What Can I Do Today | Filed under General
There are many things that I can do today to make this day something special, to add something to it that will be memorable in my life. I can add quality to any day of my life whenever I choose, and there are many ways to do so. They don’t always take a lot of time or effort, either. For example, I can
* read a short story or poem by one of my favorite writers
* sit quietly for a spell and listen to soothing music
* sincerely compliment someone for something about them
* write a quick, short letter to a friend I’ve neglected
* throw away something that has no use to me, but that I’ve been keeping around anyway
* go for a brisk walk to get my blood flowing and clear my head
* eat a small something that you really love to eat (perhaps chocolate or ice cream?)
* read something motivational or inspiring
* look at something beautiful very closely–a flower, a sunset, a painting or a photograph, or whatever else I find
* spend three or four minutes remembering something fun or exciting that happened to you
* talk to a child, and listen closely to what the child says–not trying to teach, but trying to learn
* send an email to someone who could use some cheering up
* watch a funny show that doesn’t use humor that depends on insulting or belittling other people
* listen to a few uplifting songs that talk about life and living
* plant a seed or a seedling
* spend a few minutes writing down my short-term and long-term goals
* call up someone I haven’t talked to in a while
* give something to a worthy charity
* invite a friend to a cup of coffee or tea
* talk to an elderly person, listen closely to what they have to say and learn from them
These are just a few ideas, and the world is full of many more ways that we can bring quality into our lives. Remember that a quality day is made up of many quality moments, whether they come from working hard at jobs or finding ways to add something different to our days. You can choose to add quality moments that will brighten your day and give you something positive and enjoyable to look back upon.
Your day, of course, is in your hands. You’re limited only by your own imagination and your own desire as to how many quality moments you’re able to put into each day of your life. Personally, when I notice a day dragging, I usually try to find some way to add something positive to the day, even if it’s only for a few minutes. Those few minutes often make my whole day much more enjoyable, as they add enthusiasm and energy to the rest of the day!
Now I need you to help me add to this list and watch it grow with even more ideas of how we can spend our time for quality moments. I have only 20 and would like to expand this to 100 so help is needed. Can you help me achieve this goal? List here in the comments some ideas or indicate if you will be posting them on your blog. Please just let me know how I can find my 100 ideas that you will help me with. You have always risen to a challenge before and never let me down, so please don’t start this time.
Life Is Simply Good and getting better.
August 25th, 2005 at 1:07 am
* Clean up your place and consider it a new start
* Listen closely to one of your favourite songs, you don’t know the words to
* Listen closely to your heart: If something doesn’t feel entirely o.k., but you don’t know why, still trust you heart about it. Think whether there are such situations in your life.
* Take a picture: Try out something creative that you haven’t tried yet
* Try out a new recepy
* Clean the windows, and look at how much more light is coming in now, how beautiful the world looks outside
August 25th, 2005 at 2:16 am
* Make grandma smile by eating one of her famous chocolate chip whisker cookies.
* Take care of you baby sister so your mom can go shopping for clothes with dads credit card.
* If someone makes a Beaver face, see if they come close to really looking like beaver. My friend Alice makes a good Beaver face, just hope she don’t eat wood!
* Eating Suzi-Q’s always makes me feel good, and my hamster Duckie, because he’s smiling.
* Call someone you love and tell them that you love them, but if you forgot the phone number that might be a problem, I think.
August 25th, 2005 at 6:41 am
You’ve hit some of what I need and can do.
* Call a loved one just to say I love you.
* Smile at a stranger.
* Take 5 minutes, sit outside and soak in your surroundings. All the beautiful nature.
* Take a friend to lunch, your treat just for the heck of it.
* Relax, and close your eyes for 10 minutes. Let your mind wonder and pretend you’re somewhere beautiful like a beach, walking, talking, and holding hands with someone you love.
Excellent post, Vickie!!! Love ya! *HUGS*
August 25th, 2005 at 7:32 am
I think I will copy that list and post it in my office. Thanks.
August 25th, 2005 at 10:18 am
Quit teasing Booper. Nah!
Tell someone I like why I like them.
Quit teasing Booper. Nah!
Make someone smile.
Quit teasing Booper. Nah!
Tell you what an inspiration you are.
Maybe quit teasing Booper.
Be thankful for all I have.
Quit teasing Booper!
August 25th, 2005 at 1:54 pm
It is always so wonderful to come for a visit each day. Even though I don’t comment as I should please know you give me daily inspiration!
You are loved precious lady.
Keep the great words and spreading cheer as you do!
Love and smiles across the miles
Love Jeanne
X0X0
August 25th, 2005 at 3:18 pm
pet my dogs
fluff my dogs
take my dog for a walks
talk to my dogs
play with my dogs
That’s about it for me!
August 25th, 2005 at 4:12 pm
What a great challenge Vickie!
Look at someone right in their eyes, and try to see/feel the spirit that is there inside…ignoring all the humanly faults.
Stand in the outdoors and close your eyes, paying attention to the breeze and what it does: feel it hug you, hear it sound like Angels playing in the leaves of the trees.
Watch an entire sunset (or sunrise) unfold, in silence. Thank God for your sight, and for His beautiful paintings.
Say a prayer with utmost good intent, for someone who causes you ill in any way.
Look at yourself in a mirror and say 3 things you love about yourself. (forget modesty, nobody but your own spirit can hear you)
Get out of bed in the morning resolving to smile at everyone you see that day. It does wonders for them, and for you.
Hug with feeling, lots.
Pretend you are an Angel on earth… how would you treat people? And then treat them that way.
Deliberately put someone else first and see how good it makes you feel.
Do something really nice for someone and keep it a secret. From everyone including them.
Count every one of your blessings by writing them all down.
Take out your list of blessings and read them, adding to them if necessary.
Thank you so much Vickie, this has made me feel wonderful!
August 25th, 2005 at 6:10 pm
Read Vickie’s blog– she always has something nice to say, and on those rare occasions when she’s upset, she still says what she has to say in a nice way.
Maybe someday I’ll learn to be nice like that–
One can always dream…
August 25th, 2005 at 11:03 pm
I add this:
Thank God for whatever He has bestowed upon me.
August 26th, 2005 at 7:04 am
Turn on the sprinkler and watch for a rainbow.
Much love to you dear Vickie; you are a treasure to me.:thumbsup:
August 26th, 2005 at 9:07 am
August 26th, 2005 at 10:23 am
Walk around the neighborhood and drop in to visit everyone along the way.
Gather lots of stuff and phone Save the Children for a pick up.
Pamper yourself. . .ily, veronica
August 26th, 2005 at 11:49 am
Clean trash from a park to be more beautiful for the next person.
Clean out the junk drawer.
Bake bread.
Bake a few pies and arange to deliver them to the lcoal senior’s home.
Volunteer in a soup kitchen.
Make a thank you card or packet for your mailman.
Send a “thinking of you card” to a senior in your community or extended family.
Look up an old teacher and relate something they said or did or were that made a difference.
Take a dance class or start to learn a new instrument.
Join a choral singing group.
Put grapes in the freezer and eat them cold.
Take a different route to the store and notice the houses and the sun and shadows.
When you put on your shoes, stretch more than you need to. each day try to balance on one leg a little longer.
Volunteer to walk a dog at the humane society shelter.
When you wake up stretch all your face muscles adn make funny faces to exercise them.
Begin a novel but only allow yourself to add one sentence each morning.
Get a massage from a registered therapist. A half hour may only cost as much as a meal out.
Go find a public park. During free time watch the water in the fountain and breathe deeply and train yoruself to smile.
Make a “grateful for” list. The word not is not allowed.
Edit your list and make it as specific as possible. for example, “I’ve got a good husband” to “The way my husband laughed at my remark at 10:20″
Do a goalsheet the same way.Here’s one: http://www.pagehalffull.com/subgoals.html
Make an “I like me because” list.
Do your grocery shopping in another part of town and pay attention to the different sounds, smells, organization.
Get up early. Watch the night sky turn into daybreak then sunrise.
August 27th, 2005 at 8:29 pm
1. Feed the ducks, geese, squirils, and rabbits on the golf course or at your local park. Save stale bread or cookie crumbs for this.
2. Put out a hummingbird feeder, find a place where you can watch and marvel at how they hover.
3. On a weekend gather all the children in your neighborhood in your front yard and read them a story. (get parents permission)