Dear friend,
Tiny wins are so important, especially for parents.
Some of my recent tiny wins:
- My 4-year-old brushed his own teeth without any prompting. (!)
- During a play date at a new friend’s house, my son was offered a snack of delicious pastries. He voluntarily paused, turned to the friend, and said we should put away these toys before we eat. (!!)
- My daughter made some new friends at school, discovered they have a shared interest, and organized a club for them to pursue it together. (!!!)
Acknowledging small wins — when I remember to do it — makes me feel great.
Did you know that gratitude reduces stress?
Gratitude allows you to experience pleasure and contentment in the context of your current circumstances — even when you don’t love the current circumstances (such as, I don’t know, transitioning to Daylight Savings Time, grrrrr).
Gratitude is a shortcut to present moment awareness and enjoyment.
I hope you’ll take a moment, now, to recognize your own recent successes, no matter how small.
You deserve it.
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What tiny wins have you had lately? (Send me a note!)
Sleep well,
Nora
