Happiness ARC

A Formula for feeling more

There are 3 components to experience more happiness with events. To remember it think ARC.

A — ANTICIPATION

Anticipation is a real factor for the intensity of happiness we feel. This is why I have determined BOOK OF THE MONTH club is so exciting! You know that list of books is coming out the first of the month and the anticipation adds to the joy of choosing and then reading the book.

This also works when you buy a ticket for an event in the future. You will experience more happiness the longer the time between the purchase and the events.

Often I drive my daughter to Indianapolis for gymnastics. I am always full of anticipation to see her perform her routines. The last meet she did extremely well! She placed 3rd or higher in all her events and all around! Proud mama moment!

There is the anticipation for the actual driving too. I always like to be early to anything no matter how early the appointment. There is always a sense of relief and happiness to get there safely.

R — RELISH the moment

My relish moment example is a professional educational conversation and its fierce analyzing of actual events. People can talk a big talk but the proof is in the student evidence. I…