I love calendars and date books. They are a great place for me to record weekly plans and daily activities. Looking at my calendar every night helps me decide what I need to accomplish in the days ahead. It also reminds me of important events and upcoming adventures that I can’t help but look forward to. Looking forward to something is important for many reasons.

The possibilities are what make things seem so exciting. What is about to happen could be fun or wonderful. You might finally have a chance to feel special. You might get that much needed rest and relaxation. It could be an experience of a lifetime.

Anticipation is what happens when things slowly build up. The details come together and it is hard for people to control themselves. The excitement is overwhelming. People need to feel good. They need to know anticipation in order to grow.

Having something to look forward to can help a person practice restraint. In some cases, this may mean budgeting to save for the upcoming event. It can also mean learning to control your emotions and have patience.

When you have something to look forward to, you often feel more motivated. It as though you actually have a reason to do things. It makes life seem less boring and activities aren’t as humdrum. The same old thing day after day can cause people to get stuck in a rut. They may feel stressed out or too comfortable. Something different can bring a change of pace.

There are many things that can be used as tools to look forward to. For adults, this can be a promotion, a vacation, a day off, or even a holiday. For children, this could be a reward for good behavior or an incentive to keep up the good work. People are often more productive if they think they are getting something in return.

Although it is hard to think of the world getting worse, it is possible. If no one had anything to look forward to, we would all just go through the motions. There would be little reason to smile. We would become machines, just functioning because we have to.

Being alive to see another day is a simple but great thing to look forward to. For many people, however, this isn’t enough. It is nice to know that there is something more out there. It is fun to strive for recognition or achieve our goals. If we have something to believe in and a reason to keep going, it makes our travels through life seem less intimidating.