"Remember the little things in life, for one day you'll look back and realise they were the big things".
So, with that, here are 5 things I've been trying to savour this month.
1. The seasons - although I'm a hot weather girl through and through, I've been purposely trying to appreciate the 'summer- or so called', so that come the Autumn and through to Winter and into Spring, I'll be able to enjoy all the special parts of each time of year!
2. How far I've come - this may sound silly, but whenever I feel even a little bit down, hesitant, unsure, upset etc etc...I try to think about how much I've overcome, and where I am now, compared to where I was 3 years ago. If you've got further than you were then (whether it be a little or a lot), then just think how far you could be 3 years from now.
3. How lucky I am - I do find myself moaning quite a lot, how I'm too hot, too cold, I don't earn enough money etc etc...recently I've been counting down to my summer holiday, which yes, is totally natural...but with our (my friend and I) constant statements like 'I want to be there now' and 'I can't be bothered for all this time, I just want to go on holiday today' etc...I've tried to sit back and think...at least I can afford a holiday, to a lovely country, with beautiful weather etc...that is a lot more than most people can.
4. My best friend and her little girl - I have a best friend, who I've known since I was 4...and although we don't see each other often due to life being busy etc, when I do see her, it's like nothing has changed, but even in the periods inbetween, I know she's there for me, whenever, through and through. She doesn't judge me...infact I can't think of a single time she's ever done anything but listen and encourage. She also has the most beautiful baby girl, who's smiles, laughter, love and cuddles brighten up the darkest of days. I love them both unconditionally.
5. My mum - it's fair to say I've been the nastiest, most horrible person to my mum in the past, and although we get on better now, and I help around the house, always say thank you etc, ...sometimes it's important to stop and think about your mum, what makes her her, what you really love about her, and tell her how much you appreciate her...on a less superficial, much deeper level than a kiss goodnight and washing up after yourself. Time is short and as you're getting older, don't forget your parents are too.
What makes you happy? what little things are you appreciating in June? Let me know!
Ella.x
Loved this! I think looking at how far you have come is so important. It's so easy to get caught up in the next steps/moves that when something doesn't go your way we instantly get disappointed... But if we look back to where we were we can see that we have come so muh farther then what simply meets the eye.
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