Recently I read a blog post about how this time of year can be really stressful. You know when the tri season ends, The holiday rush begins ($ is spent), people get sick, days "grow?" shorter, motivation runs low. The keys to remaining calm and sane are different for everyone. What works for me, may not work to de-stress you. But the blogger suggested that instead of focusing on stresses or negativity, focus on five greats. Name five things that make your life great right now. I liked this idea and making this list did make me feel better:1) Any correspondence with my daughter - texts, calls, emails, Facebook chats.
2) Sunshine and warm afternoons; amazingly still making appearances daily.
3) Espresso in the morning. Now I'm making mine hot, with non-fat milk and caramel syrup, yum.
4) Mountain biking...I said I'd never be into this, but since the first time... I am in love.
5) Train's song, "Marry Me." Sooooo sweet. Seriously, I will listen to it at least one more time before I go tuck myself into bed.
(Sometimes, my greats combine and grow exponentially greater, as pictured above - sunshine, warmth and mountain biking :)
What are your five greats?
