It’s been a Wild month and the holidays are upon us. How did that happen? It can be hard to switch gears from stressed-out to happy guest or entertainer. Compounded by worry and lack of sleep, our usual energy may be zapped. We may feel far from blessed.
I have a solution for you! Sometime between now and December 17th take a break and make a blessed project list. This will remind you of what makes you happy. We can only think about one thing at a time, so this project should hip-check negative thoughts out of your cranium for a while. Endorphins will fill the space. Can you feel it?
Your post can be as long or short as you like. It’s your #Blessed Project.
Time is a commodity and I don’t want to add to your stress level. If you get into it, take as much time as you want. Include photos, videos, artwork. Or keep it simple and only write a list. You can easily jot down the first few things that come to mind. Done.
There is no right or wrong.
Ask your family why they feel blessed. It could be a sparkly distraction if things get tense over Thanksgiving break. Remember, we can only focus one thing at a time.
- Write a #Blessed Project article and post it on your blog.
- Include a link to this post. Spread the positivity!
- Paste your link in the comment section below by Saturday, December 17th.
- Stop back anytime to read other posts. You know the drill. Tell them “Susie sent me from the Blessed Project,” and they should click back to your place.
BONUS! On December 19th, I’ll blog the list of #Blessed Projects pasted in the comments, to reach out to more readers.
Don’t have a blog? Write one and post it on Facebook. Reading them is just as heartwarming as the exercise.
Here’s the start of my list. I’m sure it will grow with updates throughout the season.
I felt blessed to ski in Breckenridge with family and friends on opening weekend.
I’m blessed to live in Colorado and
to have found a physical therapist, so I can do this:
There’s nothing like Thanksgiving! #Blessed
I am blessed to be surrounded by friends and family and dogs!
I am blessed for having a partner in adventure
and for having a sense of humor, which really came in handy this month.
To walk on moonlit nights. #Blessed
And I am blessed for all of you!
Think about your own blessings. Make a list, post it and then leave your url in the comments. I’d love to link you up in another post on December 19th.
Need more ideas? There are some great examples in the comments section. They’re rolling in!
What a wonderful post and idea Susie. I’ve only just found it today but really hope to take part in it. Definitely one way to slow down and think about all the things we have to be grateful for on this busy season.
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I’m so glad, Miriam! The idea is not to add any stress. Just have fun with it! I was feeling a little down when I came up with the idea and the project worked to lift me up again!
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Good for you Susie, like I said I think it’s a wonderful idea. No stress in this one for sure. 😊
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Great! I can’t wait to read it!
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Love this idea!
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Thank you for this wonderful idea. Here is my #Blessed Project post. https://msnubutterflies.wordpress.com/2016/12/07/blessed-project/
Have a great day!
Shannon
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I love your project! The photos really capture your wonderful life with friends and family. I found the exercise to have lasting benefits. It’s so easy to focus on the negative, but doing this exercise really carried over into my perspective on life!
Thanks for your contribution!
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This is brilliant, Susie. I’m simmering, and will be posting in the next week or so! Love your happy post!
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Thanks so much, Shaneniah!
I’m looking forward to reading it. Make sure you blog it by Saturday, December 18th and I’ll include your link in a follow up post!
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Great idea. Thanks for the inspiration. I will be sharing in the near future.
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Fantastic! I’m looking forward to it. 🙂
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Thank you for the inspiration to do a thankful post. I’ll link back when I have finished my post.
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That’s so great to hear! I can’t wait to read it.
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Reblogged this on Susie Lindau's Wild Ride and commented:
The #Blessed Projects are rolling in! Join us and start your week with a smile.
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great idea, we need more of this, blessings
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I hope you’ll join us. Thanks!
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how do i post a link, sorry for being stupid, but i haven’t got a clue, i just write stuff, thanks
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After you write your list and post it on your blog, look up at the url. For this one it’s https://susielindau.com/2016/11/22/join-the-blessed-project-and-link-up-your-blog/ I copied the url and pasted it here. Do the same with your post! Do you know how to copy and paste?
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thanks, i will work on it, and if i have any difficulties i will get in touch, i can use Microsoft word and all that, it’s just that i never studied WordPress, thanks.
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Good luck!
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https://wordpress.com/post/paddypicasso.wordpress.com/1110229990
this is my wish for the collection, what next, thanks
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I absolutely loved your Christmas story, Paddy. Tears welled up in my eyes. It’s better than Hallmark! Thanks for participating!
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Thanks Susie, as your plan is to move the hearts, thank yourself for encouraging us all, blessings.
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I told you I’d be back! I’m loving this project! It is such a great idea not only to make a list for yourself but to read other people’s sort of reminds you of stuff you forgot too. I’m loving your Broncos pic and the hopscotch shot. 🙂 The video was super cool too. That is the one thing that’s on my list that I haven’t done yet. I know you’re an awesome skier, but snowboard is on the list and you just reminded me of that 🙂 THANKS for spreading the positive vibes.
Here’s my Blessed Project … bringing sunshine and that Coppertone 45 feel all the way from California
https://thewishfactor.wordpress.com/2016/12/12/blessed-project/
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I LOVE your project, Guat! It really made me smile inside and out. Love the photos and your words really hit home. Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
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Perfect timing for this project! Thank you Susie!
https://life-with-the-topdown.com/2016/12/14/the-blessed-project/
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Thanks for writing this BEAUTIFUL post, Lisa! Loved it.
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Posted my blessings yesterday at https://watchingthedaisies.com/2016/12/14/52-weeks-of-thankfulness-week-25/ Thanks Susie for creating this lovely idea and thanks to my blog friend Miriam for telling me about it.
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I really enjoyed reading your #Blessed Project! Thanks for participating.
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My pleasure Susie. I have my friend Miriam to thank for telling me about you. 😊
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The blogging community is the BEST!
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Thanks Susie and Merry Christmas! I was doing a newsletter this month, so I included it in my #Blessed post for you. Cheers!
https://carolineclemens.com/2016/12/17/christmas-newsletter-2016/
I’ll be back to view others this week. Gracias.
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You have been blessed this year, Caroline! Thanks for participating.
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Just catching up on blogs I read, and sorry I missed this. It’s a lot like the one I invited you to last year, that just went up again yesterday (3rd year in a row 😉 ). Stop over and join in. I was going to email a bunch of you today, but saw your post first. Happy holidays, Susie!
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Great! Thanks!
The #Blessed Project was an exercise in reflection to chase away stress and the holiday blues. It’s been fun to see everyone’s projects. Happy Holidays to you, Dawn!
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Yes, a great idea! I was thrilled when you joined our Gratitude project last December… can’t have too much reflection, gratitude and happiness!
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Great idea! I am in and will post my blog article by February 18. http://www.tangytales.com/
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Thanks for sharing such a great idea. I missed the deadline. However, here is the link to my blog post: http://www.tangytales.com/recipe/many-blessed-days/
Hope you check it out.
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Sorry I missed this! Thanks for participating. I’m hosting another one now! https://susielindau.com/2017/12/05/join-blessed-project-get-featured/
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