What’s one thing that can instantly make your day better?

Going to bed realising you don’t have to worry about tomorrow. Basically peace of mind.

Drink water.

Seriously, you’d be surprised how much better a glass of water can make you feel.

A hug, a lot of men needs one

When I call my Mom at 7 a.m.

Then wish her the best day ever.

My Mom has worked almost every day of her life.

Twelve-hour week days.

Even many weekends.

When I was young, I wanted to help her.

I didn’t know how.

My jobs paid me close to nothing.

Construction and dishwashing wasn’t ideal for a family of five.

So I gave her something else beside money.

I gave her time.

Every morning she’d wake up at 6 a.m. to make coffee.

Then one day, I woke up at 5: 30 a.m. to get it ready for her.

This way she could wake up to a hot cup.

No wait time.

She almost cried.

It was the first time someone really lended a hand.

I did it again.

And continued to do it for years.

Even through her divorce and depression.

It was a simple reminder that someone cared about her.

When I joined the workforce after college, I moved to San Francisco.

She no longer had that reminder.

Rather than stop.

I did something different.

I called her every morning to wish her the best day ever.

It’s selfish –

Because it’s the best gift I’ve given myself.

To understand how you can change someone’s life with appreciation.

One of my friends texting me.