60 in 60:   My 2019 Well-being Challenge

January - Month 1 

Last month I blogged about my 2019 challenge which is to try 60 new things in my 60^th year (http://bit.ly/2Pen3ow). I’m still not thrilled about turning 60 in a few months but because of my 60 in 60 Challenge, I have been focused on planning new things to try instead of negatively fixated on the inevitable. 

Background Information

If you didn’t read my first blog, here is a synopsis:

• I’m putting everything I’ve learned about positive psychology* or the science of flourishing and well-being into practice to be happier (happiness is a choice)
• Happiness is contagious so why not spread it around?
• Being active and learning new things is good for us especially as we age
• I recently moved to Burlington, Ontario, Canada and want to explore my new city
• Taking part in 60 new activities will be a way for me to use my character strengths** which is a sure way to increase happiness

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