In a year, I'll be turning thirty. When you're about so reach such a milestone, you can't help but look at the last decade and ask yourself: What have you accomplished? And Have I lived my life to the fullest. And although I definitely accomplished things in my twenties I also feel a tiny bit of regret when I think of the hours I've spent watching Netflix or scrolling on Instagram. That's why I want to make sure that when I'll step into the next decade I'll be moving forward and toward my goals. And what better way to spend your last 365 days as a twenty-something than with a Happiness project? If you're not familiar with the concept, it originates from Gretchen Rubin's book "The Happiness Project" in which she attempts to increase her happiness by spending twelve months focusing on twelve aspects of her life that she wishes to improve. I am a big fan of Gretchen and of the podcast (called Happier) that she co-hosts with her sister Elizabeth and I've always wanted to give such a project a try. I will thus dedicate the next year to making some lifestyle changes, as well as getting on track to reach my goals. I know twelve months isn't than long and I do not expect to have checked all the items on my bucket list by then. I just want to feel like I'm moving forward, even if it is one tiny step at a time. Even though each months will have a dedicated theme, I will do my best to work on all twelve aspects all year long, since my aim is not only to reach goals, but also to make long term changes and build new habits.
When you are preparing for a happiness project, it is important to identify the things that bring you joy and content, but also frustration or regrets, so that you know what you should be working on. These are the themes that I chose.
On the tenth of each month, I will assess the situation, as well as create a to-do list and/or habit tracker for the following month, focusing on concrete actions that I can take. Here's the plan for May:
May: The month of "Home"
My boyfriend and I moved into our current apartment about 6 months ago and, although it is fully functional, we feel like it misses quite a few finishing touches to truly feel cosy and clutter free. So this months' goal will be to get the few pieces of furniture that we still need (mostly storage), as well as some plants, and to give life to our bare walls with prints and shelves. Our balcony is also in dire need of a makeover, so that it is ready for apéro season. Lastly our storage unit is starting to overflow. We need to declutter it and reorganize it so that everything can be found when we need it.
See you in June!
Mathilde
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