You slept through the alarm. The car won’t start. Coffee got spilt on your white top. You hit every red light on the way to work where you also got denied for that big promotion you were looking forward to. The worst of it? It’s not even noon.
Bad days. We all can relate to them. Then everyone tells you, “it’ll get better” and you think HOW?! You want to scream at them and tell them that they don’t even understand.
I’m guilty of this too, like nobody else can even begin to grasp the struggle. Then I full-fledge check myself out for the remainder of the day because I’m too busy sulking in my self-proclaimed misery.
But, that’s absurd, right?
I mean really, what’s the point of continually focusing on the bad and not on the good?
You may have slept through your alarm but you got an extra 20 minutes of much-needed sleep. Sure, your POS car wouldn’t start but your lovely neighbor came out in the snow to jump it for you. You spilt some coffee on your white top but you were smart enough the last time this happened to throw a tide-to-go pen in your purse. If those traffic lights would’ve all been green then you wouldn’t have caught that song on the radio that takes you back to that special moment. You got denied for the promotion yet you have a roof over your head and shoes on your feet, fully capable of paying your bills.
Instead of focusing on the battles, focus on the blessings.
Pay attention to the beauty of that bright blue sky and not the traffic jam you’re stuck in; sulk in the warmth and coziness of that ultra-suede jacket you’re wearing and not the below zero temps outside; enjoy listening to the buzzing conversations all around you in the corner coffee shop instead of complaining about how it’s too busy.
Once you start counting your blessings and not your battles, a lot of things will seem much sweeter and joyful. You’ll begin to radiate goodness and emit love that can be transmitted onto others.
Lovely post Charli! Very important to remember this. We often take all of the amazing blessings that we have, like waking up in the morning, for granted. Every day is a blessing and sometimes we just need a little reminder.
PS: love the cool snow effect on the blog!
I’m so happy that this post really resonated with you! We all definitely need reminded sometimes that every day is a blessing. Thank you for your comments!
I looovvee this mindset! I read an article regarding the 9/11 attacks that was similar to this. So many people had missed or were law to work the day that terrorists attacked the WTC for various reasons (flat tires, spilling coffee on shirt, etc.) and I.T saved their lives!
Isn’t that unbelievable?! That literally gave me goosebumps. It always helps to have a positive mindset because who knows, it could even save your life someday 🙂
Love the photography in this!
Thank you!
So true, thinking about what I’m grateful for keeps me on track. The bad stuff makes for funny things to write about, which is a BIG plus.
That’s what I noticed throughout your posts that you just laugh off the bad and I love that! Such a great thing to live by. Thank you for your comment!
I absolutely agree with this post and it is so encouraging and refreshing! It is so easy to let something get you down during the days, but choosing to change your mindset makes all the difference! I used to allow the smallest things to put me in a funk and then I realized that it was ruining a perfectly wonderful day, or what could be. Thanks for this outlook! I enjoyed reading and being reminded!
I’m so happy to hear how you’ve changed your mindset like that! It really is easier said than done but I try not to let the smallest things aggravate me or ruin a perfectly good day. It’s a lot easier to let things just roll of our back, depending on what it is obviously, but to see the silver lining and be grateful for what we have. Thanks for your comment! 🙂