Why Little Moments Are Worth More Than The Big Ones

What makes you feel truly grateful?

Today I had a pretty rough start to my workday.

I did not get a lot of writing done early and still felt behind (which I still am as I am writing this) in my work.

When I finally managed to get the energy to sit down, no creative thoughts came to me. I stared at the screen and could not get into my usual flow at all.

So I changed tactics.

Instead of waiting for a creative spark to hit, I went to a conversation I had opened up with a friend in a different tab and started recording a voice message.

I told her what I just wrote here and then responded to a message she sent about her day.

As I allowed what was bothering me out into the world and, as I gave her whatever advice I could, things started to relax.

I did not feel as pressured anymore and just began with my writing.

Looking back on that tiny, little moment I noticed that I feel grateful now for having learned enough about myself to know what steps to take whenever I get stuck, for without all the years of self-exploration I could not have changed tactics as easily.