Taking a minute to pause and enjoy simplicity is so good for feeling more positive.
I had a compressed day at work yesterday, trying to do at least three things at once through most of the day, squeezing in home learning too. It was non-stop and I was feeling hassled and stressed.
After dinner, while the boys watched TV, I watered the garden and sat for half an hour on the patio in the sun.
Small boy had made a paper plate sunshine and it was drying on the table.
Between the blue sky, the veggies finally moving to production, the warm sun, the paper plate sun and a bit of peace; my mood lifted.
So rather than letting the work stress get to me, from here on in I’m going to go to my happy place and revel in some simple pleasures.
Well that’s the plan, don’t hold it against me when it doesn’t play out that way!
Smelly Socks and Garden Peas 
That sounds so lovely 🙂
I think it’s important sometimes to just stop and take a step back and look around you. There are small magics everywhere.
Cora | https://www.teapartyprincess.co.uk/
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Very true, just pausing in the midst of the busyness of everyday life can make a difference xx
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Hi SS&GP.
Jordan North would be proud of you! 🙂
We all need something to lift our mood from time to time, whether that is an actual something or a visualised something doesn’t matter.
Have you stuck the paper plate sun to your fridge door? It could then make you happy every time you see it 😉
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It’s stuck to the edge of the windowsill in my office so I can just look over and see it anytime.
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I could use some revelling in simple pleasures of life too this week. That’s what I’m gonna do.
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Gotta find the positives where we can xx
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I love this! Honestly, I think we would all benefit from focusing on the little reasons that we have to be happy in our daily lives. Regardless of how many challenges we are facing, there’s always something that we can be thankful for. The key, as you did here, is to make the choice to focus on positivity.
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Totally agree
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Great post! I love the visual of you sitting in the sun. It sounds so relaxing. The sun craft is so cute!!
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Thanks, the sun is very cheering with all this grey weather we’re having.
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Taking a moment to pause is a good thing! It can help recharge you to face the rest of the day.
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Spot on! Sometimes it’s just those snatched moments that absolutely make the day.
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For sure. My sunshine is pinned next to my desk and boy have I needed it today!
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This is a lovely post. Life goes by quick. We ought to take some time to slow down and smell a flower, look at the butterflies. The sky is blue, so let’s take a second to admire the color. I love your paper sun!
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Absolutely, all those things make me feel lighter and happier
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Thanks for sharing, the sun looks lovely 🙂
Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes
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It is so cheerful, keeps me smiling
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Loveliness!!☀️
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This is such a lovely post. I think that sun is awesome.
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Thanks! It is indeed a very happy sunshine
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Love this! The simple pleasures are often the ones that have the biggest impact! That paper plate sun has brightened up my day!
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I’m so glad! It makes me smile whenever I look at it.
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I love this, our lives are often filled with tiny little moments that are ‘simple pleasures’ it’s so important we take the time to see them x
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Thanks, taking the time to enjoy them is certainly valuable
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Ooh I love this!! Life is all about finding those simple little bits of love and sunshine and allowing them to fill you up rather than negativity! I needed this reminder today. Thank you xx
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You’re most welcome. Our sunshine is pinned to my office wall to keep me smiling. Maybe it works, it’s been a better day. X
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Love this post! It’s so vivid and vibrant. We were there with you, having watered your plants and sitting in the sun. Sometimes the outdoors and the simple messages of our loved ones are all we need. Lots of love x
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Thanks, I’ve been out again this evening and its glorious
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Now that sounds like a plan and then can you come and teach me lol xx
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The sunshine was just a paper plate and some paint and yellow paper. I’m sure you can make one easily 😉 Whether it actually works I’ll let you know.
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I hope the sunshine makes you smile! It sounded like a nice way to spend your evening after a hectic day
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Thanks, it really cheered me up. I’ve pinned it up next to my desk to keep me happy while I work.
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Sounds like it was just what you needed. The sun plate is brilliant.
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It is so cheerful! Makes me smile looking at it.
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I always feel happier looking at something my children created too. Their innocence and natural joy perks me up and makes me forget about my adult worries.
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I used to have all sorts of their stuff tacked to the walls, then redecorated my office. Need to put some things back up. X
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What a bright and cheerful way to start my morning. Thanks!
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Awww thank you
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A paper plate sunshine really does brighten up the day.
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It does! Especially when stuck indoors working.
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Look at that paper plate sun. That lifted my mood too
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Isn’t it great! I might stick it to my office wall.
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Oh yeah
That would look so lovely.
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