I don’t know anyone that’s happy all the time, do you? I can’t imagine being in a state of happy each and every day. Exhausting. I feel stuff. Happy, sad, cranky, excited, melancholy… all of it. It makes the happy times better, knowing how the not-so-great feels. {Must remind myself of this when I’m smack bang in the middle of crankyville}.
I saw this concept on Pinterest recently, and had to bring it to life. When the rest of the world is trying to go paperless, I still love the stuff. Little notes, inspiring pieces, bits of art – I love it.
The Feel Good jar is a place to store little notes of goodness. On Pinterest they suggest starting at the beginning of the year and placing little notes inside when good things happen, and then pouring them out at the end of the year and having a read through. Magic.
I like the idea of starting now. Taking an empty jar {mines from Ikea and is great for holding anything – I’ve used it as a vase, a flavoured water holder, button holder and now this} and placing good stuff inside as it happens. Like this little happy face that Lacey made for me and stuck on the wall in my bedroom.
And when good stuff happens, I’ll write it down and place it inside. Like yesterday Lacey came to me with a funny little discovery. In the jar it goes. I often get lovely emails from readers of my blog letting me know good stuff; like how Photo A Day has changed their life or how reading a post has resonated with them. I might put them in too. Because why not?
I can imagine my sisters reading this post and thinking, “It’s official… she’s kerazy!” I love this stuff, crazy as it might be.
I probably wouldn’t wait for the end of the year to peek through, I’d fumble through when the not-so-happy days hit. Cause they do. And they will.
Brilliant!!
We did this one year and it was lots of fun. I’ve kept the little notes as a lovely reminder of that year. hol do it again next year:)
I have a “memory jar” from the same concept on pinterest!! I write down my kids milestones and the funny things my 2.5 year old comes out with… one day when i have time i’ll put it in a scrapbook, but for now, it’s a hoot to read through 🙂
Wonderful! I’m doing this tonight. The hubby n i leave each other notes all the time and this is a perfect place to pop em in and re-read later 🙂
What a fabulous idea. I will be starting my own today as well. Thank you for the inspiration. xx
I love this idea! On those really grumpy days, I usually just need to be alone. A little “time out” and a read-through of some notes from this jar should fix it! I’ll have to start one of my own!
Great idea. This is actually something I think I could translate into my classroom as a ‘I am proud’ jar – then at the end of each term the kids could go back and read all the small milestones they achieved which made them feel proud of themselves. I think it would be lovely
Oh gawd!! This is definitely going to make an appearance in our home! Especially after my weekend. Great idea thanks for the post!
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One of my friends from college had the same idea except she filled her jar with memories that made her smile so that when she was having a bad day she could pick one out and it would make her day a bit better 🙂
I love this! I have been writing down some of the funny things my daughters say but now I can make sure that I do it and put it in the official jar so we can go back and read them for a smile and a laugh.
What a lovely idea – I am going to start one of these for my son and give it to him when he is old enough to appreciate the joy that he has brought us. Thanks!
Awesome idea, thanks for sharing.
Wonderful idea, thank you for sharing. Just the pick me up I needed this morning to get me thorough the day.
Nice one, I am so doing this. Thanks so much for the inspiration, such a gorgeous idea! Could be a lovely way to end a bad day, for all the family after dinner.
Such a brilliant idea, you could even include photos or little keepsakes that remind you of good times! Definitely something I will be trying!
Brilliant idea Chantelle, I am going to start this Jan 1…see how my year pans out, having had a not so good year this year 2013 is going to be a cracker!!!
oh, I love this! yours looks so simple and cute! I had a friend who had a little box and she would do a similar thing of whenever she felt happy/content/what have you, she would write down why, date it, and toss it in. then, when she was feeling not-so-great, she would take one out to read it, enjoy the moment that she had then, and continue on with her day. it was always nice to see it bursting full, and she would offhandedly remark, “I haven’t pulled any out in WEEKS.” makes you enjoy the little things! :]
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I need this! And yes, that’s an Ikea jar from 10 miles away I can see that. That’s how we know the internet is a global village lol. Thanks for sharing this simple feel good idea 🙂
I started one of these a couple years ago and LOVE IT! It’s perfect for those more challenging days when a little pick-me-up is needed. Lovely to hear how you’re enjoying one too.
When I had a job – I would always keep a folder with stuff that I did good on! Then, when I would have a rotten, horrible, bad day, I’d take it out and remember that I am not as bad as I think I am! At home, when the grumps hit – well, I get online and visit icanhascheezburger or icanhashotdog and browse thru those… never fails to make me smile!
Such a cool idea. Sounds like a plan. x
What a lovely idea! I just bought an old polaroid camera, so I might try this combining little notes and polaroids from life’s good moments. I also loved Michelle’s and Simone’s takes on this idea, I’m sure the kids would love that!
Beautiful photos Telle. I love this idea.
How gorgeous is your girl! Sweetie sweet heart. xo
I LOVE this idea Chantelle. Perfect for taking a moment to enjoy the good stuff, plus a great way to helps the blues move along when they hit (like the KikkiK stationery in the shots as well!) xx
I gave each of the girls a feel good jar … thank you for the wonderful idea … now that they are in 16 and 18 I think it is crucial to be learn to be grateful and be thankful for the things that happen to us on a daily basis ,,, it is so easy for us to forget! I have a terrible picture in my blog if you want to see it 🙂 Happy New Year! http://www.semplicementej.com
I usually have time alone and have a cry then I’m okay.. Depending on what it is. Like I just sold my car and brought another one. The other car I was attached to despite its many faults.. And it hit me because it was my first car.. And although I’m great full for my new one the old one has memories.. And reading this i was like well your right.. Happy memories create happy moods which creates a happier me. I might start this one. Thanks for sharing!