Life can't be all birds and butterflies...

Life can't be all birds and butterflies, but we can do a lot to make it better for ourselves. It's your own personal outlook on life that's going to change how you perceive it. As much as I hear people say a parent is at fault for a child being the way they are, I treat that like a grain of salt. You can choose to teach your child right and wrong, in the end they have to choose their own path. Let's change gears a bit as this is not what this post is about in totality.

I wanted to share a few ways of changing your day to make it bring a smile to not only your face but to those you have interacted with. Yes, these may sound like common sense things to do, however, these are happening less and less nowadays. When walking, do so with your head up and a smile and acknowledge people you pass with a friendly nod or gesture. This time of year, help a person stuck in the snow or help clean their driveway. When baking, bake a little extra and drop it off at a neighbor. Walk someone's dog or look after a friends child just so they can get out for an evening without looking for remuneration. Say, "I Love You", to your family and whomever your close with. 

The list goes on and on. The simple fact is you can change your outlook on your whole day by finding a reason to make people smile.

One thing we can be sure of in life is that it throws you curve balls. It's how you react to them that determines your outcome. Are you going to let it strike you out or focus and take a swing smiling?