As I decided to open my beloved book by Michael Norton and turn to today’s date, I couldn’t have found the most ideal entry. It was almost like believing horoscope writers and feeling that for that one moment they sort of understand you and the horoscope may possibly hold an ounce of truth. Ha!
SO back to Michael Norton’s “365 Ways to Change the World” – Post for 31 October
Spread some Happiness! The town of Slough (very much a suburb of London) created a campaign called ‘Make Slough Happy’ and developed a 10 point manifesto which is encouraged to be spread through the community called the Happiness Manifesto..
Happiness Manifesto
1.Exercise for half an hour 3 times a week
2.Count your Blessings – at the end of each day reflect on at least five different things you are grateful for.
3.Pass an hour in uninterrupted conversation with your partner of closest friend each week.
4.Plant something – a window box or pot plant – then keep it alive.
5.Cut your TV viewing by half – or more if you can.
6.Smile or say hello to a stranger – at least once each day.
7.Make contact with a friend or relation you have not seen for a while and arrange a meet up.
8.Have a good laugh – at least once a day.
9.Give yourself a daily treat.
10. Do an extra turn for someone each day.
Besides thinking about yourself, think about how to make your town happier (especially during this change of season).