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The world is full of people who sabotage their own happiness by complaining when little things go wrong and taking for granted all the little things that go right. It’s wonderful to have something “big” to celebrate—a new job, an award, a full year of sobriety, an annual holiday—but such big victories don’t come along every week. And since most “big” good things are cumulative results of “small” good things, why not make every day a celebration by appreciating life’s little blessings?
That promotion or degree you’re working toward may not come for another year, but there’s no rule against recognizing each step in that direction. Try one of these mini-celebrations when you complete a project, get a favorable review or just hear “I can always count on you”:
We’ve all heard that “every snowflake is unique”—but how often do we stop to individually appreciate any one snowflake? Or any one flower, breeze or sunset? No matter how “everyday” they seem, no fragment of beauty will ever perfectly replicate itself. Take time to appreciate one of these “fragments” for the wonder it is:
The word “mindful” has become so popular in recent years it’s in danger of devolving into a cliché. But genuine, deep mindfulness plays a vital role in making the most of life. Joy and gratitude increase when you use all your senses—the “inner” ones as well as the “big five”—to experience the world around and inside you.
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