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3 Things I did Every day for a month that made me a happier person

You are the only one who can save yourself

This post was inspired by this self development email thread that I was a part of. One day, the question asked was what 3 things did you do every day for a month that made you a happier person?

I decided to think about this and actually try it out for a month. I knew that reading would be one of the three things I would do each day for a month because it made me happier but I could not figure out the other two. I brought it up to one of my friends and he suggested that I write a 50,000 words novel and pray for 30 things/people each day for 30 days. The novel thing was for my creative side. I have always complain that I'm not creative so I guess he suggested it because he wanted me to explore my creative side. Also, it was perfect because it would help me not live so much in my head but to put these stories down on paper. The third thing, praying for 30 things/people is for my spiritual/faith side.

• Books I've read:
  You are a badass: how to stop doubting your greatness and start living an awesome life by Jen Sincero

the last time i'll write about you by Dawn Lanuza

Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell

Life Honestly: Strong Opinions from Smart Women by the Pool

We Should all be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Mind Platter by Najwa Zebian

So how did it go?

On the first day, I was able to read a little and pray for the first person on my list, my mom. The second day, the only thing I accomplished was to pray.

On the third day, I only prayed. I was exhausted to do anything else.

Day 4-7, I prayed, read and did some research for my novel. I also wrote down ideas. I changed the title of my novel and I'll probably will change it more in the future. I created a playlist on YouTube called novel and added videos that talks about writing.

Day 8-11, I finished 3 books, started reading 3 other books. My prayer life is going good but I haven't written down anything in regard to my novel.

Day 12-13, I prayed and read a lot. I did not start writing my novel.

Day 14-15, I prayed. I read a little. I did not work on my novel.

Day 16-18, I did little or nothing. I was physically exhausted to do anything.

Day 19-21, I just prayed.

Day 22, I prayed and wrote down ideas for my novel. I did not read.

Day 23, I prayed, I read and type 100 words for my novel.

Day 24-25, I prayed, I read and wrote down ideas for my novel.

Day 26-30, I prayed.

What this experience taught me? It taught me that I need to work more on Self Care and do the things that makes me happy. My mental health is important and when I'm happy, I'm healthy.

~xoxo