In this podcast, the speaker discusses the value of making small changes for joy and convenience, including placing a hairbrush in a planter and having scissors readily available. They also share small changes they made in their home for convenience, such as keeping umbrellas everywhere and investing in good quality socks. The speaker emphasizes the positive impact of hobbies and movement on sanity and highlights the importance of paying attention to small changes that can make a big difference in life.
Having dedicated hair brushes in different rooms can make daily routines smoother and bring joy.
Having scissors available in multiple rooms eliminates frustration and makes tasks like cutting tags or crafting more efficient.
Deep dives
Having Multiple Hair Brushes in the House
One small change the speaker made was to have multiple hair brushes in the house, specifically changing the color of the hair brush that is always in the living room. By having a dedicated hairbrush in the living room, the speaker was able to braid their daughter's hair without the inconvenience of having to find the brush and comb in her room. They placed the brushes in a planter on the table next to the couch for easy access. This small change, although seemingly insignificant, brought the speaker tremendous joy and made their daily routine smoother.
Scissors Everywhere
Another small change the speaker made was to have scissors available in various rooms of their house. Previously, they had only one pair of scissors, causing frustration when the scissors were constantly being misplaced. By placing three pairs of scissors in the same room and having additional pairs in other rooms, such as the bedroom, the speaker no longer had to go far when needing to use scissors. This small change eliminated the annoyance of constantly searching for scissors and made daily tasks like cutting tags or crafting more efficient.
Having Umbrellas Everywhere
The speaker made a small change of having multiple umbrellas scattered throughout their home. By having more umbrellas than they even know, they no longer have to worry about needing an umbrella that's in the car or not at home during rainy weather. Each family member having their own umbrella has made rainy days less stressful and more enjoyable. This small change may seem trivial, but it has provided convenience and eliminated the need to search for an umbrella when it's needed.
It’s the smackdab middle of January, and we all know about the January Feelings. Since many of those feelings tend to be big and expansive and beyond, I want to bring us in today. I want us to think about small things, small changes, small steps that can have a big impact.