HAPPINESS IN A JAR

Each year when we think about the New Year, we think about resolutions, something that we want to achieve in the coming year. Sometimes they are family driven, sometimes they are career goals and often times they are personal achievements.

For 2014 year, I decided to change up my New Year’s resolutions. Instead of doing the usual get healthy, eat better resolutions, I made my resolution financial. I love to travel and I thought what better resolution than to save up for a trip. So, I found a trip, booked it and then set up a savings plan that had me saving up for my trip throughout the year. To get started on a financial resolution, check out last week’s 53- Week Savings Challenge.  

I think it’s important to create goals with timelines including end dates when setting New Year’s Resolutions. For instance, if you are setting a fitness goal, have the end date be a school reunion, wedding or even a next year’s company holiday party. This way you have a clear date in mind, a clear vision to follow and a timeline to work with.

“Whatever you decide to do, make sure it makes you happy” Paulo Coelho

When it comes to bringing in 2015 and setting resolutions, be sure that whatever resolutions you set for yourself, they bring you lots of happiness. With that being said, our marketing department decided we wanted to fill 2015 with happiness so, we are putting our happiness in a jar.

Our Jar of Happiness

We are starting the year off on a positive note. Literally. For 2015 each of us will keep a happiness jar.

All that is needed is: A jar, fish bowl or any container that can hold paper. You will need paper and a pen or pencil.

Now, in 2015 anytime something happens that makes you smile or happy, write it down, date it, fold it up and place it in the jar. Do this every time something positive happens in your life. Don’t forget to date it.

Then, on New Year’s Eve of 2015, read through all the happiness that you encounter in the year. Open each folded paper and see what joy 2015 has brought you. You might be surprised to think back on some of the happier times in the start of the year.

Not only is this a great way to reflect on the year, but who doesn't want to relive good moments in their lives!

^Alysha