ars longa, vita brevis.

Drink some tea or coffee, whatever pleases you. Notice every sip.

Have some fresh fruit and finish breakfast feeling full.

Stand outside and feel the air. Cool or warm, it will make you feel real.

Get some exercise. Yoga to soothe, running to breathe, lifting for strength.

Take care of your body. Have a nice shower and pamper as much as you want afterward. 

If you’re going to work, remember you have the chance to make anyone’s day or to ruin it. Act accordingly. 

Weed out the bad language. It’s only creating tension in your body and mind. Kind words are infinitely more appreciated.

Take some time each day to improve your mind. Keep reading that great book. Listen to an incredible piece of music. Practice an instrument or a skill. The progress is its own reward.

Pictures will help you remember how wonderful life is. But spend less time on your phone and more time seeing the world face to face. 

Go to sleep knowing that you have done well. Tomorrow is there with room to become even better.

- hide little positivity notes in pockets of bags, pants, or jackets you won’t use for a while

- take (actual) candids of your friends when they’re happy. show them to them later 

- send random snail mail full of goodies to your far away friends

- read for pleasure

- hug your friends and family just because! bonus points if you tell them you love them and/or why– that’s very important to hear once in a while

- add a little cinnamon to your coffee or toast

- use those beauty products you’ve been “saving”

- send anonymous asks of positivity to people on tumblr– who doesn’t love those omg

- collect little day to day things that make you happy and make a little page of positive vibes

- buy flowers for yourself

the smell of rain

seeing flowers grow

being excited about something

ice cream on a hot day

being in bed

listening to good songs

smelling nice

giving and receiving compliments

the kindness of strangers

being with friends

reading a good book

being proud of every small victory

buying new treats for yourself

the smell of pastries in a bakery