It's the little things
Apr. 14th, 2008 10:50 amIt is impressive, she mused, seeming impressed out of all proportion to the size of the revelation, how small things can make a large difference in your life.
For example: Jen regularly forgets her keys. (Six times in the six weeks after she moved in to the house.) So she bought a key safe. Result: elimination of forgotten-key stress. (Except briefly when it froze this winter, but we managed.)
I am not at my mental best early in the morning, and the changing weather has meant frequent changes of coat. So I've put together a walking-the-dog bag, containing extending leash, treats, clicker, plastic bag supply, emergency squeaky toy, spare keys, and Starbucks card. Voila! Peace of mind on morning walks.
I also keep lip balm, a pack of tissues, and a small bottle of hand sanitizer in every coat I own, plus my bag. When you have rhinitis triggered by absolutely everything, the tissues in particular are very important.
For some reason, the moment when I figure out some solution like this is always a moment of stunning insight, instantly followed by "why on earth didn't I think of that sooner? Duh."
How about you? Any small things you've done that have improved your life?
For example: Jen regularly forgets her keys. (Six times in the six weeks after she moved in to the house.) So she bought a key safe. Result: elimination of forgotten-key stress. (Except briefly when it froze this winter, but we managed.)
I am not at my mental best early in the morning, and the changing weather has meant frequent changes of coat. So I've put together a walking-the-dog bag, containing extending leash, treats, clicker, plastic bag supply, emergency squeaky toy, spare keys, and Starbucks card. Voila! Peace of mind on morning walks.
I also keep lip balm, a pack of tissues, and a small bottle of hand sanitizer in every coat I own, plus my bag. When you have rhinitis triggered by absolutely everything, the tissues in particular are very important.
For some reason, the moment when I figure out some solution like this is always a moment of stunning insight, instantly followed by "why on earth didn't I think of that sooner? Duh."
How about you? Any small things you've done that have improved your life?