It's the little things. How often have we heard that phrase? Maybe when we treat ourselves to a small piece of chocolate or a glass of wine before dinner?

But do we really think about what we are saying? It's easy to not even notice all the little things that contribute to our happiness or sense of well-being throughout the day...things like that first sip of coffee in the morning, or the soft, fleecy slippers we slide our feet into when we get out of bed. Sometimes little things come upon us suddenly. Today, as I pulled out of the coffee shop, I spotted about twenty birds, bathing, drinking and seeming to play in a large puddle of water along the street. They appeared to be having such a good time, I could not help but smile and feel a small burst of joy.

Have you ever tried to pay attention and count up all the 'little things' in a day? I did recently...and found myself astounded by just how many there were. The above mentioned soft, fuzzy slippers and the first sip of morning coffee. The scone with the coffee. The expectant looks on our pet bunny's face as he awaited his breakfast.

While putting sheets into the washer can be considered work, it is also a chance for appreciation...for having a washing machine, and sheets, and clean water in which to wash them. It's the same even with cleaning house...how fortunate I feel having a home to clean.

If you go all through the day endeavoring to be mindful, you will find a multitude of little joys and things to be glad about. From the sound of birdsong in the yard to the satisfaction of rearranging shelves, making them more organized.

A trip to the grocery store, with the abundance of fruits and vegetables from different parts of the country, and even different countries constitutes a pleasant adventure. Music or your favorite show on the radio are things to be enjoyed.

Sure, the big things--a new car, a vacation, a family reunion (especially if someone else did the planning and hosting) are wonderful in their own right as well. But they are not everyday occurrences. It's all those wonderful small things that, when you consider them singly and together, make up most of the joy in our lives.

Today's project: Start noticing all those little things around you that give you that little lift, or would if you were more conscious of them. How many can you find? There are journals available for writing down daily gratitudes. They often suggest five or ten per day. However, I think many more can be found in all of our lives if we are mindful and make an effort to notice them. How many small things that bring you joy or lightness can you find in your life today?

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1. Write up your Thanksgiving timeline. Whether you're cooking, traveling, visiting guests, or doing something else on Turkey Day, it's a very good idea to write up an hour-by-hour timeline. When the day arrives, you just follow your plan.

2. Make a list of healthy meals. With the holidays coming up, and all the indulgent meals that go with it, it's a good idea to plan for healthier meals and snacks on the non-holiday days. Make a list of a bunch of possibilities, and use those to meal plan this month.

3. Begin thinking about Christmas cards. If you mail out Christmas cards with family photos, this is a good week to decide on the photos you're going to use, or get those family photos taken. To ensure a more enjoyable, less-stressful process, cards should be ordered within the next two weeks, and be ready for you to begin mailing right after Thanksgiving.

4. What do YOU want for Christmas this year? If you don't want to get stuck with a whole bunch of gifts you can't use, why not make a Wish List this year? My family and extended family uses Amazon's wish list service and really love it. Another possibility is to buy smaller, less expensive gifts, and purchase one large family gift...or go on a trip together.

5. Declutter, declutter, declutter. I can't emphasize this enough. This time of year is the best time to do it...before more Christmas gifts arrive and before the new year. If you begin today and just get rid of an item or two a day, your house will be a lot lighter. Plus, if you donate these items to thrift stores and such, those who shop at thrift stores will appreciate your surplus!

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