Life can be a beautiful and exciting adventure, and it should be. But, life will always inevitably contain trials, tribulations, and frustrations, as well.
In order to ensure that you are getting the most you can out of every day, and are able to remain joyful, positive, upbeat, and motivated, one of the best things you can do is to give yourself certain little treats on a daily basis, that you commit to enjoying wholeheartedly, mindfully, and with a sense of gratitude and appreciation.
Here are just a few examples of little treats you can give yourself everyday.
A delicious beverage, enjoyed mindfully
These days, it’s very easy to find speciality coffee that has been specifically cultivated in order to provide the most pleasurable possible experience for the consumer. And the same goes for a wide array of herbal teas, hot chocolate drinks, and more.
The vast majority of people enjoy a warm beverage at least once a day, as part of their everyday routine – and these beverages are often caffeinated, and are used both as a way of perking up at start the day, and also as a way of adding a bit of happiness and contentment to the morning or afternoon.
Of course, if you’re the kind of person who is so constantly rushed off your feet that your morning ritual involves downing a cup of coffee without even tasting it, and rushing out the door as quickly as possible, you are certainly missing out on what could otherwise be a positive regular ritual.
Instead, allow a bit more time to enjoy your delicious beverage of choice, and take the opportunity to appreciate the feel of the drink, its temperature, its flavour, and to feel grateful for it.
A bit of time spent alone with a good book
Statistically speaking, it’s only quite a small proportion of society as a whole who regularly read books – whether fiction or nonfiction.
There are, however, more opportunities out there now than ever before for everyone to find reading material that’s to their tastes, and to find regular moments each day for a bit of reading, too.
Whether you prefer to do your reading in small bouts with an e-reader such as the Kindle, or whether you like to read traditional books, spending a bit of time alone each day with a good book can work wonders in terms of helping you to destress, introducing you to engaging and fascinating new ideas, and helping to stimulate your imagination, too.
A deep and relaxing sleep
Sleep is a remarkably important thing, but it is also simultaneously one of the most overlooked parts of a healthy and life-affirming daily routine.
Sleep is often viewed as something like an optional luxury that can be sacrificed for greater productivity or entertainment time, but the reality is that regularly failing to get enough sleep will not only devastate your immune system, but will also make it far more difficult for you to notice and appreciate the everyday blessings that are all around you.
Giving yourself the daily gift of a deep and relaxing sleep can make all the difference to your well-being and quality of life.
In order to get deep and relaxing sleep, you may need to overhaul your routine to allow for more time in bed – and you may need to address micronutrient deficiencies, such as a magnesium deficiency, that can keep you up at night tossing and turning.