What are some life hacks that you practice?

One of the little life hacks I practice is staying grateful.

Not the “everything is perfect” kind of grateful.

Because, honestly, everything is hardly ever perfect.

It’s more like… choosing not to focus too much on what’s missing and remembering to focus on my small wins.

On the things I prayed for that are now normal.

On the little wins I almost forget to celebrate.

On the people I have.

On another day.

Even on the things that didn’t work out too, because somehow, they taught me something.

Sometimes, gratitude is just pausing in the middle of everything and saying,

“Hmm… you know what? I actually have a lot to be thankful for.”

And maybe that’s enough for the day.

To pause.

To notice.

To be thankful for what is here.

And then, quietly, keep going.