By Ann Marie Buck

Having trouble thinking of something simple to enjoy?

Here is a list of items from actual Life Coaching clients who shared some of their simple pleasures: 

Visiting with friends (for lunch or tea!)

Spending time with grandchildren

Watching the History and Discovery channels

Collecting unusual web addresses

Reading the Sunday paper

Staying up late and sleeping in

Enjoying nature

Reading

Walking in the woods

Contemplating

Writing

Photography

Updating my blog

TV shows that are fictional, creative, fun, and different

Flying a kite

Sudoku

Listening to National Public Radio on Saturday or via pod casts

Napping

Discovering new computer games

Breakfast with my husband

Enjoying quiet time

Please share a few of the simple joys in your life …

By Ann Marie Buck

With spring in full bloom, it is a great time to literally stop and smell the roses! We should make the effort to enjoy something each day!

Sometimes we stop appreciating simple everyday niceties, or we indulge so frequently in “special treats” that we begin to take them for granted. A simple shift of attention can help you to really appreciate and enjoy a simple day-to-day pleasure, like the smell of coffee in the morning, a talk with a friend, or a lovely sunset.

Whatever it is, pause to appreciate and thoroughly enjoy something. You may just find a better day!!!