Mondays are looked at all wrong. We dread the beginning of each new week when we should be feeling grateful that we have another opportunity to experience life. Rather than being upset on a Sunday night about setting your 7 a.m. alarm, think of all of the things you can look forward to this week that we often take for granted.
1. Your morning coffee.
2. Choosing your outfits every morning.
3. Eating breakfast, lunch and dinner, because you aren't worried about where your next meal is coming from.
4. Wine and movie night with your best friends.
5. Going to work and learning more about your career.
6. Doing your homework and going to school, because many people don't have that privilege. Yes, school is a privilege.
7. The fact that you're reading this. You have your vision and your intelligence.
8. All of the beautiful life that you will pass on your normally mundane walk to work, school or the store. Pay extra close attention to the blooming flower buds and bright blue sky.
9. Your education. You can learn as much as you please all the way through your senior year of high school at literally no cost to you.
10. Your family. Be thankful for every minute you get with them.
11. Your pets! They're a part of your family, too.
12. Music. You have the ability to hear and experience something lovely.
13. Your health. That is huge.
14. Having people support you. Knowing someone has your back no matter what is everything.
15. Clean air and water. Go take a deep breath and a big swig of water.
16. Having a bed to sleep in at night. You have a roof over your head.
17. Your friends. No matter how close you are, it's so great sharing passions and interests with someone.
18. Freedom to say whatever we want. America is a beautiful place, people. Voice your opinions.
19. A hot shower at the end of each day. There is nothing more relaxing.
20. Anything that you buy this week, because it means you have extra money to spend.
21. Driving anywhere. Be grateful for your car, even if it broke down last week.
22. Sleeping in. Even if it’s just for one day this week, relish in it.
23. The sun. Soak it in.
24. The rain. Especially when you can watch it from inside with a cozy blanket and some Netflix.
25. Every stranger that walks past you and goes out of his or her way to smile or say “hello.” Those people are something special and somehow always make your day better.
So, next week (and every week after that) when you wake up, think of something positive. Having a good mindset Monday morning means having a good week. Set aside some time and remember everything that you usually take for granted and simply be thankful for all that you have.
