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gETTing hAPPier, one day at a time.

Day 7's suggestion was to "think first."  Meaning, think before acting, so that we can say and do the right thing at the right time. 

Luckily for me, the primary button pusher of my alter ego's ignition was out of town and subsequently nowhere near me on Day 7 of my happy chase, so I only had to activate Day 7's suggestion once.  A non client who was unhappy with my number one button pusher decided to take his irritation out upon me in my button pusher's absence.  Me, poor little lamb that I often am, was once again left to deal with someone who was looking a lot like the Big Bad Wolf.  I didn't have much time to think first ... but I did the very best I could at restraining my own check and balance system on the offender.  I first politely pointed out that this was my first interaction with him, and asked if he would enlighten me as to why he was less than happy.  He did so, still harboring an accusatory tone.  Successfully masking my own urge to shut him down where he stood, I sympathized and assured him that I would do everything I could to help him and I DID.  By the time all was said and done, the Big Bad Wolf had shed his fangs and I had retracted my mental lash.  We were back to enjoying our peas and carrots.

Day 8 -- Whatever your mood is right now take a second to feel a rush of excitement at the thought that today is a new, fresh beginning.  

Pshaw ... I can't take much credit for following Day 8's suggestion, because it was Saturday, and I always think of Saturday as a new, fresh beginning.  Saturday is my happy day. The day of endless possibilities.  And freshy fresh is what I already had on my mind (I'm beginning to think this book and I were predestined to meet).  I am still in purge mode on the home front, and my mood is all about starting fresh.  I'm trying to turn a tidy new leaf, or at least flip the mattress over.  Cross your fingers that I can do right by fresh.

Day 9 -- Enjoy anticipation.  Delay some of today's small pleasures and enjoy the extra anticipation this gives you. Make it a treat, instead of a given.  

Hmmmm ... I wasn't successful at this today, but I definitely agree with the suggestion.  I need to practice this advice in connection with enjoying music.  I am guilty of loving certain songs to a quick death.  If I love a song, I will listen to it repeatedly until it loses its novelty.  After becoming conscious of this very bad music habit, I recognized my need to savor the absence of the song as much as I savor its presence. 

Is there anything in your life that you have loved or enjoyed all the goodie out of? 


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