4 Ways To Find Beauty in Every Day
Beauty is all around us. It's not just present on the good days, where everything seems technicolor and you feel like you have theme music playing to the spring in your step. Beauty is also there on the bad days, and most of all on those plain old "ordinary" days.
Learning to find beauty in every day can be a game changer when it comes to maintaining a positive attitude and staying motivated. The more often you look for beauty, the more often you'll find it. And that mindfulness will remind you how great it is to be alive right now. So let's take a few moments to learn how to find the beauty in every day of our lives! 🌈🦋
4 Ways To Find Beauty in Every Day
When we're surrounded by so much beauty all the time, it's easy to take it for granted. Especially when you have so much to do each day. Maybe it's studying, taking care of the kids, going to work, or a combination of all three. This busy nature can make it hard to appreciate all the wonder around us. But slowing down to look at the world around you can help to set the tone for the day.
Here are a few ways to find beauty in every day.
#1 - Start Listening 👂
When you're in a conversation with someone else, how often are you actually listening and how often are you just waiting until it's your turn to talk? We get so excited to share our own stories that sometimes we forget to take the time to listen to others. But when you do, you open yourself up to a world of stories - wilder and more intricate than anything you find in a book! Listening more will help you gain a better understanding and appreciation of the people around you and strengthen your relationships.
But it's not just people you should be listening to. Listen to the world around you. Really focus on the melody or the lyrics of your favorite song. What moves you about it? What are some of your favorite noises from the backyard at night? Take a moment to tune into your environment, taking in the natural music around you.
#2 - Spend Some Time Outside 🌳
We spend so much of our time inside and not enough time connecting with nature outside. Research shows that spending time connecting with nature can lower your stress and help you to be more in the present moment. You don't have to go out to the wilderness hours away! You can enjoy the nature right around you. Have your lunch at a local park. Watch the birds that flit around your building from your stoop. Take a walk past your favorite tree. There are few things more awe-inspiring than nature itself, and this is sure to help you appreciate that every day beauty more.
#3 - Slow Down 🌷
We live in a world that prioritizes constantly being on the go. Constantly doing, constantly moving. But even though Motivation Depot is all about helping you reach your goals, we also understand that sometimes that sometimes in order to refresh your motivation, you need to stop and smell the roses! Take a moment to listen to your coffee being made, smell the beans roasting, before you check your email. When you spend time with friends and family, try to stay in that moment, rather than thinking about returning to work or other distractions.
#4 - Carve Out Time For Loved Ones 👨👩👦👦
Part of what makes life so beautiful is being able to share it with those you love. Laughing with friends over dinner, a game night with family, or going on dates with the love of your life. When we get too busy and we don't feed those relationships, we begin to lose sight of that beauty. But don't forget that those connections are the point, not a little added bonus. So take time to replenish your relationships and remember the beauty that exists there.
There's so much beauty to find in the every day, when you take the time to look for it. Chase your goals, but do so for the love of life. When you do, you'll feel much more fulfilled and your life will be filled to the brim with beauty.
And Motivation Depot is here to help! Whether it's regular insights sent straight to your email, morning coffee to help you rise to meet the day, or planners to help you organize your week, we're here to enhance the beauty and excitement in your every day!
