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25 Reasons Why Today Could Be Amazing

There are so many reasons why today could be great!

Aug 02, 2016

In our world today, it's easy to get brought down by tales of tragedy or fear of failure. But in order to set yourself up to succeed, maintaining a positive attitude is crucial. Having difficulty finding reasons to be optimistic about the day? Here are 25 awesome things that could happen to you!

1. You might see the sunrise!

2. You might get your hair to do exactly what you want it to!

3. You might spend time with your best friend!

4. You might spend time with a friend you haven't seen in a while!

5. You might hear your favorite song on the radio!

6. You might come across an adorable cat video online!

7. You might get an amazing parking spot!

8. You might find a great deal on ice cream!

9. You might receive a compliment from a stranger!

10. You might get to pet a dog!

11. You might get to plan a vacation!

12. You might create art!

13. You might get to lay in bed during a thunderstorm!

14. You might get to take a bubble bath!

15. You might form a connection and make a new friend!

16. You might get some quality alone time!

17. You might get to spend time at the park!

18. You might witness or be a part of a random act of kindness!

19. You might get a package in the mail!

20. You might cook yourself an incredible meal!

21. You might stumble upon somewhere new in your town!

22. You might discover a new favorite author!

23. You might pass by a freshly cut lawn and get to take in the smell!

24. You might see the sunset!

25. You might have one of the best days of your life!

So no matter how it seems, there are always ways that your day could be made great! Keep an eye out for the little things and before you know it, they'll have added up to give you an amazing day!

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There are so many reasons why today could be great!

1. You might see the sunrise!

2. You might get your hair to do exactly what you want it to!

3. You might spend time with your best friend!

4. You might spend time with a friend you haven't seen in a while!

5. You might hear your favorite song on the radio!

6. You might come across an adorable cat video online!

7. You might get an amazing parking spot!

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9. You might receive a compliment from a stranger!

10. You might get to pet a dog!

11. You might get to plan a vacation!

12. You might create art!

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15. You might form a connection and make a new friend!

16. You might get some quality alone time!

17. You might get to spend time at the park!

18. You might witness or be a part of a random act of kindness!

19. You might get a package in the mail!

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21. You might stumble upon somewhere new in your town!

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23. You might pass by a freshly cut lawn and get to take in the smell!

24. You might see the sunset!

25. You might have one of the best days of your life!

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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19. What's the best gift you have ever received?

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