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I read an article about this a while back! It referenced a study that found that people who reflected on happy memories more frequently reported being happier than people who didn't reflect back on those memories. I put it to the test in 2023 - my new year's resolution was to record one second of every - whether it was big like a fun concert or small like a plant getting a new leaf - that made me feel alive. I reflected on my little videos at the end of each month and yesterday I watched the entire year in 362 seconds (I only missed 3 days). In a year that was hard in a lot of big ways (work stress, grief, family issues, and an ongoing car saga), the reflections on these happy, poignant, funny, or otherwise meaningful moments helped me to view the year with a softer lens. Definitely recommend!! Thanks for the prompt, Nedra. I hope you have a wonderful new year! <3

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I've kept all my notebooks since high school because I'm a sucker for nostalgia, too. Even the doodles are fun to look back at.

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