Me & My Quite Contrary Life

NUDGED: "Keep a gratitude journal for 7 days, 10 things each day" BACKSTORY: I"m excited for this nudge as it is something I can do while social distancing and being quarantined. It will be good to focus on the good things in this season of uncertainty. I pulled out my old gratitude notebook, dusted it off (ha!), and made plans to write at least 10 things each day that I am grateful for. QUOTE: "Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world." - Sarah Ban Breathnach HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: The hardest part of this nudge was remembering to do it each day! I have so many things to be grateful for, that it didn't take long to list 10 things each day once I got started. My list included a range of things from my family to my comfy bed to watching a sunrise one morning. It definitely made me pay more attention to what was happening arou...

NUDGED: "Stop apologizing" BACKSTORY: While a well-timed and genuine apology is very important, I find myself often apologizing for things without it being necessary. I came across an image similar to the one below on an online forum of women I really admire. Many of them share the same struggle as me with over-apologizing. I thought it was a good idea and wanted to try it sometime , and sometime became this week when I drew this nudge from the wooden box. I hope to change my vocabulary to respond with appreciation instead of apologizes (especially when an apology is not needed!). QUOTE: "Words can inspire. And words can destroy. Choose yours well." - Robin Sharma HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK:  A quick Google search on this new concept guided my new mindset for the week. From boredpanda.com : "Unless you're Canadian, you're not doing anyone any favors by saying 'sorry' all the time. In fact, being overly apologetic can lead a person to s...