On the subject of the little things…I can’t remember where I read this…but I read about a statistic that said we spend something like 80% or more of our life doing the every day stuff. Showering, getting dressed, brushing our teeth, driving to and from work. You get the idea. The author of the article I was reading said that based on that study, in order for us to be truly happy…we have to enjoy the everyday stuff. B/c life is full of little everyday activities. Guess we better find some way to make brushing our teeth a little bit happier huh??
One thing I’ve been doing is buying a cheap bouquet of fresh cut flowers every time I go to the grocery store. Sure the $5 could be spent on something else…but I like the sight/smell of fresh flowers and it perks up my grocery shopping trip. Just knowing I’m allowing myself to buy them every trip. I was so excited to see the white hydrangeas had come back to the Schnucks by us. I LOVE them in our bathroom!
I’ve also been trying to incorporate one new recipe into my meal plans each grocery shopping trip. Cooking something new is exciting and keeps it interesting. I also love the way Jer politely side-steps around saying he doesn’t like something new ;) Like the time I made Lima Beans. Hilarious!
How do you find ways to make the everyday stuff happier? Got any tricks? I'd love to hear about them!
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