Homesick…How is this possible when you are sitting in your
own living room? Rubin, in Happier At
Home, gets hit by an overwhelming feeling of homesickness while she is doing
the dishes but why, she was at home after all.
The more she explores her feelings, she realizes that home is the center
of her life and it is directly related to her happiness. Further, she began to question, “What did I
want from my home?” Realizing that being
home brings pleasure and ultimately happiness.
This is where Rubin’s journey begins with happiness at home; in her
everyday life.
Before beginning the Happier At Home project, ask yourself, “How
happy are you right now?” There are many
ways to increase happiness by focusing on the things that you like. Knowing how happy you are will give you a gauge of your current state. Personally,
I feel content with work and ecstatic about my engagement. I have a close relationship with my family
and I have great friends. Plus, I eat
mainly healthy food and exercise on a regular basis. Overall, I feel about a 7 on a scale of
1-10. How can I increase my
happiness? What can you do to increase
yours?
Charissa
