 Yiğit arrived at school each day feeling sleepy, overwhelmed with thoughts of exams, practices, and the absence of his best friend. One day, his art teacher introduced a new idea: write down a small moment that made you feel good on a sticky note each day.
Yiğit decided to give it a try. At first, finding something positive was hard. But then he remembered the joy of listening to his favorite song and wrote it down. Next, he noted a good exam score and a funny video he watched. Over time, these small memories became a colorful collage of sticky notes. His wall was filled with happy moments that brought a smile to his face each time he saw them.
This simple habit made Yiğit feel happier, and those around him noticed the change too. His friends appreciated the more positive and energetic Yiğit. He discovered the power of small things, which uplifted him and helped him notice the beauty in his life.


Everyday Mindfulness: "Ozan’s Colorful Sticky Notes"

Yiğit looking sleepy while sitting at a desk in a classroom, with an empty chair beside him

Yiğit came to school feeling sleepy. His mind was full of exams and exercises. He missed his best friend who moved away. Everything seemed overwhelming to him. Yiğit wished for something that would make his days brighter.

The Sleepy Start

Yiğit's Art Teacher smiling as she holds up a sticky note in a classroom

One day, Yigit's art teacher came up with a new idea. She suggested that he write down a happy memory on a sticky note every day. Yigit thought it sounded interesting. He decided to try it. Maybe it would help him feel better.

A New Idea

Yiğit sitting at a desk, holding a sticky note with a thoughtful expression

At first, it was hard for Yigit to find something positive. He sat down with the sticky note in his hand and thought deeply. Then he remembered the joy he felt while listening to his favorite song. He wrote it on the sticky note. It felt good to remember that happy moment.

The First Sticky Note

Yiğit placing a sticky note on a wall filled with colorful notes

The next day, Yigit got a good grade on the exam. He also wrote about a funny video he watched. Every day, he found something small but happy to write about. Little by little, his wall started to fill up with colorful sticky notes. These notes were like little treasures of happiness.

Small Joys

Yiğit smiling as he looks at a wall covered in colorful sticky notes

Yigit’s wall was now a collage of happy moments. He smiled every time he looked at it. The sticky notes reminded him of the good things in his life. He felt less overwhelmed. His days seemed brighter and more colorful.

A Wall of Happiness

Yiğit surrounded by friends, looking happy and energetic

Yiğit realized that he felt happier. His friends also saw the change. They appreciated Yiğit, who was more positive and energetic. His art teacher was proud of him. Yiğit had discovered the power of small things.

A Positive Change

Yiğit showing a sticky note to a group of friends in a school hallway

Yiğit started sharing his idea with others. He encouraged his friends to try it too. They started writing their own sticky notes. Soon everyone started noticing the little joys in life. The school was filled with colorful sticky happy notes.

Sharing the Joy

Yiğit looking out of a window with a serene smile, holding a sticky note

Yigit learned to notice the beauty in his life. Even small moments could bring great joy. His sticky notes taught him to be mindful. Yigit felt grateful for each day. And his heart was filled with happiness.