Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been spending more time at home and not going out as much to eat or socialize. With more time on my hands, I read more, something I enjoy very much, and ran across this great article that Guy Kawasaki tweeted about on 10 instant tips to be happier now. All of the 10 suggestions were very insightful, in particular the last one, which was all about taking time in your life to reflect and taking action on things you've always wanted to do.
For a few months now, I’d been thinking about renovating my apartment, but didn’t do anything about it as I couldn’t justify spending money in these uncertain times. However, the more time I spent at home, the more I felt like I needed to make a change. For some reason I was stuck and the timing just wasn’t right. After reading this article, I felt like there was no better time then NOW to start my flat renovations. It gave me the nudge that I so needed. And, coupled with that Liam Rose, one of my colleagues, who has an eye for design and style offered to help me, I had no reason to procrastinate any longer.
Liam assured me that we could overhaul my apartment cost effectively. Too my big surprise, he was right. He introduced me to TJ Maxx , which is a great store for bargain hunters. After only a few hours of shopping, moving furniture and redecorating, we had renovated my flat and it looked brand new. There was a new surge of energy to my space and to me as well. It just goes to show that a little can go a long way. As I sit in my newly decorated flat, I often ask myself, why did I wait so long to start my happiness project? I guess, sometimes you just need the right people and circumstances in your life to take action.
Ah, Elke, Elke. It took the biggest recession in 80 years for you to discover TJ Maxx. I've shopped there for years!
Posted by: Lisa Hawes | September 01, 2009 at 11:04 PM
It was a fun project and I love the results. Can't wait to do "phase 2" in a month or two!
Posted by: Liam Rose | September 03, 2009 at 01:47 PM