Appreciate the Little Things

We all get bogged down with life sometimes. Sometimes we’re just busy. Sometimes we’re just not in a good mood or headspace. And sometimes we are in a rut where nothing has been going right for days or weeks and it’s getting harder to get yourself out of bed in the morning. This is where we need to stop for a moment to realize that despite the suckiness that life is handing out at times that 1) it will not last forever and 2) if you look hard enough, you will find something to be grateful for or even smile about.

Maybe the barista at the coffee shop remembered your name and your order today. Maybe the kids left you alone long enough to finish reading your email. Perhaps you pulled an old coat out of the closet and found $10 in the pocket. Maybe your partner gave you a hug that lasted a few seconds longer than normal and it just felt really nice. I could go on, but I think you get my drift. There is always something to be thankful for or to appreciate in your life, even when the chips are down. Finding an optimistic moment in the middle of a dark day is something we can all do if we try. And if you can feel a little gratitude for the little things, it makes the day just a little bit brighter.