I think it's time to admit that, not only am I not a highly effective person, but also that I have no urge to become one. Highly effective people do not waste time blogging because they are too busy with actual lives where they are causing important effects on the world. I am not the kind of person who effects much outside of my domain and I'm not terribly interested in enlarging my domain.
How about Seven Habits of Usually Happy People? I understand that you can be happy and highly effective, but I don't think that rules out being happy and.... mediocrely effective. Here are seven habits that we could all use, even though they don't really improve our effectiveness.
1. Cooking at home.
It doesn't increase your income. It can, but doesn't necessarily decrease your spending. It is just plain better than take-out. Healthier too. It can cause the spontaneous outbreak of discussions which don't necessarily lead to better family relationships, but can.
2. Painting your toenails a surprising color.
Nobody will know unless you wear sandals but it's nice to get out of the shower and see something pretty. Also, it has the added bonus of distracting you from looking at your naked self in the mirror. Naked mirror gazing might be an effective weight loss motivator, but it's depressing... Unless you look like my husband.
3. Carrying Carmex in your pocket or purse.
Especially when the weather is changing and you live in a dry climate. This will increase your happiness. Honest.
4. Listening to music while you clean house.
You don't clean house better. You just hate it less.
5. Burning candles.
Get the kind without harmful metal in the wicks. Candles make people happier, I think.
6. Learn something new.
Not necessarily anything useful. Google something silly. Read wikipedia. Play word games. Having a sharp mind doesn't necessarily make you more effective but it can let you enjoy the world more.
6 comments:
And is the 7th one "only do a job 90% of the way?"
Oh gee... yeah. It was kinda late last night, and I was distracted. Yep. #7. Don't ever finish the job.
this is a good list
I love to cook at home...I just hate to do the dishes
I wear sandals year round...I paint my toenails so I don't have to clean them so often....ick!
had to look up carmex. I'm clueless
Music can be wonderful
Candles are soothing.
I read all the time about new stuff....like carmex...I'd be great on jeopardy if not for the cameras and the audience...
I'm for happy any day! And I think it has its effects on others. Thanks for making me smile.
LOL! I was so confused when there were only 6. :) I'd like to make a list too, but I fear I'd only get 1/2 way through-you did good.
I like this list. I'm sure if I followed some of those I could be reasonably content.
I like that better than happy. Happy can be fleeting, but being reasonably content seems like it lasts a lot longer.
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