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When I was a small child, I?d curl up on my parents? bed after the sunshine had warmed their dark brown comforter. It was an oasis of peace and safety that I struggled to find in later years. I?d made the mistake of thinking that being an adult meant no longer delighting in ?silly? things like a sun-warmed blanket. I was entirely wrong.

Each day includes moments that can be deeply enjoyed or carelessly tossed aside. As I learned to identify and enjoy those moments amid the hubbub of regular life, I found more smiles and sunshine than I?d ever thought possible. Try one of the following for best results!

1. Take 15 ? Shut your phone off, close the blinds, rest your eyes and listen to some music. If you like action more than mediation, so be it! Use your 15 minutes in a way that will leave you feeling most revitalized. That?s where the sunshine comes from.
2. Go for a stroll ? The kind of meandering walk that is more about discovering the path than reaching a destination. If I don?t have a camera or pad handy, I like to make a mental list of a few things I discover on every stroll I take. A design element I particularly appreciate, a rabbit hopping down an alley, or a woman singing on her porch; all contribute my perspective and appreciation of the world around me.
3. Do something nice for a complete stranger ? Buy a coffee, pay a toll, give a smile and a ?thank you? when none is required. Giving when neither is required will open you up to a world of kindness. It also feels very, very good.
4. Laugh from your stomach ? You know the kind of laugh that shakes your entire body and ends in a half-moan because you?re not sure if you can stop laughing? That kind of laugh. A moment spent in full enjoyment of humor is a great way to release tension and refuel your smile.
5. Try something not included in your normal diet - Most of us eat from a very short list of foods. Eating something entirely different will do more than expand your palate. It will help keep your sense of adventure alive!

Sometimes I still like to enjoy a bright patch of sun-soaked carpet just like I did that blanket as child. But lets not talk too loudly about that. =)

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I'm an editor here at Stepcase Lifehack. I know the value of long walks, good books, joyful repartee, and a well-made martini. Say hello in the comments here, find me on my blog or hit me up for a follow on Twitter.

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