27 Small Things That Make A Big Difference

In life, we always think about the big, sweeping experiences that make the difference in our overall attitude and lifestyle, but we often overlook the small things that can make just as big of an impact. I mean, you can buy lube at the drugstore for a mere five bucks, but that sh*t will change the way you f*ck forever! Trust me.

Maybe it’s as simple as switching out your soda for water, or holding the door open for a stranger on any given day — these small changes and gestures can bring a sweet smile to your face and all it takes is one simple choice.

Sometimes, though, these small things are completely out of our control. Gene mutations, DNA — you can’t get much smaller than that. The fact that chimps and humans share over 98% of the same DNA blows my gahddamn mind. It’s crazy how something so microscopically small determine everything about us, the world, and the universe. Okay, put the blunt down, dude.

So whether you’re simply picking the perfect songs to accompany your road trip, giving someone on the internet a compliment, or putting a little bit of salt on that dish (season your food, y’all) — just remember — it’s the little things that count.

These 27 small things make the biggest difference in the world:


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Written by Laura McNairy

Laura is a freelance writer for TFLN. She likes to write about what she knows best — dating, sex, and being awkward, but usually in the opposite order. She is the Assistant Editor and videographer for Peach Fuzz, a sex-positive nudie magazine in ATX.