"Happiness is a state of mind. It's just according to the way you look at things." Walt Disney
Don’t Lose Yourself
I had lunch with a friend recently and we ran into a woman who knew my girlfriend. They caught up quickly laughing about how quickly summer was passing. Then their conversation went to what happens after their kids leave for college next year. The idea of finding hobbies to fill time all the expected free time was thrown out. “Hobbies?” she said. “What are hobbies?” as she laughed.
My question is, why are we laughing at this?
“If It’s Not a Hell Yes, It’s a No!”
One of my favorite and most inspirational Peloton instructors is Robin Arzon. She’s not only a top notch instructor (with amazing funky personal style) but she is also a VP of the company, a new mom and a totally motivational, positive human being. She left a career in law to do something she was far more passionate about and she has established herself as a fitness celebrity. I was recently listening to a podcast where she was being interviewed about life as a new mom and she said something that really resonated with my soul and I thought I would explore it with you all.
How full is YOUR bucket?
This really makes a difference in your happiness level! If you are unfamiliar with the concept check out the book “How full is your bucket?” by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton (it even comes in a kid’s version). We both read this book and greatly agreed with the general concept that each of us has a bucket that is constantly being filled or emptied, depending on our interactions with others. When our bucket is full we feel great, but when it is empty, we feel awful (p 15). How do we keep it full? Spend some time thinking about the things that make you happiest and check back here for tips!
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Ralph Waldo Emerson