, Rachelle. It was to take a class. To get myself immersed in learning a new skill. The class I am taking is called "Happiness 101" ( I know, how appropriate is that right?) and it was actually suggested to me by another friend. It's a fairly self-explanatory title but it's about increasing your happiness in day to day life, learning about positive psychology and how you can "choose to be happier." I started this class this week on Tuesday and I have to say I was super nervous about going. It's mostly because It's been a long time since I've taken a class and it was clearly spelled out in the syllabus that I would be expected to share and talk publicly in the class about my opinions. I know this may be shocking to some of you, but while you can't shut me up about what I think (not to mention how I feel) typically, in big group settings being the center of attention freaks me out. I'd rather sit quietly in a corner listening until I feel really comfortable with the group of people involved. He also pointed out in the syllabus that he expected a lot of us and that he would call us out if we did not rise to his expectations. (For example, if we complain about something in class and he catches us we have to either give $2 to charity, sing a happy song for one minute, or say 10 positives in front of everyone). This also makes me really nervous, the thought of being called out and having to do something embarrassing in front of a group of people I don't know. I did go though, despite my nerves and with the help of my friend who originally mentioned the class to me and is also taking it with me. There are still things about the class I'm a little nervous about, but overall I think it will be a really good experience. I am very hopeful that it will help me to view the world in a more positive way and turn some of my negative thought spirals into more positive ones.
So there you have it! The class is lasting 6 weeks so it doesn't follow the "2 week commitment" rule I mentioned earlier, but I do commit to going to every single class there is, barring a life threatening accident. I also may experiment with something else if I feel like I can add in something new.
Thank you all for reading, if you are. Regardless though I really am eager to continue to grow and progress and make my life and self more happy. I love you all, and I'm slowly learning to love myself more too. :-)
2 comments:
I am SO proud of you! I understand your nervousness, but it sounds so great. Think about how much you will grow from singing a song in front of a bunch of strangers. "Feel the fear and do it anyway." You are an inspiration and no matter what pops up, I am POSITIVE you can do it, and I'll bet you'll feel better after. :) Love you.
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