Making the days count

Good morning! Hope everyone is nice and warm. Here in Kentucky its snowy. How's your weather? Are you warm, cold, mediocre?

Today, I wanted to focus on making the days count. I got this plaque (below) for Christmas that has stuck with me. It states "Don't Count the Days, Make the Days Count."

I've been so guilty on counting the days, but not making the days what they should or could be. Aren't we all a little guilty? The world is so busy it seems. Always in a rush to do this and that. Kids softball games, soccer practice, work late hours, the list goes on and on. 24 hours in a day doesn't seem long enough does it? I'm with ya...Always wanting more and more. Buy ya know the truth? If we had more, we wouldn't be satisfied. If we were offered 25 hours, we would want 26, 27, 28.

Isn't it cute?

Now, sometimes I get so mad at myself for realizing I spent the WHOLE DAY being negative or not feeling accomplished. The whole worried about what tomorrow will bring, food on table, or the whole day freaking out about the small things. I get frustrated and say, "if it was just a little bit longer, I would have cleaned the house, made the bed, etc. etc." The truth of the matter, even if it was longer, I probably would have not done anything different. Not a win-win situation.

I've decided to change my thinking....It's time to make 24 hours feel like 48. Thus, I've been doing things a wee bit different lately after reading seeing this sweet little plaque <3 I'll share them with YOU.

1.) Making time to visit and PAY ATTENTION to family.

Here we are: dad, mom, me, and the hubby Nick.

Being present with your loved ones help you realize the true meaning of the situation. It may be during a birthday party, a Sunday dinner, or just a quick visit. BUT BE IN THE MOMENT with them! You'll be glad you did.

2.) Think POSITIVE (Seeing the Brightside of every situation helps you eliminated subconscious negativity) I've been saying or writing 5-10 things I'm thankful for. Whether it's my cat, or my socks, it all counts =) if this doesn't make you smile nothing will

3.) Find YOUR PASSION and go with it (Mine is most definitely cooking!) I've posted some easy recipes on my Facebook page check it out

4.) Touch, who doesn't love a hug or a pat on the back. Heck, give yourself a pat on the back, you deserve it. YAYYY FOR HUGS!!

5.) Be creative. Dance by yourself, change your living room, bedroom, kitchen around (I did this and it was so refreshing!)

See, 24 hours a day IS ENOUGH. Live your life to the fullest EVERY DAY!

Let me know your thoughts of how you are going to make today great.

Have a superb day!

Love,
Kayla

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