At the end of a bad day (or even a bad week), you might find yourself feeling like everything in your life is falling apart. Nothing seems to be going right, and you can't help but feel overwhelmed. Take a moment to think of the little things that are going right. Remembering the positive aspects of life can lift your spirits even on the toughest days.
Here are 30 little things to be grateful for when everything else is falling apart:
1. The bit of alone time you get while your kids are napping
2. The fresh feeling right after stepping out of the shower
3. A compliment from a stranger
4. Handwritten letters (because they're rare and sweet)
5. Your hard-working spouse
6. Doggy kisses
7. A phone call from mom
8. Lazy Saturday mornings
9. Chunky sweaters
10. The feeling of relief after the dishes are done
11. The fast food you picked up after a long day at work
12. Sleeping babies (they're adorable and quiet - it's the best of both worlds)
13. Getting the last slice of pizza
14. Curling up with a good book
15. Chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven
16. Making the train right before the doors close
17. Adorable cat videos
18. When your Pandora station is on point
19. Hearing the rain on your roof
20. The first sip of a cold glass of water
21. Sunlight shining through your kitchen window
22. Good hair days
23. Winning a game
24. A new dress
25. Stretching before crawling out of bed
26. Your child's laughter
27. A productive day at work
28. A good education
29. A text from your best friend
30. A new day to start over
Try to find at least one thing each day to be grateful for, no matter how small. Your entire perspective could change by focusing on even one positive thing. And even though it won't make the bad experiences go away, it can give you the strength to push forward.