A Great Idea …
“Once you sharpen your skills for savoring the past and the present, use those newly honed skills to anticipate future good times. Cherish them in advance…Simply tune yourself to be ready for goodness however it shows up. Believe that it will arrive, while also embracing the fact that the details will always surprise you.” (Professor of psychology, Barbara L. Fredrickson, in her book, Positivity, p. 212)
In Other Words …
One of the things that makes us uniquely human is our imagination. The ability to dream and anticipate all the wonderful possibilities is something we often take for granted.
How this Applies to You …
Set aside time to anticipate the good that will happen this week. Look for positive things, but don’t be so focused on a specific occurrence that you miss other positives that come your way.
To Find Out More …
For more great ideas (or to share your ideas), check out our Navigating Life’s Journey blog
For excellent (and free!) programs on improving your personal well being, check out The Personal Journey and Managing Stress at www.arfamilies.org.
For more information, we recommend Positivity by Barbara L. Fredricksonor Authentic Happiness by Martin E. P. Seligman.
