Happy Quarter Million - Ep. 453

Being able to mark time and observe accomplishments, no matter how small, 
Is a good way to boost motivation, encourage growth and enhance well-being,
For myself, I write every day, but the longer projects can feel like hitting a wall,
So, I do smaller ones, like this podcast, proving I can finish things, which is freeing.

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Ep. 453 - Happy Quarter Million

We begin as always 
with the Happy Creed.

We believe in Happy, 
in Balance and Growth, 
of being Mindful and Grateful,
Compassionate and Understanding.

Yowza
Haha
My Happy Friends!

The Inherently Happy podcast has hit yet another itty bitty milestone,
You know, if you go in for that sort of thing, as it doesn’t really change much,
Just that we can rest assured that those of us who know about it aren’t alone,
And if others find out what you listen to they won’t think you’re out of touch.

A quarter million downloads of this Happy human’s weekly schedule of posting, 
Of reminding myself about things that occupy my mind in any given week, 
Of my intention to try to actively aim for Balance and Growth without coasting,
Not that I can quit my day job or that most people have ever even heard me speak.

But that’s okay, it’s for me, and anyone else who can get something out of it,
So, this tiny celebration of a benchmark is just an appreciation of progress,
It tells me it’s something other people can relate to, and that’s nice, I’ll admit,
But I’d do them anyway as they help me hone my skills, reflect, and decompress.

Being able to mark time and observe accomplishments, no matter how small, 
Is a good way to boost motivation, encourage growth and enhance well-being,
For myself, I write every day, but the longer projects can feel like hitting a wall,
So, I do smaller ones, like this podcast, proving I can finish things, which is freeing.

So, why not commemorate the things you do, especially if it helps you do more things?
We can all get stuck in a rut, wondering if anything we do changes anything at all,
But something as simple as noticing a checkpoint and the gratification that brings,
Can be just the thing to keep you going till you hit the next stop on the long haul.

Haha
Yowza