I was reminded recently that things can sometimes feel bigger than they actually are.  A friend brought great perspective to my day, and my life, when she shared the following insight. “There is a great difference between an inconvenience and a problem. Knowing the difference will save you grief and allow you more time to appreciate what you have.”

Put simply, the Flu is an inconvenience, Cancer is a problem.  Now, when I am having a bad day or when something is not going how I had planned, I simply ask; Is this a problem or an inconvenience?  She was right; I do waste less time worrying about things that are out of my control and more time enjoying what is.

Try it the next time you are having a “bad day.”  See if it gives you the same perspective it gave me!