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Redefining Finding Joy In The Little Things

Be present and allow yourself to indulge in a little more today.

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Redefining Finding Joy In The Little Things
Sarah Grace Johnson

Finding beauty in the little things is one of the most overused statements we hear people say every day. While so many of us strive to work towards living a more positive life full of optimism and sunshine, all of us struggle to get there. Sometimes it takes a rough patch and a little of living in the dark for us to break through to get to see the sun.

Other times it feels completely unattainable and like nothing is going our way. But if we hold on just a little longer, eventually we will make it through the darkness and we can catch a glimpse of how great life can truly be.

Achieving ultimate happiness takes a lifetime of working and even when we think we are happy, as humans, we are always craving more. No matter how great our life is, we always want MORE.

Today I urge you be thankful for what you have and appreciate the little things in life.

I urge to take a step back to stop and smell the roses. Today I urge you to roll the windows down and blare your favorite song. I urge you to eat chocolate and not feel guilty about it. I urge you to watch another episode on Netflix because you deserve it.

Whatever your burst of happiness might stem from, it’s important to pause from the stress of life, smile and enjoy it. Be present in the journey and allow yourself to indulge in something fun.

No matter how tough life gets, always take a break and do at least one thing for fun for yourself each day.

We aren’t machines that can work 24/7. We have to remember to slow down for a bit to relax. If we do not take the time to recover, we will crash and burn.

Rejuvenation is key to living a happy and healthy life.

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