After last weekend’s blizzard – nearly 20 inches of snow… OMG… spring has finally arrived in Minnesnowta in all its sunny pasty white skin glory. And man, is it amazing.
Winter was rough this year – the dark subzero days just never seemed to end. Maybe getting through a Minnesnowta winter is another form of endurance training? Like any race, there was a lot of positive self-talk to remind me that there was no possible way it could stay cold and snowy and bundled in an ankle-length down jacket forever… right? (For the record, I wore mine nearly every day from October to mid-April this year – seven months, people!)
In addition to the positive self-talk, there were also little things I did to keep my spirits up. Pretty mundane things, actually, but nonetheless they brought small moments of sunshine + happiness to each day. I didn’t have a name for them until I read a blog post from Yes and Yes.
The every damn day list.
Ah-ha!
The every damn day list is a short list of small things you do every damn day no matter what. They’re the little things that bring you small moments of joy. And they bring a small sense of accomplishment even when every other part of your day is ho-hum or not going as planned. I think we can all agree: the world needs a little more kindness and happiness in it. So why not start with you?
With that, my every damn day list – and I realize it’s longer than it probably should be, but all of these things bring me little moments of happiness ♥ (I didn’t include sweating in the form of swimbikerunyoga because that’s just a given for me – it (usually) happens regardless.)
- fresh air for at least 15 minutes
- make the bed
- legs up the wall and foam roll
- read for 20 minutes in bed before lights out
- tart cherry juice and San Pelligrino along with my daily supplements
- close my eyes and take five deep breaths
- check my bank account
- put things away in their right place right away (like hanging up my jacket in the closet)
- say something nice to someone
- a glass of kombucha
- a square (or three) of dark chocolate
Now it’s your turn. What’s on your every damn day list? Tell me in the comments below! I’d love to hear.
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I agree! Winter was REALLY long this year! I too am glad to see the grass turning green, the daffodils starting to bud, and the temps finally starting to warm up a bit! My list: Doggy snuggles (sometimes it’s with one of the girls and sometimes both), meditate, smile at a random stranger, my AM bottle of booch, my NBS Goodnight drink before bed, my attitude of gratitude journaling (reflecting on the day and remembering the positives + gratitude moments), reading a book (no technology) and turning the pages before bed…I’m sure there were others, but these are the ones that stand out at the moment. Thanks for sparking this reflection!
Aw! I loved this post, Erin! You’re the best! <3
YES to snuggles and walks (even short ones) with the furry friends!
I am also completely spoiled in the morning and get a homemade latte from the mister.
Take in the view at SOME point during the day – and be thankful for the mountains in Colorado.