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What I’m Into | July edition

What I'm Into | July editionAt the moment, I’m very into packing. We’re heading soon to Southeast Asia, first to visit favorite friends in Malaysia, and then onward to explore the Gulf of Thailand. Which means my suitcase is being filled with sundresses and sleeveless tops and sundry other warm-weather items. But what about books? Few things are more distressing for a book-lover than to find herself on vacation without a good book in hand. On my shortlist are Before the Fall, Since She Went Away, Untethered, and All Is Not Forgotten. Opinions, advice, recommendations?

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With the last days of the school year now behind us, I’m also into the small graces of summer. Long, cool glasses of sun tea. Relaxed mornings and easy evenings (no homework!). Leisurely dinners on the deck, and daylight that lasts well past nine.

Finally, I’m into finding my greatest happiness in being a Doer. If that statement finds you scratching your head, let me explain. I have just finished a book that could be revolutionary. It certainly has changed my life, and I cannot wait to tell you more about it — but that will have to wait until next month, when The Happiness Dare releases. In the meantime, let me give you a sneak-peek. In The Happiness Dare, Jennifer Dukes Lee debunks the myth that God cares more about our holiness than our happiness (He cares about both, as they are intertwined), and identifies five distinct Happiness Styles: Doer, What I'm Into | July editionRelater, Experiencer, Giver, and Thinker. Can you guess which one  you are? You probably have some inclination already, but Jennifer provides a quick, simple online assessment to help you identify your style here. Discovering that I’m a Doer came as no surprise, but what did come as a surprise was the very practical application that followed. Because once I understood which activities fueled my happiness, I could plug into those on those days when I struggled with unhappier circumstances (as even the happiest among us must). This action not only fills my happiness tank but also provides overflow for handling whatever I’m facing. And that, my friends, is something I am totally into.

So that’s it for me. What are you into these days?

3 responses to “What I’m Into | July edition”

  1. Stacy says:

    I’m so anxious to get this book now! You’ve turned me on to a new author and blogger – I”ve listened to her Ultimate Happy Playlist about 9 times already this weekend – LOVE IT! and I’m a thinker with the giver a close second.

    Wishing you a most wonderful and safe trip. Loving your photos on Instagram!

    • Katherine says:

      Thanks, Stacy! And so glad you checked out The Happiness Dare. Personally, I think it’s a game-changer. Now I’m off to check out the Ultimate Happy Playlist myself!

  2. Jamie says:

    So fun! I can’t wait to hear more about your trip! Have been loving the Instagram pictures!!

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