Being grateful for my 2 year blog-aversary:
It’s been two years since I took a big deep breath and clicked ‘publish’ on my first ever post.
The butterflies were dancing around in my tummy as I finally let myself start this exciting new chapter in my healing journey.
And I could not have imagined how brilliant a journey it’s been so far.
I started writing maketodayhappy.co.uk to do just that by finding the happy in the everyday little things.
Of course, it’s not always easy: there are times when I feel too crap to care. But I gently and kindly let myself feel whatever I’m feeling, knowing that this too shall pass. And then when I’m ready to pick myself up and start again, I look for the little things in my everyday life to be happy about – usually starting with the bed I’m lying in, the curtains that keep the light out, my lovely mum for bringing me cups of tea.
I know it may sound a bit cheesy, but writing this blog has truly been life changing.
Writing about being grateful inspires me to be more grateful. It helps me to notice all the wonderful things I have to be grateful for, even if I’ve had to spend the day in bed because of a symptom flare-up.
Writing about being mindful helps me stay in the present moment more often (it’s still a work-in-progress, but I’m getting better and better at it). It helps me to not get so caught up in my symptoms or the uncertainty around my health and future.
And writing about being kind inspires me to keep spreading a little more kindness whenever and wherever I can. I had no idea how much being a little kinder would have a positive impact on how I feel: kindness really does help the giver as much as the receiver in my experience.
I also had absolutely no idea that my Kindness Calendars would reach so many beautiful people, all around our beautiful planet. My Kindness Advent Calendar post has received an astonishing 1.3 million visitors, which is mind-blowingly fantastic! I would have been on cloud nine just to know I’ve helped inspired one person to do one extra act of kindness! Thinking about everyone who took part – and continues to do so with my monthly Kindness Calendars – fills my heart with such gratitude. You truly are AMAZING.
Some of my most popular posts over these last two years are:
1. My Kindness Calendar posts
2. Act of kindness #23: World Kindness Day Goody Bags
3. 100 Days of Happy: Day 4: Soul stroll
4. 100 Days of Happy: Day 71: Yoga every damn day!
5. 100 Days of Happy: Day 87: You’ve been RACK’ed!
6. More Days of Happy: Hello Summer, is that you?
7. More Days of Happy: ME/CFS Awareness Day
Two years on and the butterflies are still there when I click ‘publish’. And to be honest, I never want them to go away, as it shows how much I still care. I love the excitement and trepidation I feel when I write and publish a post.
I’ve really missed writing the last couple of months due to the debilating vertigo and headaches. And I really can’t wait to start writing more posts once I’m well enough.
Finally, I’d like to say a huge THANK YOU to you for reading my posts. I love hearing from you and truly, madly, deeply appreciate each and every one of your kind comments – they really do inspire me to keep going. Thank you for being the lovely person that you are.
See you soon,
Love and hugs, Helen Xxx
Happy Anniversary!
I’m so proud of you! Thank you for inspiring us and spreading the kindness of your big beautiful heart! Much love x
Thank you so much for your kind words my lovely ♡ Love you Xxx
Here’s to you. keep up the kindness
Thank you Jenny ♡
Dear Helen
You are an inspiring lady and doing a good job in opening up people to kindness. Its difficult to think of things one can do to help others and by doing that help oneself for it is a good feeling to do something that is not for oneself. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. I am sorry you are unwell and will keep you in my thoughts as I plough on through life. With every wish for your wellness. Sandra
Thank you so much for your lovely kind message Sandra. You’ve made me smile BIG ♡
So very proud of you and inspired by you. Thank you for sharing your beautiful heart with us and connecting the world in more kindness. So much love for you Kindness Queen <3 <3 <3 xxx
Awww thank you my beautiful friend, you’re kind words have filled my heart. Love you Xxx
Hi Helen…Happy 2nd blog anniversary day!
You are an inspiration…for all you do x I really hope you have a break from your symptoms very soon …take care and many thanks
Julie xx
Thank you so much Julie for your kindness and well wishes, I really appreciate it ♡
Happy Anniversary!
Thank you so much Korby ♡