Sunday, October 2, 2011

Savor the Simple Things

Have you ever noticed how easily most children are made happy? Simple things — a colorful sticker, a trip to the park, hugging a cuddly puppy — make them squeal with delight and smile for hours.

Naturally, it's not as easy for adults to be so easily satisfied. While simple things should make us happy, life has gotten more complicated. Cute as they are, puppies just won't do it anymore — our happiness too often comes from big paychecks and expensive purchases. We've got less time to enjoy life and we're more stressed out. It's enough to make you wish you were a kid again!

What's making you happy these days? Is it all about getting shiny new things, or are you finding value in feeling healthy and energetic? Maybe being on my program has made you feel peaceful and in control of your life. Contentment feels good, too — learn to savor and appreciate the feeling, which costs nothing but your own determination and discipline. Good for you!

This week, focus on taking pleasure in the simple things life brings your way! Bring a snack to your local park and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, take a walk through a pet store, or bring freshly picked flowers to an elderly neighbor. You won't spend much money, and the reward of simple pleasures will last all day!

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