#1 - LOOK OUT THE WINDOW

I had a sink full of dishes and a crockpot dinner to start on while the baby was napping, but as I passed by the window, I stopped.  I stopped the internal commotion and let myself take a few minutes to watch the enchanting snowfall.  This is my first winter in Fayetteville, North Carolina and I've heard it doesn't snow often.  I'm glad I took a moment to appreciate a rare scene; it helped me regroup and center.

I owe some of my happiest daily moments to seeing something intriguing right outside my window.  A beautiful landscape, a great storm, an interesting person...

Take a quick moment - take a quick look - and let yourself linger if something catches your eye.  Breathe.  Smile.  Then get back to the task at hand.