Make the Days Count.
BY Kylie Lim
Don’t Count the Days—Make the Days Count
“Don’t count the days. Make the days count.”
— Muhammad Ali
As I grow older, I realize just how quickly time flies. When I was younger, I couldn’t wait to grow up. I wanted time to move faster—so I could finish exams, reach milestones, achieve dreams. The rush to get to the “next thing” was constant. But eventually, I began to wonder… what was I rushing through?
Looking back, there are moments I wish I had held onto a little longer. Laughed a little louder. Breathed in a little deeper. Instead of chasing time, I now wish I had been with time—present, aware, grateful.
I think many of us are guilty of drifting through the days, busy planning for the future or stuck in the past. But life isn’t a countdown. It’s a collection of moments—some big, many small—that shape who we are.
After everything the world has gone through—COVID, uncertainty, even the looming fears of global conflict—one thing has become crystal clear: life is fragile. Tomorrow isn’t promised. And if that’s the case, why not live today with a little more heart?
These days, I try to make each day count. Even if it’s something simple: showing up for myself, checking in on a loved one, or offering a smile to a stranger. It all matters. Because these little moments? They add up.
So here’s a gentle reminder: stop counting the days. Start making them count. Your future self will thank you.

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看着你的post, 听着”人醒着不过一万多天”🎶
Perfect timing to make a stranger smile today
What is the song name?
https://open.spotify.com/track/2M3RZZVaDI606gFCf8mQ00?si=10alZiEIQ92cZys_d99ilg&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A37i9dQZF1DWWqC43bGTcPc
《人醒着不过一万多天》Dior 大穎
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