Today I’m going to do something a bit different. I want to share my 5 favorite things that I appreciate right now. It’s not an exhaustive list. I’m fortunate and grateful for lots of good things in my life. This is just a list of things that I find myself turning to often these days. 

1. 
   

   Columbus Public Library. I hope where you live you have access to a library like I do. Here in Columbus, it’s a great resource and I appreciate having access to books of course, but also other resources that help me with my business and even spaces I can use to meet up with friends and business peers.

   
   


2. 
   

   Breakfast with Kelvin. We kinda fell into this routine a while ago and I really like it. We cook and eat breakfast together most days of the week. It’s a great way to start the day, breakfast is the most important meal after all.

   
   


3. 
   

   Sweater weather. Copying the popular SNL skit is fun! I don’t mind cooler weather and even a bit of cold weather. I hate being hot, so the chance to have cool weather and pull out a cozy sweater or two is awesome.

   
   


4. 
   

   Being creative without judgement. I’ve talked before about my crafting. It’s something I do for me, a little creative outlet and I really enjoy it. What’s also nice is that I have given myself permission to try things I’m not good at without judgment. Believe me, my projects aren’t anything spectacular, and that’s okay.

   
   


5. 
   

    Being part of a community of other women business owners. I’m fortunate to be a member in 2 organizations where I can connect with other women who are running a business. It’s a great reminder that we don’t have to do everything on our own. 

   
   

What 5 things are working in your life right now? Don’t judge or curate. What popped in your head first? Life is filled with little (and some big) things that can allow us to ease up a bit and, embrace a bit of hope.