Why The Little Things in Life Matter

Written By Colēgia

When it comes to reflecting on our lives one of the most common things that come to mind is all of our accomplishments. It's good to revel in these moments since these are huge milestones for us. Things such as graduating college, finding a career you love, or even meeting someone you really care about can be pivotal. With that in mind, life is also made up of many small yet still important things. Today we want to talk about why the little things in life matter.

Small Things to us Can be Big For Others

It's good to consider how much our actions can impact those around us. We never know what someone's going through and while there are many instances where we can talk to others about it, we can't do that all the time. With that in mind, being kind to strangers through small acts of kindness can be very crucial for their lives. One example of this is simply asking how someone is doing or even just listening to them. Many people may be going through a turbulent time in their life and simply need someone to talk to if only for a few minutes. When we learn how to slow down and do things such as holding the door for someone or giving them a compliment, we wind up making both their and our own lives better.

“It's good to consider how much our actions can impact those around us.”

They Make up Most of Our Life

When we consider how many small details comprise our lives, we might be surprised that they make up the majority of things. Spending time with friends is one such example of this. It doesn't always have to be a large event that winds up being memorable. Sometimes just being around the people we care about can be extremely healing and make us feel loved in return. This also applies to self-care as well. Taking time to relax and watch something we enjoy lets us know that we do value our own needs. Small things can be fun and if we want to live a happy life we need to learn how to make the most out of our day. When we fill it up with little things we genuinely care about, we can provide meaning to each area of our life.

“When we consider how many small details comprise our lives, we might be surprised that they make up the majority of things.”

They Lead to Positive Change

By far one of the best reasons why the little things in life matter are because they can lead to positive change. A small phone call can turn into catching up with someone we haven't talked to in a while. This can then eventually lead to us spending time with them in person and reminding them that they matter to us. Complimenting someone can lift them out of a difficult space that they're in and can in turn make them reciprocate that kindness towards others. Volunteering in your community can help you learn the value of empathy and allows you to give back through your actions. The small things in life provide a wealth of positive change not just for ourselves but for others.

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