Journal Writing Prompt: Happy pills
“It is impossible to walk rapidly and be unhappy.”
~Dr. Howard Murphy
In your journal, consider today’s quote. Do your experience with walking rapidly seem to confirm Dr. Murphy’s assertion? What about walking rapidly due to lateness - what sort of effect does that have on your mood (if any)? Do you make an effort to walk rapidly (or jog or run) daily? If so, does it keep your mood elevated? If not, why not & do you have some other activity to boost your “happy level”? What is it?
Daily journal writing prompt bonus: I am the type of person who needs a “healthy dose” of cardiovascular work every single day - I know that it keeps my mood elevated & my creativity levels high (which is essential when one is an artist!). So, whether it’s walking (alone, in groups, or with the dogs), rollerblading (which, quite honestly, I don’t do often), running, or some sort of cardio type DVD or class, I get in at least 30 minutes to an hour every morning. It’s like my daily happy pill.
I know that, for others, the happy pill comes in different forms - such as reading a bit or painting or sewing….What does your happy pill look like? Describe it in your journal, along with what effects that activity has on your mood and what effect not taking that “happy pill” has on your mood (if any).
Happy Journaling!
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