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01st May 2015

10 everyday little wins that brighten up our day

It's all about the little victories

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When it comes right down to it, we’re simple creatures, and it’s the everyday little wins in life that make us really happy. 

These magic moments don’t happen every day, but when they do, the sense of satisfaction that comes with them is hard to match. Our days instantly become that bit brighter.

Here are ten little victories that make all of our days that little bit better…

1. When you get out the door with the kids on time…

And you don’t have to  spend the rest of the day trying to catch up on everything.

Young Woman Leaving Home For Work With Packed Lunch

2. When your kids agree to wear all the clothes you’ve set out…

Without a battle. That’s a big win.

Young daughter holding mothers hand

3. When you get home from a long day in the office…

To find that your other half has cooked the family dinner.

Still life with dish of chicken cacciatore and brown bread

4. When you’re up and showered…

Before everyone else in the house wakes up. Bliss.

Caring for her hair

5. When you arrive at the platform

Just as your train is arriving. That feeling of synchronicity is hard to beat.

Woman using digital tablet on train.

6. When you strike that final task off your ‘To Do’ list for the day.

A moment so rare it’s worth celebrating.

Studio shot of packing list

7. When you get that free coffee…

After that last stamp on your loyalty card. Why does free coffee taste so much better?

Portrait of businesswoman drinking coffee to go

8. When you remember to bring your umbrella…

On the day it’s starts raining. Pouring rain.

Portrait of smiling businesswoman walking on sidewalk with umbrella during rainy season

9. When you get home from work…

To find the children bathed, in their PJs, and ready to spend some quality time with you before bed.

mother and 2 girls reading bedtime story on tablet

10. When you get home after a bad day…

And remember you already have leftovers in the fridge.

Portrait of smiling woman with wineglass cooking in kitchen

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