things to look forward to

Life isn't fair. Sometimes it is and we don't appreciate it. But there are times when things happen and they are completely beyond your control. That is okay. These things are going to happen. What is important is what you learn from it. What is important is how you deal with what is happening around you. Can you be productive with troubled feelings? That's crucial. Do some yard work when you're upset. Get to that to do list. This blog itself is a product of a time when I was down.  Something that really helps me is to have little things to look forward to. The littlest things. And the bigger your problem, the smaller the things to look forward to can be. If you're having a stressful week, have a fun day planned with friends to look forward to. If a project you are working on has got you down, look forward to the day it's over and all landmarks in between now and then. If you have a broken heart, look forward to how good you're cool bed sheets will feel when you lay down on them tonight. Always have something to keep you going. Give yourself fuel. Never take anything for granted. Especially the people around you. If they love you, cherish it. If you love them, love them with all that you are.