Have The Best Day Ever: My Favorite Picker-Uppers
Sometimes, you don't need me to tell you what to change.Sometimes, you just need some actionable picker-uppers to change the direction in which your day's going.That's why I created today's post: I'm listing out all the things I look at when I need quick pick-me-ups in hopes that it can help you, too.Every resource I use to feel better short of my bestie's phone number is here. I sincerely hope it helps you have the best day ever!
QUOTES
"Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny."
–C.S. Lewis
"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me lay an invincible summer."
–Albert Camus
"You're imperfect, and you're wired for struggle, but you're worthy of love and belonging."
–Brené Brown
"Don't compare your beginning to someone else's middle."
–Jon Acuff
"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me?"
–Ayn Rand
SONGS
I recommend these songs for their catchy beat, not necessarily for their lyrics! I think they're just random-dance-inspiring... which I do... a lot. ;)
Clarity
Shell Suite
Pompeii
Ain't It Fun
Happy
I know I just included this in the last post, but man it's such a good picker-upper! I couldn't leave it out! Soooooo here's an hour-long version...Psst! Listen to them all in order + more in this Best Day Ever mix...
VIDEOS
Official Batkid Video
How Do YOU Define Yourself Lizzie Velasquez at TEDxAustin
John Travolta and Jamie Lee Curtis:80s Crotch Thrustin
(it's just so absurd)
READING
Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose
Danielle LaPorte's 100% Pure Encouragement category on her blog
PINTEREST BOARDS
Marthe Hagen :: Be Wise, Be Strong
Eliza Cerdeiros :: Motivational Monday
Strong Inside Out :: Hope Is Real
And that's the gist of it, Strongies!I hope these resources help you to make today YOUR best day ever. I know I'll be dancing to all those songs randomly throughout the day. :)Stay strong,Amy