Happy Monday!

Who’s In Your Circle? Time to Find Out! Today, we’re talking about something that’s a total game-changer, surrounding yourself with happy people! Because, honestly, who we spend our time with affects everything.

I want you to grab your journal and let’s get to work. First, make a list of the people you love the most. Now, make a list of the people you spend time with the most. Finally, make a list of your go-to gang—the ones you run to when you need encouragement or just someone to talk things through with. Got it? Great!

Now, here’s the important part. I want you to go back through those lists and ask yourself: Who are the people that are satisfied with life yet always pressing for more? Who are the people genuinely happy and fulfilled? Who’s got that spark? These are the people who are winning in life. And remember—this isn’t about being judgmental. It’s about observing the fruit in someone’s life, as the Bible says. We want to surround ourselves with those who exhibit the fruit of the Spirit because that’s where real happiness comes from—love, joy, peace… all of it.

Let’s Make a Circle of Happiness!

So, once you’ve gone through those lists, circle the names of the people who are the happiest. Yes, literally, go back and circle those names! These are the people who will naturally lift you up because happiness is contagious, y’all! Now, rank them from 1 to however many names you circled. Who’s the happiest? Whose life do you admire the most? Who do you want to be more like?

Here’s the thing—my husband always says, “Ya wanna change your life? Change your friends!” And I totally agree. But, I also want to add a little twist here. I don’t believe in throwing people away just because they’re difficult or we don’t agree on everything. People are not disposable, and God sure doesn’t dispose of us, thank goodness! So, let’s be a little more intentional.

Friendventory Time

Instead of cutting people out, think about it this way—just like when I was a kid in the pool and had friends who were a little too rough, I didn’t stop being friends with them, but I did limit my time with them in the pool. I still grabbed ice cream with them at the concession stand and enjoyed our friendship in a different setting. The same principle applies here. You don’t have to “swim” with everyone all the time, but you can still love them from a different distance.

So, think about your lists. There may be some “Eeyores” who aren’t exactly pulling you up. That’s okay. You can still love them and have a great relationship with them, but maybe start filling your calendar with more time spent with those happy, fruity, joy-filled people! Their joy will rub off on you, and before you know it, you’ll be spreading that happiness everywhere like confetti!

Would You Circle Your Name?

Finally, here’s a big one—would someone else put your name on their list and circle it? If you’re not sure, I double dog dare you to dig into this challenge and stir up that joy inside you. Find your happy! Create some new rhythms of joy in your life and see how it transforms your year.

I believe with my whole heart that as you do, 2025 is going to be your best year yet! Maybe even the best one ever!

Now, go share this with a friend who needs it, or better yet, tell someone that you circled their name!

Xoxo,

Adrienne Cooley

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