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Five Examples of Simple Pleasures
Temporarily forget life’s complexities and return to the basics
Many simple pleasures have been left by the wayside in today’s technologically advanced society, yet it doesn’t take much to find them again. Enjoying a long-lost simple pleasure is like finding that oasis of cool, quenching, perfectly drinkable water amid the dry, harsh sands of life.
Everyone’s definition is different. Returning to your version of a simpler time may take a little preparation, but if it’s something you know you’ll love, you’ll put in the effort. Nostalgia can be a powerful motivator.
The following are just a few examples. Do any of these simple pleasures make your list?
1 — Sleep in
Our fast-paced lives are crammed full of checklists we need to get done. This means getting less than the optimal amount of sleep during the week (anything less than seven hours a night and I’m a zombie the next day). While a consistent sleep schedule can benefit your health, sleeping in once in a while, perhaps on a weekend or vacation, might be your saving grace. No alarm, radio, pets, or small children to wake you, and the covers stay right where they are until the crack of ten. Bliss!
