When I look back on the last ten years, most of my achievements have been small, almost inconsequential—a paper published, a research grant approved, an academic promotion, and such. 

Perhaps, for most of us, extraordinary achievements are only an occasional occurrence. 

But the small joys and successes happen a lot.

A cup of coffee precisely to your taste, quality time with friends and loved ones, a good jog, a rejuvenating shower, a perfect parking spot, and more.

Choose to be grateful for the ordinary and simple because it indeed is extraordinary and precious. Often, we realize the value of the ordinary only when it isn’t accessible anymore.

Do not let that happen to you. 

Think of a few simple things that you would have barely noticed, but you are grateful for today. Feel blessed to have these simple pleasures in your life. The more blessed you feel, the more blessed you will feel. It’s that simple. 

Excerpted from the book, That Makes Sense: Resilience-insights to lift your day.