Since starting this blog (since I’ve turned 50 – but whose counting?), I’ve set my sights on living a happier life and having a great day (almost) every day. I’m happy to report that I’ve had many more good days than bad. This has resulted in my sleeping better, feeling better, meeting the most incredible people and having more interesting opportunities come my way.
As a single, working mom, I have the typical single and working and mom issues – and a lot of them! We all have issues, right? Yesterday was a typical Monday – almost as soon as I got up,”issues” were arising. However, I intentionally decided to set my sights on a great day, regardless.
First, I got up and out early because I was meeting an old (old meaning met him a long time ago) friend. As I drove in my cold car, I wondered what the h$%* I was doing out so early. However, when I arrived, he had a cup of coffee at the table for me! It was a no baggage conversation about life, love, kids and the new books we are reading. It was one of those times where you leave feeling refreshed and ready to start your day!
When I got to work my assistant had a smile on her face. After 18+ years, you’d think she would be sick of me (and maybe she is but won’t tell me!). In any case, I need to say thanks and Happy Birthday (today is her birthday!).
Later on I received a phone call from another friend. Someone with whom I trust my deepest secrets – who I can cry with, laugh with and eat and drink with. It made me feel good to talk and share my thoughts on my day and my life. We both ended the call with smiles on our faces. I finished my night at the health club with my work out partner — it feels great to work out and sweat with a good friend!
How is it that some days seem worse than others? I think it’s because we let minor annoyances get in the way and we give the little things too much power.
I could have looked at my day in reverse: I had a sick kid at home, spilled syrup on me and the wood floor when I was already dressed for work, someone didn’t get a project to me that I needed days ago, my car is filthy and I can’t see out the back window, my dress was full of static all day, etc. Instead, I intentionally chose to have a good day — chose is the operative word.
Just for today, chose a great day. Nobody has a perfect life and no one ever will. Try to focus on the good small stuff rather than the bad small stuff. I promise, you’ll have an amazing day too!
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