Life Coach, David B. Bohl, suggests 10 things to notice every day.

Called “An Exercise in Observation,” life coach David B. Bohl, gives readers of his blog ten things to pay attention to every day. The coach says that when we are discouraged, we tend to notice discouraging things. Pleasant things, however, tend to improve our mood.

Here are five things worth noticing on the coach’s list:

1. When you wake up in the morning, notice that it’s a new day. Before your day starts, contemplate the promise every new day holds.

2. Notice your spouse or significant other. Be mindful of all they give, every day. Notice their unique gifts. Recognize how blessed you are to have your partner beside you in your life.

3. Do you have children at home? Little ones? Big ones? Truly notice them and what they’re involved in, focusing on the positive. Notice their boundless energy and the sound of their laughter. Notice how much they seem to take in, despite their young age.

4. Notice what you put in your mouth. (This one does double duty.) What is it that you’re eating? Is it fuel or simply filler? Notice the tastes, textures and aromas of what you eat.

5. Notice the rhythm and poetry of nature. When you go for a walk, leave your headset and cell phone at home. Instead of focusing on other things, just allow yourself to take in your surroundings.

To read the rest of David Bohl’s list, click here.