I have always kept a journal, but another blog recently inspired me to start a new one… A journal totally dedicated to happy thoughts.
Guidelines for my journal and for life:
- Do what makes you happy.
- Avoid gossip.
- Focus on the bigger picture.
- Be gracious.
- Be sincere, be dorkily earnest.
- Show love towards everyone (including yourself).
- Don’t just walk; strut!
- Practice right speech.
- Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and help them to become what they are capable of becoming.
My journal is divided into 4 sections: (1) gratitude, (2) music, (3) dreams, and (4) random happiness.
Gratitude is where I write everything (big and small) that I’m thankful for. This is particularly helpful on “down” days. Joy floods my heart when I see on how much God has blessed my life.
Music is the section where I write songs to put on my ipod, playlists for certain moods, and lyrics that make me happy. Nothing lifts my spirit quite like a feel good song.
Studies have shown that people who write down their goals and aspirations are much more likely to achieve them. Dreams is where I record everything (short-term and long-term) that I want to accomplish in my life.
#1 by Greg on December 1, 2010 - 5:56 pm
You might try whistling while walking/strutting too if you’re brave enough. I do this often on sidewalks and such around the city, and people give me weird looks but it makes me happy so I keep doing it.
It’s even better at this time of year because I can whistle Christmas tunes!
#2 by Jaclyn Rae on December 1, 2010 - 6:01 pm
Greg, you’re awesome. If I knew how to whistle, I would do it
#3 by Greg on December 1, 2010 - 7:21 pm
Remind me when I see you next, and we’ll see if you can learn how
#4 by typedoutloud on December 1, 2010 - 6:14 pm
Thanks for visiting and commenting on my post today! You were my very first non-bot reader!
I think your journal idea is awesome, it has totally inspired me to try to throw a little more positivity into my blog!
#5 by Cat on December 1, 2010 - 6:28 pm
This is a really awesome idea!! I am going to share this on my blog because it’s a great way to stay happy and positive!
#6 by cathydinas on December 2, 2010 - 10:31 am
Love your handwriting
I have to start using my many journals! Great Post.
#7 by Jaclyn Rae on December 2, 2010 - 10:38 am
Thank you for the positive responses! I appreciate you all so much
#8 by Chris on December 3, 2010 - 6:19 am
“Be Dorkily Earnest” By FAR the best line ever.
#9 by Jaclyn Rae on December 3, 2010 - 7:49 am
I took that line from another blog but it was too fabulous not to write in my own journal
#10 by Carol on December 4, 2010 - 11:58 am
I have so many journals around my room. I love getting and giving journals. When i read what I have written in the past, it just amazes me how amazing and faithful God is! I love writing. And I really like the way you are journaling there. Awesome! So creative. really like this post
#11 by Aimee on March 9, 2011 - 7:58 pm
I really love this idea! What a fun way to journal.