The easiest way to have a good day is to be thankful for it upon awakening. If we aren't happy with the situation we find ourselves in, we can also be grateful for that awareness and having an opportunity to change. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #motivation #awareness #joy #attitude #intention #mood #gratitude #empowerment #choice Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

Today's challenge is to find the least inspiring pair of pants in your wardrobe, call them your "cranky pants," and either toss them in the trash or donate them. Then slip into a new pair, go do something fun and see how you feel. Symbolic gestures can be potent change agents. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #freshstart #breakingcycles #motivation #attitude #change #joy #friday #positivity Image courtesy of the Canva

The sky was layered with the serious dark clouds of unsettled, ominous weather. And yet, this one cheerful white fluff seemed completely oblivious to the impending disaster that never came. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #perspective #clouds #attitude #positivity #brightside #inspiration #nature #mood #joy Photography by Catherine Ivers Norton.