from Survive to Thrive: Week 21

Welcome to from Survive to Thrive: Week 21.

Things continue to feel strange in our new world of social distancing, but I'm continuing to work on my happiness project and on cultivating gratitude.

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Questions to Ask Before Making a Purchase

1. What will I do with it?
2. Do I already have something that can do the job or something similar?
3. How often will I use it?
4. Where will I store it?
5. Is this a need or a want? 
• Do I really need it?
• Do I really want it?
6. Can I borrow it?
7. Have I done enough research on price and quality?
• Is there an online coupon or discount?
• Am I just buying it because it's on sale?
8. Can I make it myself?
9. Can I delay the purchase?
10. Is this a good use of my money?
11. Is this for the person I am or the person I want to be?
12. Is this an impulse buy?
13. Have I tried it on/tested it?
14. Will this become clutter in the future?
• Will I still want this in the next week / month / year?
15. What is the end plan for this?
• Will I pass it on to friends / donate / sell?
• Can it be repaired?
• Is it recyclable? 
• Will it end up in a landfill?
16. What do I gain by buying this / why do I want to buy it?
17. Is there something else that can bring me joy?

from Survive to Thrive: Week 20

Welcome to from Survive to Thrive: Week 20.

This has been a strange week as we adjust to the uncertainty surrounding our new normal in the face of COVID-19. I focused on staying healthy and identifying things that make me feel happy.

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from Survive to Thrive: Week 19

Welcome to from Survive to Thrive: Week 19.

Week 19 has been all about COVID-19. It's been a time of cancellations, social distancing, self-care.

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from Survive to Thrive: Week 18

Welcome to from Survive to Thrive: Week 18.

This week I rediscovered music as part of my Happiness Project, masqueraded as a crafty mom, prioritized family & friends, and tested out some new running shoes.

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from Survive to Thrive: Week 17

Welcome to from Survive to Thrive: Week 17.

I had a chaotic work week followed by a satisfying weekend that included a clutter breakthrough, fitness challenge prize, and LEGO challenge fun.

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