appreciate EVERYTHING!!!!
Because, why wouldn't you?
I don't know where I would be if I didn't feel so strongly about appreciation. From the weather outside (even when it's negative 8 degrees) to the clothes in my closet and the food in my refrigerator, I do my best to appreciate it ALL. Never ever ever ever EVER (ever) take things for granted. Also, don't complain. (Yes, I am telling you what to do). Complaining will only give you a bad attitude, as well as the people around you. No good. This idea might change your life.
Now, I understand that it's impossible to never take things for granted. If we took time to appreciate every single thing, we would probably not be extremely productive. However, take a minute of your day (every day) just to be thankful for the things you have in your life. Maybe you have really cool friends, or a really great family. TELL THEM! Everybody loves to get compliments (don't deny it), so why not tell people how awesome they are? (because people really are awesome).
On that note, why not take a couple minutes of your day complimenting people you don't know? I've been doing this for a long time, and you could make someone's entire day better by telling them you like their hair, or they are so awesome because they answered that question right during class. It definitely won't hurt you to talk to people. In fact, it makes you happier (even if you don't realize it) when you talk to people. Conversations with strangers are sometimes the coolest conversations. You get a glimpse into someone else's life. People are so complex and interesting. TALK TO PEOPLE!!! even if they don't want to talk back. Do it anyway.
I think it would be remarkable to sit with a complete stranger and just talk about their day. People are SO COOL! Even just to sit and talk about ordinary, everyday things is the coolest. Maybe talking with them about their family, or their hobbies, or their favorite books. Very very cool stuff.
Speaking of, don't forget how essential books are. Reading is food for the soul and mind. Reading books could probably solve 75% of your problems in life (this is a fact). Appreciate that and don't take it for granted!!! Reading will expand your vocabulary. Also, reading is so so cool, because it actually submerges you into an imaginary (or historical) universe, and takes you on a journey. Books make you think, and I am afraid that people who don't read also don't have an incredibly strong ability to think. Reading is good!!! Thinking is essential!!!!
I also have LOTS of thoughts on appreciating music and art. But that will be for another day. Don't forget to appreciate a couple of things today that you may normally overlook, don't forget to talk to people, and don't forget to READ! All of the above will make your life 100 times better (I promise).
-jenna
