Our Happy Go Lucky Girl mantra is, “Join us and be a Joy Spreader”. So I spread some joy this weekend.
I threw my girlfriend a surprise birthday party and it made me so happy to make her happy. It makes me think of the quote, “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else” by Booker T. Washington. It is so true. There is nothing like spending time and effort to put a smile on someone’s face. I started planning it about a month ago with her sister and daughter and so I had the bonus time of thinking about it for a month! In addition to her family, we rounded up all her girlfriends she has not seen in a while and they were so thrilled to come and celebrate her.
Did you know that science backs the idea of doing something kind for someone else’s benefit as the single most reliable momentary increase in well being that has been tested?
Don’t believe me? Try it for one day and see. Here is your challenge: Think of one very surprisingly kind thing to do for someone tomorrow and just notice what happens to your mood. It may be inspire more joy spreaders like in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwAYpLVyeFU
