Enjoy Even The Little Things

When you consider the things you most look forward to, you might find yourself listing important occasions: graduation, an exciting new job, a promotion, your yearly vacation, even a COVID-19 vaccine (the end of physical distancing would be a momentous occasion, indeed).

It’s normal to anticipate significant events, but putting all your energy toward these main attractions can make you skip past common (but equally important) parts of your day-to-day life.

Turning your attention toward these moments and giving yourself the chance to enjoy them allows you to bring a little more joy to your everyday life.

The difference between joy and happiness lies at the heart of what it means to enjoy the little things:

Happiness describes a state of being that might depend (at least a little) on what happens around you. Make no mistake, you can absolutely achieve happiness on your own, but outside events and the actions of others still sometimes have an impact.
Joy, on the other hand, describes a feeling that can be evoked in an instant. The joyful moments you collect each day add up, instilling satisfaction and contentment even if bigger dreams never come to pass.
The tips below offer ways to enjoy little things every day — and most of them cost nothing at all. Everyone deserves little luxuries, like a nice meal out or a bouquet of flowers. But you can still create pleasurable moments when you don’t have cash to spare.