The Unfortunately Fortunately Game

I came across this on Instagram and loved it immediately.

It's called the Unfortunately/Fortunately Game — and the idea is simple: when something unfortunate happens, acknowledge it, then look for the silver lining.

For example:

• Unfortunately our flight was delayed — fortunately I get to have a lovely lunch before we board.

• Unfortunately I got a cold — fortunately I have a cozy bed and a great show to binge.

• Unfortunately it's raining — fortunately I don't have to water my garden and it's going to look amazing.

You get the idea.

There's always a silver lining. And the more we train ourselves to find it, the happier we tend to be. So next time life throws something your way, play the game — even just in your head.

It really works!