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I am often at my desk for hours at a time with few breaks in between. These deskercise ideas are great. I especially like the neck stretches I saw. I have a really bad neck and often strain it during work. I will  make sure to try these stretches out throughout this next week. Neck and Shoulder stretches. Web Source.  Article Link. 

Happiness Jar Two weeks ago, I decided to take up the happiness jar challenge. For this challenge I needed to write down at least one thing that made me happy that day, everyday. Now because we were on spring break, I decided to just do it for two weeks and report back. Initially I thought this challenge might be a chore, just because I am not one to journal or keep a diary. This challenge really wasn't hard to keep up with at all. I honestly didn't see a huge change in my outlook on life and I don't think I will be continuing with the challenge. However, I did feel just a little bit better about my day at the end of the day. On my not so great days, I was able to see just a small thing that made me happy which means it couldn't have been that bad of a day. That is what I think will stick with my now that I have concluded the experiment. I don't think I'll make it a habit to physically write things down but I think when I am feeling any negative energy towar...

I was really excited when I read about this challenge! This week I am going to write down something that made me happy each day. I am curious to see how this effects me by the end of the week. Will I reflect more on my week? Will I be more appreciative of my days? I am excited to find out and write about it after. This photo reminds me that even on my worst of days there is always one thing to be happy about from that day.  Web Source.  

I read the article, "The 9 Principles That People Who Feel Successful Say They Live By" and found it incredibly interesting. Now most of them are honestly pretty obvious to me but just because something is obvious doesn't mean it is a well-worth read that invokes thought. The most thought-provoking principle of the nine was suspend judgment. Judgment not only shoves others in a box but also keeps you in one. By suspending judgment we are making life easier for ourselves and others. The 9 principles mentioned in the article.  Web Source.