I loved this book. I’ve been following Gretchen’s blog of the same name for over a year. I thought, perhaps, the book would be a repeat of what I’ve been reading over the year, but after reading an online review of the book, I decided to check it out. I’m so glad I did.
Gretchen decided to spend one year studying happiness and trying to apply what she learned to her own life. Her reading covered genres from children’s literature to philosophy to biography to research studies in positive psychology. I saw myself (sometimes to my chagrin) so often as I was reading. I laughed; I put lots of post-it tabs on pages, I typed up notes. I loved her voice, her self-deprecating humor, and her unfailing honesty. So many of her resolutions, goals, and ideas resonated with me. It was a great read and very thought-pr0voking. In the few days since I finished the book, her ideas have come back to me time and again as I listen to conversations, read, and go about my everyday life.
This week for my Weekly Gratitude page, I used one of the pages from the original journal.
You know, even though I’m not “doing” the gratitude project, I appreciate your post b/c it does make me pause and think about things for which I am grateful. Today I am grateful for how my kids are doing in school – we just got report cards. DS is pretty smart but needs to work to get A’s, and he did that this semester. DD struggles academically but has a good attitude to working with tutors, and she is a breadth away from honor roll – something she could not even have dreamed of a few years ago! Thanks kids for working so hard. Thanks teachers, counselors and tutors for your help and support! I am truly grateful.
OK, now I want to read that book too 🙂
Also, can I echo what Rinda says above – I too am reminded to count my blessings when I see your gratitude post, and it’s an important reminder, so thank you x
I also enjoyed the Happiness Project. Gretchen’s writing really does resonate. My weekly gratitude layout for last week was on friendships. Nice to see some familiar themes developing.
I am so glad you posted this! I follow her blog too and wasn’t sure if I should pick up her book. But now I’m definitely going to!
This book was recommended to me before it came out, and I’ve been waiting to pick up a copy. It’s good to see a great review! Thank you for sharing.
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