As cliche as this sounds, it's the absolutely true way to ensuring your own happiness. Maggie is happiest when she's a) chasing squirrels b) eating treats c) sleeping. When Maggie doesn't want to do something, she won't! She's stubborn as an ox. When it's time to go to bed, no amount of coaxing or calling will get Maggie up from her recliner (yes, she has her own recliner... more to come on that...) but we actually have to pick her up and cart her to bed. And of course, the entire time she's catatonic, simply deadweight and grunts as though startled with dissatisfaction. But she's happier beside family, so she dozes back into her slumber and chases squirrels in her sleep.
Everyday, Maggie reminds me to do the things that I want to do rather than to please any one else. No, this is not selfish, but rather in your best interest. This summer my goal is to do the things I want to do rather than what I need to do. Yes, I need to find a job--but I want to find a position that will provide me with the experience I need to build up my PR skills. Yes, I need to work out several times a week to maintain optimal health, but I want to find a workout (like barre3 but unfortunately it's not in DFW near me) that is low-impact, fun, and effective. So far that search is a crapshoot since the instructor at Karmany moved to Seattle, but I'm still searching!
This week, think about what you want to do rather than what you need to do. Let go of the obligations you have to others at work or at home and put some thought into doing things you love to do because they simply bring you joy.
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