Enjoying the Small Things
It’s important more than ever to really look for the small things that will bring us joy. Make it a point to really look for a least one thing every day.
For some moms, it is easy and natural for them to appreciate and enjoy the “little things in life.” But for other moms, it can be harder. It’s harder for your to find the joy in small things. Maybe you crave something bigger and more exciting.
Sometimes, though, that kind of craving can leave you feeling pretty unhappy.
Here are some tips and ideas for enjoying the small things.
Enjoying the Small Things
Recognize Their Importance
You may not realize how important the small things actually are. The truth is, just about every “big and exciting thing” had to have a series of small steps leading up to it to make it happen. This is true whether you’re talking about making scoring a run in a baseball game, building a dream house, or succeeding in your career. Little things are like the nuts and bolts and bricks that can be used to build something grand.
Sometimes, though, the little things are just wonderful in and of themselves, even if they are not part of some grandiose plan. That’s a key to enjoying them too!
Look for Them
Try putting on your “small things”-colored glasses. This may take some practice, but it can be done. Every day, try to look for small things like a child looks for bugs or flowers in the grass. Pay attention to sights, sounds, and colors.
Try viewing the world through your children’s eyes. Everything is thrilling when you’re a little child!
If You Can’t Find Them, Create Them
Having trouble finding these little things to enjoy? Why not create some! Here are some little things you can employ when you need to find some joy:
- Fix everyone a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows. Make a face on the top of each cup with chocolate syrup. Check out our list of our favorite hot chocolate recipes!
- Introduce your kids to something new to them, like mixing baking soda and vinegar, or filling glasses with various levels of water to make chimes.
- Go outside and choose a subject to draw. You can do this inside, too – everyone draw the dog, or a houseplant, or the coffee table.
- Make bird feeders out of pine cones smeared with peanut butter and rolled in seed. Watch the birds come together.
- Put on a new pair of pajamas or a pair you haven’t worn in a long time. Enjoy the feeling!
