Every once in a while, I'm trying to post interviews with amazing and insightful people who inspire me! This week's focus is Dianne.
Dianne is a friend of mine who I met working in early intervention in Georgia. She is a social worker, and works to help families with disabilities learn ways to support their children's growth and development. She is also an organizational guru, and writes the Clutter Free Journey blog about how to declutter your home and life. She has a gift for helping people grow and make progress in their life. Most recently, she's inspired a big change in my home via her "10-item-per-day Clutter Challenge". Oh, and on top of all that, she's a mom to 3 boys! Here are her answers to my happiness questions:
1. What's something small that you do regularly that makes you happy or cheers you up?
1. A long, hot bath with a good book and a glass of wine!
2. Being creative, ie: sewing, decorating, refinishing furniture, painting, blogging
3. Reading, I have at least 4 books at a time, that I am reading at most times
4. Talking to and spending time with friends
5. Meditating. I really notice a difference when I practice regularly. It helps me see things in a different light and keeps it all in perspective.
2. What would you like for your children to know about happiness?
Their attitude is the most important indicator of their happiness and that other people will bring joy to your life but are not responsible to make you happy. Happiness is in the simplest things, that you need to be aware of while they are happening and not miss them.
3. What do you do to keep yourself and your family happy amidst life's struggles?
Keep the faith and find happiness in the simplest of things, appreciating what we do have.
I agree with Dianne that a good bath is soo nice! And being creative regularly really does boost my happiness, too.
What simple things do you appreciate about today?
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