We've all been guilty of taking our everyday life for granted that we forget to appreciate the little things that life offers us. Whether it's a warm summer night, a sunset unlike no other, or even just a peaceful conversation with a friend, we tend to overlook the little things around us that make up our everyday.
Recently, I've tried to appreciate these small moments a little more than I have before. I've slowed down on my drives home to appreciate the scenery, I've put my phone down more when hanging out with friends, and I've even started a daily journal. Although I still struggle to not get caught up in stress every once in a while, opening my eyes to the life happening around me helped me to find peace in a hectic day.
My quest for you, the reader, is to find a day this week and just slow it down. Write down three things you can do to appreciate the world around you more and put them into motion. Below are a few of my favorite things to do when I want to feel more grounded; I hope you find them as useful as I do.
Start a mini gratitude journal
Meditate
Go for a walk without going on your phone
Tell someone you appreciate them
Wake up early and watch a sunrise
Call your family
Bake or cook something
Read a book
Stretch or do yoga
Embrace your small victories
Feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you did and how it made you feel!
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