This week was more of the same thing. It was pretty slow in the NICU; I think I only saw about 10 visitors come through the door of the lounge. However, there was a couple who came in and asked to make a donation to the NICU. They asked to leave it with me, but I called the nurse and the manager of the NICU ended up coming down to accept it from them. This display of generosity definitely brightened my day a little bit. Another highlight of the day for me: changing up what I ate for lunch. I usually use my lunch pass to get chicken tenders, but this week I got pulled pork and macaroni and cheese, and let me just say that it was a really great choice. Maybe I’ll try something new next week, too :) This week I chose the journal involving the article, “10 Simple Things You Can Do Today That Will Make You Happier”. One activity thing that stood out to me the most was 8: plan a trip - but don’t take one. As stated in the article, “the highest spike in happiness came during the planning stage of a vacation as employees enjoyed the sense of anticipation”. I found this very interesting and quite relevant in my life at the moment. I have been contemplating whether I should accept an invitation I received concerning a trip to Italy this summer to play softball and travel, and just the thought of taking this trip makes me so happy. Even thinking about a night with friends that I am excited for will instantly boost my mood. I can definitely see how planning a vacation could significantly increase a person’s happiness. If I could add another happiness-boosting thing to the list, I would say to spend time creating. Whether it is through visual art, music, knitting, writing, etc., I feel that expressing one’s self in a creative and productive way can be a very therapeutic and relaxing experience, and I personally find this a very effective way to improve my mood.
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Candela
1/30/2017 07:25:40 am
You make me laugh at your food reflections. It is almost A lunch and I am already hungry! I think you made the right call in terms of calling the manager regarding the donation. That is pretty awesome!
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Natalie S.I am a senior at Lake Shore High School and I go to Macomb Community College through the Early College program. I play volleyball, basketball, and softball, and I will play softball at Hillsdale College next year. Archives
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