Let's look for good things!

Episode 47
Hello, this is Ao😄

Since I started a good things diary,
looking for good things has become a habit.

I write down three good things that happened that day.

Instead of searching for
something good to happen,

I look back on my day and search for
what good things happened today.
That's how I do it.

Searching for good things to write in my diary.

I feel like it might be putting the cart before the horse, but
I look back on my day before going to sleep,
and pick out only the good things to reflect on.
Then, I can fall asleep feeling happy.

I've been doing it properly every day since New Year's Day this year.

There are days when something clearly good happened, and
days where I have to squeeze out, "Just one more! Was there one more thing?"

But, I've learned from doing it that
the things I have to squeeze out leave a stronger impression later on.

For example,
"It only lasted about a minute, but I had a fun conversation with so-and-so at work."
things like that.

You'd normally forget that right away, wouldn't you?
But if you recall it and write it down before bed, it stays in your memory.
The other person has probably forgotten it, though (lol).

When I search for such trivial good things,
I realize that every day is full of good things!That's how I feel now.

I think that's what happiness is.

Sanma Akashiya's saying,
"Just being alive is a huge profit,"
must mean something like this too.

I decided to write down three good things that happened that day in my good things diary, but I'm sure there will be times when I can't narrow it down to three! What should I cut!?
In that case, I should just get rid of the limit and write everything down.

I'm doing this because I like it, so I don't need any rules.

However, I'll make it a point to write at least three!
I think it's okay to have at least that much of a rule.

Also, I'll write carefully instead of scribbling.
It would be a waste if I went to the trouble of collecting good things but couldn't read them because of messy handwriting.

I've only just started, but I feel like the effects of this diary will influence many things.

Somehow, it feels like things are going to be fun from here on out!

Over the past six months or so,
I've started morning walks, morning routines, made them habits, started Note, and kept a diary.

I've tried starting things I've never done before one after another, but so far, it hasn't been painful.

I've realized how amazing building systems and habits can be!
I don't think I would have kept it up if I was doing it because I was told to or because it was recommended.

Before starting,
whether I could be convinced or notmust have been the key point.

Read a book, understand it, and be convinced.
This seems to suit me best.

Basically, I don't want to do things that are painful, and I won't.
I'm doing this because I like it.
My stance is that if it becomes an obligation, I'll quit!

For now, it doesn't matter if I'm still doing it a year from now.
I think it's important to live a fulfilling life in the present. At least, that's what I think.

If I am still doing it, I'll praise myself a lot!
I think that's enough.

This time, the story was about
“My diary only contains happiness!”
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See you later!
It was Ao😄

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