Lately I have come to the realization that I do not generally look forward to many things. The opposite is actually true, I feel very reluctant to do everything. I mentioned in my March Happiness Project post that I tend to back out or at least feel unwilling to go to any group events or activities once the day actually arrives. But my hesitation isn’t just with social events; it is with almost everything in my life. The problem is, I actually enjoy doing a lot of things while I’m doing them, and afterwards I will say that I need to do them more often, but then the next day arrives and I’m back to feeling reluctant. Why can’t my brain remember that I actually enjoying doing these things?
In an effort to get out there and start actually doing things, I have made a list of stuff I know I enjoy doing but I never want to do. Maybe if I repeatedly coerce myself into doing these items I will eventually look forward to them.
- Meeting new people
- Yoga
- Working outside
- Walking my dogs
- Hanging out with close friends
- Writing back
- Dancing
- Getting up early on the weekend
- Drawing
- Cleaning the house
Do you ever feel reluctant to do the things you love? What would be on your list?
Funny thing about people is that they are terrible at predicting themselves! I do the same. I am usually reluctant to work out, clean, grocery shop, and sometimes shower… but I am always glad I did 🙂
Of course you look forward to hanging out with me, and oh what fun and adventures we will have! 😉
Your brain will then keep that feeling of awesomeness stored in your memory bank for the next time we see each other!