"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." ~Robert Brault
I have always said “It’s the little things I love the biggest.” Sure, we can sometimes forget about these tiny comforts but it is worth taking a few minutes to focus on creating some joy.
The little delights that we enjoy are sometimes common to everyone but can be truly, 100% unique to you. (like the old quilt that was your grandma’s or the way your kids laugh at your silly jokes)
By paying attention, (Yes!) even making a list on paper of the things that make your heart burst with happiness, you can bring a little light and fun into every day
These are a few of my favorite (little) things....
okay, yes…I MAY have just sung that like Julie Andrews…..
“raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens”
chickadees at my bird-feeder
soft & squishy yarn
that first sip of coffee in the morning
a new pack of felt tip markers
watercolor paint brushes
fuzzy slippers
the smell of fresh-cut grass
Berardi french-fries & malt vinegar
golden sunlight streaming through trees
children’s artwork
chubby baby feet
getting the giggles (that won’t quit)
watching my husband & kids skip stones
pinecones & pebbles
dog rescue videos
orchids that bloom again
marching bands (okay, not so little)
Twizzlers for road trips
twinkle lights
Learning fun Italian words, like “stuzzicadenti” (toothpick) and “pinguino” (penguin)
You might be wondering....Why does it matter?
“Happiness is in the small stuff. It’s not in the big life-changing things. It’s in the every day”~ Paul Dolan
In his book, “Happiness By Design: Change What You Do, Not How You Think” Behavior Scientist, Dolan states that your happiness is determined by how you allocate your attention.
Happy people don’t have more of the good little things in life, they just notice them more. They are intentional in looking for them.
If you find that you are stressed, overwhelmed, or feeling down, you can make a difference by actually planning where your attention flows. Writing down the little things can help you choose what to priorotize in your life and work.
Want to make a list of all the LITTLE THINGS you love and plan ways to keep your spirits high and your mindset positive? Keep scrolling and download this simple page designed to get you started.
I’d love to hear from you!! Share your “little things you love” in the comments below.
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