15- Oatmeal For Two

The Title: This morning my goddaughter and I ate oatmeal for breakfast. We pretended we were in a restaurant. The restaurant is called "Oatmeal for Two", but it only serves oatmeal for breakfast. So I'm guessing the restaurant name changes throughout the day.

Moving Right Along: Earlier I felt kinda down. There was no reason that I could pinpoint. I tried to blame the weather, but I'm trying this new thing where I don't blame anything on exterior happenings, but look inside myself. The weather being dreary should not have control over my mood. If you think about it, that's kinda stupid.... Why let that hold your happiness, it's just clouds and rain. So I researched how to be happy everyday. It's relatively simple, but I can see how much practice it will take to change old ways.

1. Smile, just make it a habit.
2. Be conscious of your thoughts. Are they negative? Change them. Think about things you like, listen to your favorite song, youtube some funny stuff.
3. Stay away from negative people. This one is hard, because sometimes it requires not answering your phone, blocking off some people, or getting some new friends. 
4. Focus on your haves instead of your have-nots and be thankful.
5. Be slow to anger. And quick to listen and understand. Don't let people irritate you to point of it effecting your happiness. 

I gathered this list from 

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Be-Happy-Everyday---Simple-Ways-to-Help-You-Stay-Happy-Always&id=2737342

and edited it into something I believe can fit my life.

I'm challenging myself to be happy everyday. I truly believe you can make life a pleasant experience.