Busy lives encourage
us to do more, achieve more, be more… and expect more. We raise the bar high
for ourselves, our careers, our holiday destinations, our dreams and hopes. We
mark the success in our lives by whether we hit milestones, targets, deadlines.
Many get caught
up in the hustle, and sometimes I do too. More often, though, I’m able to see
that the little things are the big things.
Here are some
little tips to help you slow down, appreciate and learn how to enjoy the little
things.
1. Slow Down
The truth is,
you can’t appreciate the little things in life if you’re too busy, too tired,
or too stressed to even notice them. And the best way to start noticing them is
to slow down your pace and make a deliberate effort to notice what’s going on
around you.
“I just don’t
have the time!” Is that what’s going through your mind right now?
Hey I get it,
you’re trying to realize a dream, or simply trying to make ends meet. Slowing
down may be easier said than done. BUT here are a few questions I want you to
ask yourself:
Do I really
NEED everything I say I need?
Do I tend to
take on other people’s problems as if they were my own?
Do I spend too
much time on social media or on other things that don’t produce a whole lot of
value at the end of the day?
And keep this
in mind: Slowing down doesn’t mean you have to quit your job and retire to the
Canary Islands. Even with a genuinely hectic schedule, you can carve out a few
minutes each day to slow down and reflect.
2. Stop Chasing
I’ll be happy
when… I’ll feel successful when… I’ll have made it when… Stop chasing what you
think will make you feel complete, happy, successful, rich, fulfilled and be
content with what you have now. If you chase too much, life ends up being all
about the chase. What happens if the goalposts move or you can’t chase anymore?
3. Stop Waiting
If you wait for
good things to happen, you could be waiting a long time. Instead start your own
search to find things that make you happy, bring you comfort and calm. Take
responsibility for yourself and your own peace of mind and stop waiting for it
to drop into your lap. A good first step on this journey could be by exploring
how to enjoy the little things in life!
4. Be Receptive
Not everything
in life has to be shiny and irresistible. Sometimes we have to be open to
receiving things that are subtle, quiet and hidden. Just because something
isn’t bright neon doesn’t mean we can’t see it, we just have to look a little
harder and be receptive to looking at the world differently. How you think
about things determines how you feel about them. Be open to simple, little
pleasures that you might have overlooked or dismissed before now.
5. Be Grateful
Don’t ever
forget not to take things or people for granted. Be grateful for everything you
have – for small and large things. A roof over your head, the food that you
eat, air-conditioning on our ever-increasing hot days and your health. Most of
all, being grateful for the people in your life — your mother, your father,
your wife, your husband, your son, your daughter, your friends — all of them.
6. Be Present
The most
important step in enjoying the small things in life is to live in the moment.
It’s about being fully present and engaged in whatever you’re doing, not
dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
Every moment is
unique and fleeting. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. So don’t let these
precious moments slip away unnoticed.
Whether it’s
savoring a delicious meal, listening to your favorite song, or watching a
sunset – immerse yourself completely in these moments.
You’ll find
that life is not necessarily about the big milestones but the tiny magical
moments that happen every day.
Wishing you all a happy, healthy, peaceful, and fruitful New Year!
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