This is where mindfulness and gratitude come into play. To become more aware and more grateful, start by training your brain to find joy in little things. Like the first stirrings of an idea. The first sip of your morning coffee. A breeze. A meaningful conversation. The feeling after a hard workout. None of these small joys are contingent on something big happening first. You can find them every single day by practicing the art of producing joy. I call it “seeking nectar,” and a tattoo of a hummingbird on my left bicep reminds me to do just that.
