It's The Simple Things

Have you ever stopped to think about the things that bring you joy? I mean, the things you need to be happy and fulfilled? Initially, you may have thought of a lavish vacation or a trip to the mall to buy that “thing” you have been eyeing. Let me be honest, I did! I can always get behind a trip to a palm tree inhabited tropical locale with water as far as the eye can see and a nice hammock. If I am being fully transparent, I always have my eye on something nice with a matching price tag I can splurge on.

While these things are components of my self-care, they are not what I truly need. There are few things greater than spending time with my family enjoying a game night or taking a run with one of my favorite playlists dancing in between my ears. Now, if that happens to be in the tropics…so be it!

It is so important to identify our sources of joy and the things that fill our cups. These things help us navigate difficult times and restore our sanity. It may be reading a book uninterrupted or taking a walk with the dog. Whatever it is, identify it and gravitate towards it. For most of us, I suspect it will be the simple things that matter most.

Here's to your health!