I can’t remember when or why exactly, but along time ago I made a happy folder and put it in my desk file drawer. The idea is that I use my happy folder as a repository of special things that make me smile so that I can draw on those items whenever I need a pick-me-up. And honestly, who doesn’t need a pick-me-up from time-to-time?

Suggestions for items to include:

• Congratulation note from a business contact
• Meaningful thank you note from someone you’ve helped along the way
• Drawings from the children in your life
• Photos of friends, family, you
• Motivational quotes
• Bible verses
• Funny ads from magazines or newspapers

I just came across these back-to-back tweets on Twitter than made me smile and thought, I’m saving those in my happy folder on my computer. Take a look at this for another example of an online happy folder thanks to Twitter.

What do you do when you need a pick-me-up?