For my introduction to my research project, I decided to write one of my journal entries from the "Week of Three Good Things". I decided to use this journal entry and make it into a scene in order to allow the reader to understand my feelings during the process. I wanted to capture my emotions and how quickly they changes after I pushed myself out of my comfort zone. I chose to write a scene in my introduction because I want to entertain and inform the reader on the research topic.
I also used this specific entry based on Martin Seligman's PERMA model on happiness. I reviewed my journal entries and found that most of my gratitude moments associated with the PERMA element relationships. I had written on Friday November 2 this scene that I was grateful for, and the process of writing this moment played a part in the improvement on my well-being. “Are you going to West Chester University this weekend for homecoming?” my brother asks. “I don’t know, I haven’t been up there in a few weeks” I respond, feeling a little anxious. I look down at my phone, wondering whether or not I should message my friend Megan who lives up in West Chester. I really wanted to go and I question myself, “should I ask to hangout, I don’t want to be annoying.” I am always fearful of what people think of me. “No, just do it”. I start typing out a text to Megan, “Hey what are you doing this weekend?” I push send and sigh with relief. Last time I visited I asked the same question, I hope she doesn’t think I’m bothersome. I then see three text bubbles, and start to anticipate for her response and prepare myself for rejection. A blue message finally appears on my phone, “It’s homecoming this weekend, you should come up!” She replies. “Whew, thank god” I tell myself. Now my stress had disappeared and I reply, “Okay, see you Saturday!” I found myself in the moment feeling grateful that I pushed myself out of my comfort zone. I realized that I shouldn’t be so worried about little things and I was so thankful that she invited me up to visit. After taking part in the “Three Good Things” gratitude process, I would use this whenever I am feeling down and need to boost my well-being. I would not continue this everyday but I think that Dr. Martin Seligman’s research was really beneficial for me, especially because of his PERMA model on happiness. This process made me realize that I shouldn’t take anything for granted and has made me appreciate the little moments in life that I may have not thought of before. Also, it has made me appreciate myself most of all, because I am my harshest critic.
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Chrissie FackenthallI will use this blog to write and post weekly assignments for my English Composition I course at Delaware County Community College Archives
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