Appreciate the little things

The next big thing I learned to do was appreciate the little things in life. Not only that, but also start appreciating the things I take for granted.

I started thanking my parents for the things they do for me on a daily basis, because they don't get that enough.

I tell my boyfriend how much I love him and how much he means to me, because who knows what tomorrow will bring.

I laugh more with my friends because laughter truly is the best medicine.

I talk to my dog and cats because we know we all do it...but something about their silent stares back at you just make you feel better.

Take a day and binge watch your favourite show on Netflix...even if you find yourself 4 hours later covered in popcorn. Hey, thats A-OK in my books.

I do all these little things because it makes me happy. 

Now...appreciating the little things in life is hard, because its something you don't even realize is there. After reading The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha, I know that there are so many awesome things that I miss everyday but that actually bring so much joy to my life. 

What are these things? Well the book has a lot that actually resonate with me a lot, but some of these things are what I have already mentioned! So I decided to make my own list of awesome

1. The look your dog gives you when you talk to them about your day and you know deep down inside that they truly do understand you. AWESOME!
2. When you end that same conversation with said dog by saying "WALK" in a really excited voice and you get the quick little head tilt. AWESOME!
3. When you finish that last set in a workout class or your own workout and you know you get to go home and shower and slip into some nice comfy clothes. AWESOME!
4. The sound of the printer when you finally finish that 5000 word essay. AWESOME!
5. Closing the 10+ tabs you had open after that same essay, even more AWESOME!
6. The smell of a baby (I know some people know what I'm talking about, even if it is slightly creepy..) AWESOME!
7. Turning to the cold side of the pillow...AWESOME!
8. Fresh nail colour on your fingers, AWESOME!
9. Being the last car to be able to turn left on an advanced green and feeling like you're totally winning...AWESOME!
10. When you get a sweet message out of the blue from someone important to you, that lets you know you are thought about, AWESOME!
11. The head massage you get when you get your hair done at the salon...AWESOME!
12. Receiving a handwritten letter or postcard in the mail addressed especially to you...AWESOME!
13. Stepping on all the crunchy leaves in the fall and you just so happen to step on the crunchiest one, AWESOME!

There are these, and so many more small things in life to appreciate. If you have any other awesome moments, feel free to share! For me, making sure I mentally take the time to appreciate the little things when they happen is what makes me the happiest. 

Until next time...

Don't worry, be happy.