25 Reasons to Be Cheerful – Autumn Edition

Autumn has well and truly arrived here in the northern hemisphere.

Mornings are crisper.

Evenings are darker.

The leaves look fabulous – but they’re letting go.

Some people see this as the start of the long slide into winter.

I think it’s the perfect moment to pause and notice some of the little things that make life brighter.

I’ve been thinking about what really lifts spirits.

Not the big, once-in-a-lifetime moments, but the everyday sparks that make life lighter.

The things that don’t cost much (or anything) take little effort, but can change how a day feels.

Here’s 20 to get us started. What would you add?

1. A favourite song playing unexpectedly.
2. Finding money in an old coat pocket.
3. The smell of toast.
4. Clean sheets.
5. A child’s laugh.
6. Finishing a book.
7. Starting a book.
8. Remembering a brilliant holiday.
9. Planning the next one.
10. A handwritten note.
11. Hearing a ‘thank you’ and meaning it.
12. The first sniff of a fresh-brewed coffee.
13. Being inside when it’s pouring outside (never take this for granted)
14. A compliment you didn’t expect.
15. Someone remembers your name.
16. A long, sincere, hug.
17. Seeing the sea.
18. Watching your team win. Come on Newcastle!
19. Laughing so hard you snort.
20. Waking up and realising it’s the weekend.

What would you add the these reasons to be cheerful?

Be Brilliant!

Michael

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