K. Stone wrote a great article today at Dumb Little Man, highlighting how much enjoyment one can get out of the little things in life. Finding just these small things to be happy about can do wonders for your attitude, and very few of them take much time at all. Paying attention to things like this can help balance even the craziest day.

An interesting aside is that many of them can be benefits of becoming an early riser, like:

Hot Morning Drink
In Japan, there are elaborate rituals for preparing, pouring, and drinking tea. What this does is elevate the tea drinking experience into something special. Why not establish your own ritual for your morning coffee or tea that involves enjoying the process of preparation, savoring the aroma, and slowly experiencing the first sips of your hot drink. Notice the warmth as it goes down the center of your body and spread out to heat you from the inside out. The slower you go, the more you notice, the greater the experience.

I’d encourage you to read the article as well as take a quick look at the comments. Something you may do every day may not occur to you, but can be a great time to savour the moment.