From time to time it’s important to give yourself a mental break and daydream
The following list is intended to make you think back to a simpler time in your past, and wonder if there could possibly be one in your future. Use each idea sparingly (one at a time), or be a glutton (run through all of them at the same time). The goal here is to distract you and take you to a pleasant place in your mind where you can relax and enjoy for a few brief day-dreamy moments.
1. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep
2. Laughing so hard your face hurts
3. A hot shower to warm up in Winter
4. No lines at the grocery store
5. A special glance from a loved one
6. Getting mail-other than bills or junk mail
7. Taking a drive on a pretty road
8. Hearing your favourite song on the radio
9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside
10. Fresh warm towels out of the dryer
11. Finding the sweater you want is on sale for half price
12. Sipping a strawberry milkshake (or vanilla!)
13. A long-distance phone call
14. A bubble bath
15. Giggling for no reason
16. A good conversation
17. The beach
18. Finding a $20 bill in your coat from last winter
19. Laughing at yourself
20. Running through sprinklers
21. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all
22. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you
23. Having someone tell you that you’re beautiful
24. Laughing at an inside joke
25. Your first kiss
26. Making new friends or spending time with old ones
27. Playing with a puppy or kitten
28. Sweet dreams you’ve had
29. Finding song lyrics so you can sing along without feeling stupid
30. Hot chocolate or a chai latte
31. Swinging on swings as a child
32. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change
33. Wrapping presents under the Christmas tree
34. Going to a really good concert
35. Winning a competitive game
36. Making chocolate chip cookies
37. Holding hands with someone you care about
38. Riding the best roller coasters
39. Watching the expression on someone’s face as they open a much desired present from you
40. Watching the sunrise
41. Getting out of bed and being thankful for another beautiful day
42. Receive a birthday card or call
43. Feeling the sunshine on your face
44. Finding something you had misplaced
45. Discovering an old photograph
46. First buds of Spring popping up in your garden
47. Remembering graduations and special occasions
48. The time you truly mastered a skill
49. Catching that train just in time
50. Hearing a favourite piece of music
51. Celebrating a milestone with friends
52. Feeling the fresh Spring breeze
Please pass the list on to others who may need it.
Source: Caregiver.com
Photo: Leire Cavia
