Last weeks post still holds true–the world feels a little uncertain. And the tragic Nashville tornado only added to that. Our prayers go out to any of our readers impacted by it.
Unfortunately, I think uncertainty is going to be the norm for a while which means we’ll have to learn to manage this happiness zapper or it will manage us.
When this happens I need to make an extra effort to notice the bright spots.
I was so happy when I read that Australia’s New South Wales is Wildfire Free for the fist time in 240 days. I’ve been very concerned about the wildlife there.
If you’re one of my Facebook Friends you can watch my posts for the #SmileStarter hashtag to provide a bright spot in your social media feeds.
Also, it’s okay if your happy isn’t as happy as it usually is. In someways we are all connected which means we pick up on what others feel and experience. It’s empathy and compassion–which the world needs more of.
Speaking of bright spots–March is Women’s History Month. Which women, other than your mother, have positively impacted your history? Who’s helped you make a better decisions? Who’s inspired you to try something that scared you? Who’s helped you through a rough time?
If you’re blessed and they are still with us, consider writing them a note to let them know how they’ve made your history better.
And it’s always fun to read about some of the great women who’ve changed our collective history for the better.
I’d love to hear about some of the women who’ve been a bright spot in your history…if you care to share. And next week I’ll share about a couple of my bright spot women history makers.
Wishing you peace, luv & lots of smiles,
Pamela Gail 
Your mission should you choose to accept it this week is to:
Finish Something You Started
We all have one or more task or project that we started,
but didn’t quite finish.
Every time we think of it, it brings our vibe down.
So, this week, in preparation for spring,
complete one of those projects or at least get it to the next phase.
You’ll feel relieved and satisfied that you made a little progress.
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A couple of weeks ago I started going to the gym — not really my Smile Starter but I do like my trainer Lynn.
I’ve got to build some muscle mass and needed some help learning to use weights.
This week I’m adding some cardio so I’m walking on the treadmill.
I discovered this one has a fan–see those blue lights–that blows on me when I’m walking.
It was so cool — figuratively and literally — and I found myself smiling.
We have a new SOHP Subscriber Resource page with lots of the goodies for you to download.
Some days you just need to need to raise your vibe.
One of the easiest ways to do that is to count your happy moments.
The Society identified 31 Types of Happiness to help you do that. I think of them as Mojo Magnets.
We also have a Happiness Counter you can print in our resource center or it’s on our app at SOHP.
This week notice how many times you feel valued by someone — it might be a family member, friend or coworker.
Thursday, March 5
- World Book Day
- Cheese Doodle Day
- Name Tag Day
Friday, March 6
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Day of Unplugging
- Dress in Blue Day
- Frozen Food Day
- Middle Name Pride Day
- World Day of Prayer
Saturday, March 7
- Be Heard Day
- Plant Power Day
Sunday, March 8
- Daylight Savings Time
- International Women’s Day
Monday, March 9
- Purim – begins at Sunset
- Get Over It Day
- Meatball Day
- Barbie Day
Tuesday, March 10
- Day of Awesomeness
- Mario Day
- Skirt Day
- Organize Your Home Office Day
- International Wig Day
- International Bagpipe Day
Wednesday, March 11
- Johnny Appleseed Day
When you order a pair of socks
between now and March 11
you’ll get a surprise gift with your purchase 🙂
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Written by Pamela Gail
Pamela Gail Johnson founded the Society of Happy People in 1998.
The Society is grounded on Pamela’s four key Practical Happiness Principles:
Pamela identified 31 Types of Happiness that are on the SOHP App Happiness Counter to make it easier to recognize moments of happiness.
Pamela also plans and organizes the Society of Happy People's annual happiness celebrations:
She's also a speaker, trainer, and author.
A few of her personal smile starters include her monthly book club, yoga, traveling and meeting new happy people.