PROBLEM
I often want to show the people I care about that I love them, but don’t always have the time and/or finances to do nice things for them.
SOLUTION
Scale down my expectations of “nice things” – it’s the little things that really matter, anyways…
As I began this journey to becoming a blogger, I was pretty hesitant to tell others that I was doing this. I suppose it is because they would ask me what it was going to be about and what I planned to do with my blog, and I felt pretty cliche saying “I’m starting a mom blog and it is going to aim to help working moms like me find balance in their lives.”
Nevertheless, when the question came up, I would answer, and I have to say that I was pretty blown away by the reception I got from my friends and family. They were all so excited for me and incredibly encouraging.
This excitement and encouragement was very helpful in giving me the motivation and confidence to get started.
Just a few days ago, after my blog had only been live for about 4 days, I received this card in the mail…
It was from my sweet friend congratulating me and telling me how proud she is that I started my blog.
Let me just tell you, it MADE MY DAY. Not only did she actually take the time to read my little teeny tiny blog, she was so thoughtful to send me a card congratulating me on all of my hard work.
Truth be told, I teared up a little bit because I was caught off-guard. In the age of texting and Instagram, she took the time to get a card, write out a note inside, and mail it to me.
This got me thinking of all of the times I’ve wanted to do something for somebody I care about but I get deterred when I think about how we want to save money and how I have so little time to get things done around the house when I’m not at work.
Well, I think we’ve all heard the saying about what excuses are like (and everyone has one…), soooooo I am deciding to make a more conscious effort to recognize the amazing people in my life.
It really doesn’t take all that much time, if you really think about it – just get a card (if you have one) or a piece of paper and a pen and write someone you love a note. Just say “Hi!” or “Thinking About You” or “Happy Tuesday – hope you’re going to eat tacos!” That really is all it takes to brighten up someone’s day.
I don’t mean to belittle everyday thoughtfulness, like a quick text or facebook message, because those quick forms of communication are what we rely on for immediate access to our nearest and dearest. There is something to say, however, for the power and meaning behind the written word.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner and Teacher Appreciation upon us, I’m in the mood to brighten up someone’s day!
I feel like this could really reignite my fascination with all things stationery – it goes hand in hand with my addiction to school supplies…
What do you do to brighten someone else’s day?
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