# The Adventure Is You


I've decided that perhaps we've been looking at adventure all wrong.

We wait for the vacation. The weekend away. The big trip. The plane ticket. The hotel reservation.

But what if every day could hold a little adventure and what if you were the destination? You don't need to go anywhere to treat yourself to a little joy. Sometimes the most mindful thing we can do is simply pause and say, "Today, I'm going to do something just for me."

So I'm introducing my Seven Days of Little Joys, because life is far too short to save the good stuff for "someday."

**Monday Mood Booster**
Start the week with something that makes you smile. Perhaps it's a bubble bath, your favourite music, a quiet coffee, or ten minutes with a good book. Monday doesn't have to be a punishment. Give yourself a little sparkle to start the week.

**Tuesday Twinkle Toes**
Take care of those hardworking feet! Soak them, scrub them, moisturize them and, if you're feeling fancy, paint those toenails. Your feet carry you through all your adventures. They deserve a little pampering too!

**Wardrobe Wednesday**
You know that outfit hanging in your closet that you're "saving" for a special occasion? Wear it. Today is that special day. Life is happening right now. Put on the wonderful dress. Wear the colourful shirt. Add the earrings. Spray the perfume. Why save your favourite things for some mysterious future date?

**Thirsty Thursday**
Make yourself something decadent. A fancy coffee. A sparkling mocktail. A beautiful smoothie. Whatever makes your taste buds happy. Put it in the pretty glass. Add the garnish. Sit down and actually enjoy it. You are worth the fancy glass!

**Fabulous Film or Fitness Friday**
Friday is for fun! Have a movie night. Take some pictures of your evening. Laugh with friends. Make popcorn. Or, if moving your body brings you joy, make it Fitness Friday. Go for a walk, stretch, dance in the kitchen or get in a workout. Or even better do both, why not! The point isn't perfection. The point is feeling good in your own skin.

**Saturday: Set Yourself Up for Joy**
Take a little time to prepare for the week ahead. Make some plans, organize your calendar, prepare something delicious or simply decide what you'd like to look forward to. And don't forget to leave some space for spontaneity. After all, the best adventures don't always make it onto the calendar!

**Sunday Funday**
Wake up curious. Maybe there's a new trail to explore, a market to visit, a friend to call, a café you've never tried or simply a sunny spot where you can sit and watch the world go by. Be open to whatever adventure awaits.

Remember, you don't have to wait for a passport stamp to call it an adventure. Sometimes the greatest adventure is discovering how to enjoy the life you already have. So whatever day it is, take time for you.

Pamper yourself. Dress up. Move your body. Sip something delicious. Laugh. Rest. Explore. Take the picture. Wear the outfit. Make the memory.

Here is my little mindful reminder:

You are not waiting for the adventure. You are the adventure.

And darling, today is a very special occasion.

Yours in positivity, Ms. Mindful Traveller

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