Hereβs an idea that started from Facebookβ¦.at least, for me
Because thatβs where I saw it first and got inspired to do it
βHaving a tin aside for all my happy moments in the year to be recorded and kept thereβ.
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Yyyiiiikkkkkeeeeeeessssssβ¦.
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I see youβ¦. Trying to draw a mental picture of the whole thing and itβs just crazy how someone can do this
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But yeahβ¦I tried for the month of January and I loved it, surprisingly
It kept me on my toes, for one thing
And had me staying sober for as long as I have been, in the past 4 years (hihi)
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There is a lot of writing, I can guarantee you
And recalling of events, as well
So, that wonβt be an easy one for you, thatβs not up for it
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Hereβs how the whole idea isβ¦and how it started
- Keep alive, this week.
- Live your life as happily as you can
- Treasure and keep these memories in your mind, as closely as you can, because you will need to recall them down to paper and into the tin, yeah?
- At the end of the week, grab a pen and paper.
- Get comfy and begin recalling one memory at a time.
- Separate out the good ones from the bad, for all those and only that happened that past week.
- Write down all those good memoriesβ¦.from the moment you woke up in the morning, to the time you slept off in the night.
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Have you done all this? Then, do thisβ¦.
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- Get yourself an empty tinβ¦.preferably one thatβs transparent enough because this exercise will test for your sense and degree of transparency.
- Label it whichever way you want, as a symbol thatβs very important in your life.
- Then, drop in your list of the good that happened last week, inside your tin and store away safely!
Most of all keep doing this, for every week, this year!
And then, letβs hear from you and one another how good this year has been.
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So, back in history nowβ¦ Iβm on my Facebook one afternoon and I get scrolling down to this particular post of a pictureβ¦
Having a glass jarβ¦empty but with writings on it, to signify a tin of happiness.
I think to myselfβ¦.who does such a thing?
Hhhmmmmmβ¦.
May be, I can actually try this out and see what happens in the end, right?
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So, I share this post to my wall and guess what, we kind of create a challenge among-st us all that reacted to it.
I committed myself that day to begin off, on my end
And yeahβ¦.here we are, 12 weeks after the start of the year 2018.
Now, donβt get me wrong, I havenβt been so consistent on the part of writingβ¦..reason being? β βlife happenedβ!
But, I have always managed to put to good use, my photographic memory and managed to recall the dope memories of the week
And on the afternoons on the weekends mostly, I have managed to write down how it all went.
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Thatβs my happiness in a my tin, thereβ¦.
Writing down what went well is always my go to practice for positive affirmations. Much needed I’d say in the world we live in.
Thanks for the reminder. I need to do it too.
Aaaaaahhhhhh….okay! Seems somebody beat me to it. But, thatβs fine, Nabanita. Iβd love to hear your version of it. ?
This is such a great idea! It’s so easy to forget special things especially as we get older!
Aaahhhhhh….thank you for appreciating! ??
It is nice to know that you are taking living a higher quality life more seriously and whatβs more important is that you are taking it a daily level with just a simple activity that has a big payoff. Thanks for reminding me to live gratefully.
Youβre welcome, Vox! ?
I think recording the good things helps us to be grateful for life and to have hope in positive things thereof.
Aaaahhhhh….that’s a thought, Pius….and a great one! Thank you for sharing. ?
what a fun idea, can’t wait to get started!
Hehe….alright, Jessica. If you say so…. ??
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This is such a wonderful idea. Feels totally therapeutic in a way too?
Aaaaahhhhhh….alright then! ??
“I havenβt been so consistent on the part of writingβ¦..reason being?” β βLIFE HAPPENED!β Hahaha I feel you bro. I’m currently in week 3 of my 13 weeks journaling journey. Planning to finish the 13 weeks!
Hehe….I know. It takes maximum commitment to see it through! ?β€οΈ?β?
This is such an amazing idea! It’s a great way to change the way we think about our world.
ππ thank you!!!
I need to try this. Your outlook determines how you approach your entire life, and this is a great way to change your outlook.
ππ you should, yes!
I honestly love this idea so much! It helps to focus on the positive, especially in times like this when things aren’t the best.
ππ thank you
I’ve totally agree with everything you’ve cited and believe that this things will make our life happy and contentment to things we have. This gives a great sense of what must be done to live this life a great one.
ππ thank you!!!
This is really such a good idea but one that I have never taken the time to do. I really should start.
ππ you should start on it soon.
The positive affirmations tips for empowering, uplifting and motivating statements that make you feel good. This is so great. Thank you for sharing these!
ππ you’re welcome.
What a positive post! A great way to be reflective
ππ thank you!!!
Thank you so much for the article! Needed to read it! Happiness can be a choice and gratitude is the way π Thank you once again!
ππ you’re welcome!
I love the idea of literally writing down your positive experience in a year and putting them in a tin. At the end of the year, you can review them all and reflect!
ππ oh yes!!!
This is a really good idea. I will make this for my son. I meditate so I do something similar through my meditation every day.
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What a lovely idea! Thanks so much for sharing!
ππ you’re welcome.