Nature's Remedy for a Smiling Way to Work

It's hard to imagine going to work with a smile on your face. Unless you're one of those lucky few who earn your living doing something you enjoy and/or are passionate about, chances are as you head to work you'll have a list of reasons to put on a grouchy face every morning that warn others to stay the heck away from you.

While I don't have a quick fix solution to work stress and a daily war mask, personal experience has taught me that the mind is a powerful piece of equipment that evolution has armed us with to help us cope with life. I would even go so far to say that our mind decides our reality.

Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor company, once said:

"whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right."

So what natural remedy do I use to help set my mind each morning to help me face my day with a smile on my face? 

The answer: Nature itself. 

Unfortunately, in our routine rush to work, it's easy to ignore or overlook nature. When a precious gift is given constantly, it's human to forget its value and take it for granted. 

How many times have I woken up to the annoying buzz of my alarm clock only to be struck by the calm that only the wee hours of the morning can bring. Or to find myself momentarily mesmerized as I'm leaving the house by the dramatic palette of colours painted in the sky by the morning sun peaking her head out over the horizon. 

Even wet or gloomy days have their treats. Lightning displays, aerobatic swifts snatching their breakfast in mid-air dances and the cool breeze that chills the face and prevents me from sweating. We don't get that much cool breezes here in hot-hotter-hottest Singapore, so hey, I always enjoy them when I can.

Yes, to me, dawn is beautiful. It's a great smile-pill to take each morning.

So I strongly encourage everyone to start popping them pills and become a nature-addict today. They're great! Just like what Tony the Tiger said in his commercials back in the 80s and 90s, if anyone remembers them.

And the best part? It's free!

(Not like that cereal)

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Have you experienced a beautiful work morning before? Why were you smiling? What makes your day awesome? Have you found your smiles in nature too as you go to work? Are you a nature-addict? Pls feel free to share your morning experiences and/or thoughts below. 

Thanks for reading!

Cheers,

~Kerry