April 18, 2013
Tuesday was my 29th birthday. Usually my birthday is just a fun time to hang out with friends and family and enjoy their love and attention for a whole day (I am a self proclaimed attention seeker). But, these past few years it’s been somewhat difficult to focus on being happy on my big b-day because of all the sad events that have taken place around this time of year. Like I said in my last post, it’s so easy to get caught up in all the terrible acts that are going on around us and drown in all the sadness that goes with it.
Don’t worry, this is where the post gets happier! A few months ago I was approached to become a Happify Pioneer. A what? I can see that befuddled look on your face. Let me explain. As the folks at Happify were researching how to tie style to happiness they came across this little ‘ol blog of mine! They explained Happify to me as “an NYC based company with a vision to bring the science of happiness to mass market in an entirely new way.” I knew I wanted in when I learned more- it’s a way to connect with others by using interactive activites to form daily happiness habits. A way to be happier on a daily basis through scientifically proven methods? They definitely had me at HAPPIFY.
Once I was officially inducted as a Happify Pioneer, I was pleasantly surprised with it’s user friendly appearance. Happify reminds me of what it would look like if Facebook and Pinterest had a baby:
Cute right? After being a pioneer for the last few months I really do feel like I’ve been increasing my daily happiness just by participating in the activites and connecting with other like minded happiness seekers. If you’re still not really sure how it works, I’ll give you an example. The first activity I participated in was called “Savor the Small Stuff.” The goal was to take one of your normal everyday pleasures and really focus on what you’re doing to take notice of how enjoyable it is. I decided to focus on one of my favorite things I do everyday- getting dressed! To quote myself from my profile page, “I really paid attention to what I was putting on and made sure that each item brought me joy.”
Let me tell you, it was quite the eye opening experience. Now I try to do this everyday and I’m noticing how much happier I am actually taking the time to notice what I’m doing rather than being on autopilot. This activity was posted on my profile page with a photo of my choosing and then people can like it, or post comments. It’s pretty much a way to be involved in a supportive community where everyone is being positive and giving each other high fives for working towards a happier lifestyle.
If being a member of Happify sounds like a train you want to jump on and ride into the sunset, sign up here! You’ll find me there with the biggest grin on my face, saving you a seat.
