Today I Noticed (or “TIN”) is a creative mindfulness practice based on the transformative power of paying attention. The prompt, “Today I noticed,” is an invitation to pause, observe, and then record (with words and a simple sketch) some of the tiny moments of everyday life that often slip by unnoticed.
The Today I Noticed book and calendar (and the mindfulness workshops we run for companies and teams) invite readers to slow down, be present, and appreciate the simple moments of ordinary life. We’ve found that paying attention can provide a shortcut to gratitude, optimism, and joy—which we all need more than ever these days.
(Don’t take our word for it. Maria Shriver named Today I Noticed the Book of the Week in her Sunday Paper newsletter and said, “Every page offers artwork, prompts, and musings to inspire an exploration of life’s little moments and the joy and wisdom they hold.” Mic-drop!)
What you’ll gain:
Today I Noticed mindfulness encourages readers and audiences to slow down and savor what’s around us and within us, which leaves us feeling:
- PRESENT & GRATEFUL. Pausing—even for an instant—helps us stop taking the simple moments of ordinary life for granted.
- FOCUSED AND EFFICIENT. Today I Noticed is a gentle, natural way to stop feeling distracted and overwhelmed.
- EMPATHETIC & CONNECTED. Sharing Today I Noticed observations reminds us of how much we all have in common and shifts our perspective from “me” to “we.”
- CREATIVE & INSPIRED. Today I Noticed provides a simple framework for creative expression and a much-needed break from our plugged-in, noisy world.
Why should people read it? Who is the book for?
Today I Noticed is for anyone who wants a gentle way to move through the world with more presence and joy. Readers, audiences, and our 15K followers on Instagram tell us Today I Noticed sparks a magical “a-ha” moment as they realize that intentionally pausing and noticing is a powerful tool for feeling more joy, inspiration, and connection.
No surprise, since neuroscience shows that mindfulness practices like Today I Noticed boost gratitude and compassion. Our book and calendar show how easy it is to integrate Today I Noticed mindfulness and creativity into daily life and provide blank pages for readers to record their own observations. Because once you start noticing, you just can’t quit!
Single most important takeaway:
“When we pause to notice, we stop taking things for granted—and the ordinary becomes extraordinary.”
Meet the authors
Willow Older and Deborah Huber are the founders of the Today I Noticed mindfulness practice and authors of Today I Noticed: A Little Book of Mindfulness that Will Change the Way You See the World (Blue Star Press) and the 2025 daily desk calendar: Today I Noticed: A Year of Inspiration and Mindfulness (Andrews McMeel Publishing). They run mindfulness workshops for companies, conferences, and retreats. Willow is a professional writer who runs her own editorial services business. Deborah has held various creative and management roles in the tech industry. Long-time friends, Deborah and Willow live a few blocks from each other in Marin County, CA.
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