Come on Get Happy with Pj Schott

Come on Get Happy!

It is the first wonderful Wednesday of the month, and all you perfect Princess with a Pen peeps know what percolating, right?  It means the wonderful Pj is here!  Pj Schott has lived in several U.S. port cities, Europe, Greece, and the Middle East. A marketing professional, mystery writer, and futurist, Pj is known to those with whom she works as a problem-solver, an innovative thinker, a top-notch communicator, a visionary, and the soul of a group. She is the owner of the Boston, Massachusetts based company GENIUS and is the woman behind the new Facebook page and blog, Survival for Blondes, where Pj is entirely surrounded by imagined disasters and learns to rise above. 

Happiness is a Choice

“I don’t feel very much like Pooh today," said Pooh.

"There there," said Piglet. "I’ll bring you tea and honey until you do.”

-- A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

Universal Law teaches us that nothing outside of ourselves can determine our happiness, and that we must take responsibility for everything in our lives. We might wait forever for our stars to align, for that lucky break, for the perfect person. So what do we do in the meantime?

How does one choose happiness? (And yes, this falls into the category of Simple, Not Easy.) Rather than wait for circumstances to change, we can decide to look at things differently. To see the good in every situation, no matter how awful it seems at the time. The tragedy that brought the right people together. The delay that proved beneficial. The failure that put us on our true path.

Pooh was a master of the art of changing one's attitude to one of gratitude. If he had to make a list, the following would probably be on it.

Count your blessings

Poetry and Hums aren't things which you get, they're things which get you. And all you can do is go where they can find you.

Here's where the little things can turn into something huge. Whenever you feel unhappy, take a few moments and jot down some of the things for which you are thankful. I have food to eat, a job, somewhere to live. The sun is shining. I am healthy. I have close friends and family. What we take for granted, most of the world will never have in their lifetime.

See the big picture

My spelling is Wobbly. It's good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places.

It is easier to obsess over details than to tackle a big project. And sometimes working on small things can give us a sense of accomplishment. But when the small stuff starts to run amok, take two steps back, change direction, and take one small toward your dream.

Take control of what you can

The hardest part is what to leave behind, ... It's time to let go!

It's so easy to get into a rut. Routines and rituals can be comforting, but when you feel overwhelmed by your obligations, ask yourself what you could do to change the situation. And get out of your comfort zone if that's what it takes.

Change someone's life with a smile

A little Consideration, a little Thought for Others, makes all the difference.

Fake it 'til you make it. No matter how you feel, greet everyone you meet (within reason, of course) with the biggest, brightest smile you can muster. Smile as if your life depended on it. You have no idea what kind of burden other folks are carrying. You could turn their whole day around with your smile, Mary Tyler Moore. Now notice the effect it had on yours.

Move

A bear, however hard he tries, grows tubby without exercise.

Good music is the only thing that motivates me to move, so Dance is my exercise of choice. No matter what kind of day you've had, an hour of Salsa dancing (or Zumba or Tango or Pole or anything you do to good music) will make you forget it all (you can't dance and think at the same time) and the movement will make you feel on top of the world.

Have a Zen day

Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering.

Work is good. Goals are fine. But once in a while, for the sake of your Mental Health, you just have to thrown in the proverbial towel and follow the energy. What is your body asking for? A day in bed? A trip to a museum? Lunch with your besties? Anything you do just for the sake of doing it is also good for the Soul.

Can I get an amen?!  Pj, thank you for spending time with us and also for reminding us to be thankful, thoughtful, and restful while we wait for answers, the lucky star to shine, or for our goals to be met.  You all know how coolio Pj is.  She’s continuing to gift readers with a little Pooh Bear for the soul.  One lucky reader will win…

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Here’s the product info from Amazon:

“Walt Disney Animation Studios proudly presents the wonderful new adventure, Winnie the Pooh. Return to the Hundred Acre Wood for a heartwarming original movie, and reunite with the beloved bear and his silly but steadfast friends for a magical family experience. When sad old Eeyore loses his tail, Owl sends the whole gang -- Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga and Roo -- on a wild journey to help Eeyore and save Christopher Robin from the mysterious Bakson. Inspired by five stories from A.A. Milne's books and created in Disney's legendary hand-drawn style, this all-new classic introduces one of the world's most cherished characters to a whole new generation. Narrated by John Cleese and bursting with brand-new songs performed by Zooey Deschanel, this wonderfully whimsical film is a must-own for every family's movie collection.”

All you need to do is tell us your recipe for happiness.  You never know, maybe your words of encouragement may be just the words someone else needs to hear.

RULES: *Contest will run Feb. 6-13 at NOON EST.

       *You must leave your email to be eligible to win, so please, please do not forget      because I so, so want you all to have a shot at winning!

      *GOOD LUCK!

Bless and be blessed,

Pj & Jen

XOXO