Turning Annoyances into Appreciations: A New Perspective Challenge

I did this a few months back, when something has gone wrong, or for example I’m late (I am always late) I remind myself of the things I could have done to make it better/not have played out that way. I try and do something every day to make the next day run smoother. Doesn’t always work but a shift in mindset is a great tool to have! 💜
 
Our kids didn’t sleep through the night for about 5 years and we managed to get through it. One day one of us were finding the constant broken sleep challenging and complained about it… the other one said… we shouldn’t complain about our kids keeping us awake during the night, because there are parents whose kids never wake up.
That was a stark life changing moment that pivoted our perspective to appreciate the “difficulties” of kids not sleeping through❤️
 
Literally did this this week when a car jumped in front of me, I thought how lucky am I that I’m not in such a mad rush that I can wait those few extra seconds rather than getting annoyed at them!
 
I read this yesterday and thought it was lovely. Failed last night though, my husband’s snoring was so bad last night that I did not feel grateful one bit! Spent the night trying to decide whether to put a pillow over his head or jump out the bedroom window! Will try harder…😆
 
Kids are innocent and pure we loose it as we grow older. The hoover and washing machine used to sooth my son when he was little.
I used to get so wound up with my daughter leaving socks everywhere, until she went to college away from home then I missed it.
I used to get annoyed that my dad who smoked baccy would roll his smokes and leave a trail of baccy everywhere. Now he has passed its something I miss.
These 2 examples are things that annoyed me but actually signs that they were there. So now my daughter is home again I find i don't get so annoyed her socks are everywhere I just smile knowing she is home.
 
My mum always said my dad's snoring didn't bother her as it meant she knew he was still breathing 💚 however both my parents snored but not in unison! So when I slept there it was horrendous 😭😵‍💫 but what I would give to just hear them both snoring again 💚 just want to add, I love and miss you mum and dad but please don't spook me out by coming back and snoring when I am home alone 🫣🫣😁💚
 
Love your daughters perspective, we all need a little more of that in our lives. Xx
Great challenge, especially as a mum of a teen and a very soon to be teen. I'll need to save this so that I remember it. Xx
 
Love this, my 13 yo is refusing to cut the grass for his pocket money. Super annoying and selfish but at least a have a healthy 13 yo and a house with a beautiful garden. He's still acting like a spoilt brat though 🤣
 
I love this. Easier said than done sometimes though.
My 20yr old daughter likes to leave her bedroom door open as it comforts her to know we are all around. This makes my heart swell more than you can imagine x
 
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