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What about...... Wednesday!

Making Ordinary Days Feel a Little More Special 🍂

Yesterday, my sister sent me something that made me laugh.

It said, "Even my downtime has a to-do list." 🤣

Apparently, she knows me pretty well!

But it also got me thinking.

The last few months have been so busy that I realized I haven't been taking much time to enjoy some of the little things I love.

I enjoy reading, spending time outside, reaching out to family and friends, and just sitting quietly for a few minutes. But somehow, those things keep getting pushed aside by everything else that needs to be done.

Yesterday, though, I took a little time to sit on my front porch. I also texted my nephew, Justin, that I haven't talked to in a while.

The weather was beautiful, and I just sat there enjoying my surroundings. Sometimes Hershey, my chocolate Lab, joins me and lays on the porch. Oakley, my younger white Lab, can come too, but she still needs a leash because she's a little too enthusiastic about everything! 🤪

Nothing particularly exciting happened.

And that was kind of the point.

It was just a few minutes of enjoying an ordinary day.

Little Ways to Make an Ordinary Day Feel Special

I've been thinking about how we don't necessarily need more time, money, or elaborate plans to enjoy life a little more.

Sometimes it's simply doing something ordinary a little differently.

Use the pretty things. Why save your favorite dishes, blanket, or tablecloth for a special occasion? An ordinary Tuesday is a perfectly good reason to enjoy them!

Enjoy what's right outside your door. Sit on the porch, notice the changing leaves, or take a few minutes to enjoy the fresh air.

Make a routine a little more pleasant. Play some favorite music while doing chores, use a lotion with a scent you love, or make an everyday meal feel a little special.

Make room for something you enjoy. Read a few pages of a book, call a friend, or spend a little time doing something just because you like it.

Notice the little moments. A beautiful sunset, a funny conversation, or a few minutes with someone you love can make an otherwise ordinary day memorable.

And here's something I'm reminding myself of, too:

Maybe making an ordinary day feel special isn't about adding more to our schedules. Maybe it's about enjoying a little more of what's already there.

We don't need to turn enjoyment into another item on our to-do lists. (Although apparently I might need some practice with that! 🤣)

💜 Myra's Pick: A Little Cozy at the Sink

One little thing I've been enjoying lately is the Pumpkin Pecan Foaming Hand Soap.​

I love the warm, cozy scent! Every time I wash my hands and catch a whiff of it, it makes an ordinary little routine feel just a bit nicer.

It's funny how something as simple as washing your hands can bring a little enjoyment to your day.

And it just happens to be one of this week's Weekly WoW specials! 🍂

Want to learn a little more about handwashing?

Since we happen to be talking about hand soap, here's a little extra reading from Jordan Essentials about the importance of handwashing. (Bonus: this article explains how your hands can feel moisturized even with frequent washing.)

​Read the Jordan Essentials handwashing article​

This Week's Tiny Challenge

Sometime this week, take a few minutes to enjoy something ordinary.

Use that pretty dish you've been saving. Sit outside for a little while. Reach out to a friend or family member. Read a few pages of your book. Or simply notice something beautiful along the way.

No complicated plans. No extra spending. And definitely no new to-do list required! 🤭

I'd love to know: What's one little thing that makes an ordinary day feel special to you?

Hit reply and tell me. I might borrow a few ideas for myself!

Until next Wednesday,

Myra 💜

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