Crabby Mama

The month of January is devoted to consciously working on boosting vitality and energy, because as Rubin writes, “research shows being happy energizes you, and at the same time, having more energy makes it easier for you to engage in activities – like socializing and exercise – that boost happiness. Studies also show that when you feel energetic, your self-esteem rises” (18).

For her project, Rubin decided to work on the following 5 steps to boost her energy:

Go to sleep earlier
Exercise better
Toss, restore, organize
Tackle a nagging task
Act more energetic

Well, hell, if I could do these things, I would have it made. The first one is tough because HEY I have a newborn. As soon as I get in bed, he wakes up to eat. So that one may have to wait a few weeks. The exercise I am working on. This week I want to do something three days out of the five. I am going to take our desk for the third one and clear it off. My nagging task is selling our dining room set. That has been a goal of mine for YEARS! I plan to make some phone calls and see if I can find someone to look at it and see if it is worth anything. Last of all, to me acting more energetic has to do with my getting in there and playing with the kids. When I force myself to get down on the floor and participate, I feel better about myself and the kids behave better and have more fun.

So those are the goals for this month moving toward a happier me. What about you? Are these goals something you would like to strive for? If not, come up with your own goals having to do with boosting your energy.