When I think of my key motivators, not all of them are abstract, ambitious dreams. Many of them are small but tangible details of life, such as feeling the summer breeze or walking in the rain. Appreciating the little things can go a long way. I’ve gathered them into a list, and I hope they boost your mood.
– School holidays
– Friday nights
– Work periods
– Sleeping after a tiring day
– Closing all the tabs after finishing an assignment
– Acing a test or project you poured your heart into
– The class bond formed from a challenging course
– Group projects with friends
– Finishing a unit
– A new laptop
– Stationery
– Clubs
– Volunteering
– Short instruction days
– IKEA, Costco, and Asian supermarket hangouts
– Spontaneous acts of kindness
– Laughing with someone
– Deep conversations
– Inside jokes
– Reviving group texts
– Long late night drives
– Facebook memes
– Clouds
– Sunrises and sunsets
– The summer breeze
– Stargazing
– Biking downhill
– The view of the Bow River and Downtown Calgary
– Mountains
– Wildlife
– Petting dogs
– Watching it rain, snow, or sleet from a sheltered place
– Sledding
– Snow forts
– Hot chocolate
– Ice skating
– Hoodies
– Experimenting with recipes
– Anticipating new releases
– Bingeing movies and TV shows
– Iced coffee
– Boba
– Fried chicken
– Ice cream
– Warm baked goods
– A hearty bowl of noodles
– Bookstores
– Cafes
– Music
– Personalizing your profiles
– Sharing recommendations
– Airports
– Hotel amenities
– Photography
– Video games
– Revisiting childhood memories
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