Happiness is riding my new bike and trying not to fall.
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| #100 Happy Days, Day 4 |
Monday, 14 April 2014
Sunday, 13 April 2014
#100 Happy Days; Day 3
Happiness is getting things done.
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| #100 Happy Days, Day 3 |
Saturday, 12 April 2014
#100 Happy Days; Day 2
Happiness is winning in something that you never expected.
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| #100 Happy Days, Day 2 |
Friday, 11 April 2014
#100 Happy Days; Day 1
Happiness is still being able
to cope.
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| #100 Happy Days, Day 1 |
Today, I bumped
into a friend who I came to know who was doing the same course as me. I
happened to realized that I haven't seen him in any of my classes lately. He
told me he had decided to discontinue his course as he found it too difficult
for him. We had a great chat as I advised him what to do next and what path to
take. He is an intelligent kind man, and I am very sure he will do very well in
any future endeavours. As our conversation draws to a close, I wished him the
best of luck and he told me that I am going to do great. His words meant a lot
and I felt grateful that I am still coping with my course. His positivity was
really inspiring. Thank you. :)
#100HappyDays; Staying Happy
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| www.100happydays.com |
I recently stumbled upon The 100 Happy Days challenge where participants are challenged to stay happy for 100 days and post pictures on various platforms to share their happiness. The beauty of this increasingly popular challenge is that it is not a competition but it is a challenge, a challenge that may change your life for the better.
It's free and you can register at their website: www.100happydays.com
To engage myself in staying happy and appreciating the little things in life, I will be sharing one photo that makes me happy for the next 100 days on this blog and Instagram (@michieemichelle) with the hash tag #Michelle100HappyDays, and all my written blog posts for the rest of April will be dedicated to happiness. So lets all strive to stay happy and positive as best as we can! :)
What I want out of this challenge
I hope to explore how often I can stay happy, and share one thing or one moment that made my day. I hope to motivate others to look for the thing that is going right in their lives, rather than focusing on the negatives. I am not the happiest person, and lately I have been rather moody with all the stress of school work, assignments, lesson planning and what not. I hope this challenge will change my view of the blessed life I have and my happiness in life for the better. I have got nothing to lose and everything to gain.
How likely will I succeed in this challenge
To be honest, with assignments, work, placements and other responsibilities, I would be surprised if I lasted a full 7 days. However, with a low expectation, I may surprise myself!
Why should others attempt this challenge
Life is a journey, not a destination. We go through ups and downs, with every challenge we face in life. This challenge will influence everyone to find the happiness in our lives, whether we are 16, 30 or even 50. At the end of this challenge, we will hopefully have 100 moments of happiness to remember.
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
That one kid in the classroom
I had the experience of having that one kid in the classroom. He does not want to study to go to uni. He wants to just get out there and work.
That one kid that disrupts the class.
"Miss, I don't have a pencil"..
"Miss, I don't know what I need to do"..
He feels unmotivated.
He is not there to learn, or listen.
When do you, as a teacher running the class give up? Or do you not give up and push them to work hard and flourish as individuals.
I think he is a great kid, and I know he has a lot of potential. I can see it.
He wants to work, great. However, the skills he learn in the classroom will carry him throughout his working life.
So, here's to you. You have your whole life ahead of you, and trust me, if you just put a little bit of effort in, it will make a world of difference.
Read More... That one kid in the classroom
That one kid that disrupts the class.
"Miss, I don't have a pencil"..
"Miss, I don't know what I need to do"..
He feels unmotivated.
He is not there to learn, or listen.
When do you, as a teacher running the class give up? Or do you not give up and push them to work hard and flourish as individuals.
I think he is a great kid, and I know he has a lot of potential. I can see it.
He wants to work, great. However, the skills he learn in the classroom will carry him throughout his working life.
So, here's to you. You have your whole life ahead of you, and trust me, if you just put a little bit of effort in, it will make a world of difference.
Saturday, 29 March 2014
8 Things You Must Do When You Are Single
Being single should not be depressing and lonely. Being single should instead be celebrated because these are the times we find out who we are, before we eventually settle down. Here are 8 things you must do when you find yourself single:
The first thing you must do is often the hardest, but it is the most crucial. Don't hang on to the past relationship. It ended for a reason so take time to self-reflect and evaluate what went wrong but don't keep dwelling on it. You have so much to live for, and you will only start feeling better after you finally let it go.
2. Learn to live alone
There is something refreshing and invigorating about being self-sufficient and living alone happily. Sure, it may be nice to have someone take care of you at times. But for now, you have got to learn to rely on yourself and be happy on your own, before finding someone that meet your needs. You will get to know yourself, what you like and dislike, and evolve as a person.
3. Spend time with couples
Going out with a couple can really help put things into perspective, especially married couples. It reminds you of what you are looking for in your next relationship. Watch them interact with each other and how they treat each other on a daily basis. Being single is the time to learn, and who better to learn from than other couples. Be happy for other couples/married friends and be satisfied in where you're at today.
4. Go out on dates
Being single doesn't mean you can't have fun. You deserve to go out and be wined and dined. Remember to keep it casual and don't jump into the rebound territory. Have fun, flirt and discover the opposite sex.
5. Be adventurous
We normally are tamed when we enter into a relationship, so singlehood should be the time to be bad and do things you never would do. Do things that make you feel young and carefree.
6. Concentrate on career or school
Take the energy that you would have spent on your relationship, and put it into your career or school. Take up extra projects at work, or concentrate on your school assignments.
7. Improve yourself
Try to constantly improve yourself. If you are out of shape, work out. Change your hair color or hair style. Most importantly, it also means being more positive and open. Being more happy and less critical of yourself.
8. Look forward to the future
You never know what the future holds, so have fun and look forward to the future. Be opportunistic and seize the moment. Be grateful for your family and friends, and live life with no regrets. Always be positive because someone awesome will come along and you will be ready for them.
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