28/01/2026
What you focus your attention on can completely change your outlook.
This morning I could have focused on:
đŠ how difficult and unpleasant it was trudging through several inches on mud
đŠ how cold it was, making my ears hurt and my nose run
đŠ how I didn't really want to get up to walk the dog this morning but I do it out of duty
Instead I focused on:
âşď¸ noticing the wildlife around me - the birds singing in the trees, and the deer creeping across the fields
âşď¸ how much enjoyment my dog was getting from the walk
âşď¸ the feel of the cool, fresh, misty air filling my lungs, and the earthy smell of the ground
With practice our brains can be rewired to notice the positive, improving our mental wellbeing - that's the power of neuroplasticity.