A Community Contribution from Nathaniel Stott

At this time of the year we are all greeting one another with “Happy New Year!”
How happy are you? And what difference does being happy make to you and your work? Or life with your children for that matter?

GTD helps give me more time for fun. GTD helps me to achieve  balance and meaning in life. For me, GTD is about making the right choices for my life and work. At least that is what I am working towards even though I sometimes fall off the wagon.

I’ve resolved to do more  with GTD in 2009. To reach new heights (thanks Oliver) and achieve even greater happiness.

Martin Seligman is a positive psychologist who tells us more about what being positive can do for us (see his TED talk and The BBC happiness formula).

I also recommend taking a closer look at the Authentic Happiness testing center. Measure your overall happiness, your current level happiness and your approach to happiness. You might also find it interesting and useful to test the character strengths of yourself and your children—I found this particularly insightful—I am curious and have an interest in the world.

Finally, be sure to take a  listen to the happiness anthem!

GTD makes me a happier person! Here’s hoping it does the same for you! And wishing you all a very Happy 2009!

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