I follow some really inspiring and motivational people. I've done a few challenges over the few short years I've had an Instagram account. In 2013, my sister moved out of state, which was something new for my family. We've always lived within a mile of each other! In order to stay "connected" we both started a photo a day project on Instagram. After successfully finishing that I kept posting but it was sporadic.
A few months ago I started seeing the hash tag "100happydays" on some of the popular accounts I follow. I Googled it and found the website for 100 happy days. I had already started to think that happiness was a mindset and I knew I could take a picture every day, I did it for 365 days in a row! Reading through the website hooked me.
They say once you've completed the project you'll:
- start noticing what makes you happy every day
- be in a better mood every day
- start receiving more compliments from other people
- realize how lucky you are to have the life you have
- become more optimistic
- fall in love during the challenge
According to the website, 71% of the people who start the project don't finish. That seemed really high to me but I was determined not to be a statistic! I was almost positive there was at least something everyday to be thankful for or happy about but could I really be happy for 100 days in a row?
Yes, I could!
Today was my 100th day in a row of #100happydays on Instagram. Below are some highlights from the last 100 days. If you want to see more of my pictures just search #januaryleigh100happydays on Instagram.
I've definitely started to notice what makes me happy (and what doesn't)
I didn't really notice a drastic change in my mood, I think I was fairly happy before!
I haven't noticed more compliments but I don't take compliments very well to begin with, so maybe I just ignored that part ;)
I definitely realize how lucky I am to live my life! This was probably the biggest lesson learned. I always knew I was blessed but when I look back at pictures I post on Instagram and Facebook I truly am a blessed person. I live a life a lot of people are envious of and I'm proud to say I work to keep the lifestyle I live.
I'd say I'm a little more optimistic. I try and remind myself to think positively every day. Positive thoughts bring positive actions!
Sadly, I did not fall in love during the past 100 days. I'm still accepting applications for the love of my life ;)
You're supposed to receive a 100 page book to commemorate the end of your 100 days but I haven't looked into that quite yet. Stay tuned!
Overall, I'm so glad I started (and finished) 100 happy days! I've even inspired some of my friends to start their own 100 happy days projects and I'm having fun following their journeys!
Go visit the website and start your 100 happy days project!
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