June 19, 2014

It's the Little Things Thursday

I've decided I'm starting a regular series called It's the Little Things Thursday.It will be a compiled reflection on the little joys I find in everyday life.  Sometimes it may only be a couple things, sometimes it may be a lot. I'm thinking it'll be an every other week thing, but we'll see :)

I find a big part of being happy is enjoying the everyday, not just the big occasions, vacations, or celebrations. 

I've noticed myself feeling anxious and discontent again lately so I've needed to remind myself the virtues of positivity and seeking happiness from within.  

Going to the gym, working, still working, cooking dinner, catching up on emails,running errands and doing chores. This is how most of our days are spent.

Sometimes those are not the most thrilling or fun ways to spend our time so I think stopping to enjoy and savor the small but maybe not so insignificant things in our days that make us smile is a good thing. 

After all, all the little things which make us happy add up!

"Enjoy the little things in life ..." - quote by Robert Brault  http://paintthemoon.net/blog

Here's some of the little things lately that have made me smile or brightened my day, even if just for a moment!




Finding a yummy snack in my purse. Yes, I even like pumpkin in the summer!

 Spoonful(s) of almond butter with mini chocolate chips a la Julie after dinner. 

 New headbands from bondiband just in time for marathon training!
You always can get a 10% discount off your bondiband order with my code "BREATHEBLOG"!

A little message on my Starbucks cup, found after I finished my coffee.


Surprise flowers and oysters

Eating lunch outside & my Hello Kitty container (I swear I'm an adult)

Post-November Project Peanut Butter Cup Protein Smoothie
Thanks Baltimore Nutrition! NP Baltimore meets 6:30 AM Wednesdays at Rash Field, as always.

I encourage you to make your own list of little things that made you happy! Write it down somewhere, tweet me on twitter @BreatheBlog or post your list on your blog! 

What is one little thing that has made you happy? 


20 comments:

  1. looove this! great idea. i don't realize or reflect enough on the beauty and joy of the little things!

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  2. I love pumpkin all year round! What a great blog idea!

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  3. ahh man the little message from starbucks is awesome. things like that are a day maker

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  4. Little things always seem to be the best things! Great idea!!

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  5. I love almond butter and chocolate chips, I used to eat that like it was my job in college every night!

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    1. Clearly I still do. I wish that was my job-I'd be AMAZING at it!

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  6. eating lunch outside is my favourite part of my summer workday!

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    1. It's so lovely soaking up some vitamin D in the middle of the day!

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  7. I love this idea! I seriously think that the little things can have such a big impact on our day!

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    1. Thanks so much-it's so important to reflect on those small moments!

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  8. I love the idea of everyone sharing things they love on their blog... it's definitely the little things that all add up!

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  9. Bondi Bands are seriously the BEST! And I love this idea for a weekly blog post!

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  10. Love, LOOOVEEE this, I did a whole post on "Hardwiring Happiness" about this, ever hear of the book? It's great, you should look into it :)

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    1. Ah definitely checking that out-I just read the Happiness Project book a few months back :)

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