Here we are again: back to school, back to social events, back to being the big ball of stress rocking back and forth in the fetal position getting existential about the future.
With so much going on, it’s so dang hard to stop and take a breath, much less reflect on how you are really feeling.
So I ask, are you happy?
My answer? Overall, yes, but day-to-day happiness so easily gets muddled in our hectic lives and the frenzy of emotions we mirror of others.
So remember: life is good, what will be will be, and everything will be alright.
“Simplicity is the essence of happiness.” – Cedric Bledsoe
100 Little Things That Make You Happy
And if you need a little more help feeling the warm and fuzzies, the following is a list of the most beautiful little things in life. And they’re not about fancy appearances, spending money, or impressing others — these are small yet significant things we can all take pleasure in, day after day.
1. Wearing your favorite sweater
2. That content feeling of waking up naturally… without a headache-inducing alarm
3. Watching the world from behind the window of a moving vehicle
4. Reruns of your favorite show
5. A bubble bath with extra bubbles
6. Long walks on a sunny day
7. The relaxing of your tense shoulders after a deep breath
8. Burning a new candle
9. Freshly cut flowers
10. Lazy Sundays
11. The smell of clean cotton and laundered clothing
12. Random compliments
13. Wrapping yourself in a warm towel after a shower
14. Fuzzy socks
15. Finding a great sale
16. When soft rain puts you to sleep
17. Checking things off your to-do list
18. Your favorite song coming on the radio
19. Finding a new song you love
20. Hearing a song you forgot about
21. S’mores
22. Kicking off your shoes after a long day
23. Finding a book you can’t put down
24. Reading something that completely resonates with you
25. Long, tight hugs
26. Hearing from an old friend
27. A GOOD slice of pizza
28. New school supplies
29. Swaying to the beat of a good song
30. Homemade baked goods
31. A fresh haircut
32. An organized closet
33. The feeling you get after a workout
34. Accomplishing something early
35. Finding something you thought you lost
36. Payday!
37. A smile from a stranger
38. Getting out of work/class unexpectedly early
39. Feeling good in an outfit
40. Find a pair of jeans that really fit
41. The extra crunchy french fry at the bottom of the bag
42. Finding a new favorite food
43. Puppy licks
44. The feel of the sun warming your skin
45. Bralettes
46. Butterflies from a new crush
47. Butterflies in general
48. Cold water with lemon
49. When something you’ve been wanting to happen, happens
50. Yummy smells
51. Making a brave decision
52. Doing something for someone other than yourself
53. When you can see the stars
54. Hot chocolate with mini marshmallows
55. When someone just gets you
56. Laughing when something is really, really funny
57. Finding a pen that writes perfectly smooth
58. The package you’ve been waiting for finally arriving
59. Eating food that you’re majorly craving
60. Soft serve vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles
61. Sand between your toes
62. Undisturbed snow
63. Drawing a perfectly straight line
64. Finding money you forgot about
65. The way your curtains dance in the wind
66. Fresh fruit
67. Taco Tuesday
68. Twinkly holiday lights
69. Learning something new
70. Feeling well-rested
71. A great dream
72. When inspiration strikes
73. Trampolines
74. A party where you actually had a good time
75. When your mom packs you lunch
76. Finding old pictures
77. When someone expresses appreciation for you
78. Tears of relief
79. Smiling
80. Having time to leisurely eat breakfast
81. A great hair day
82. Calling your grandparents just to say “hey”
83. An even tan
84. Singing… loudly
85. Popping bubble wrap
86. Sleeping in clean sheets
87. Beach days
88. Eating raspberries off your fingertips
89. Candid photos
90. When your music shuffles to the song you really wanted to hear
91. Handwritten letters
92. A good kiss
93. The cool side of your pillow
94. Bonding with someone over a shared interest
95. Being greeted by your pet
96. Forehead kisses
97. Being trusted with a secret
98. A stranger holding the door open for you
99. Being too excited for the next day to sleep
100. Being yourself, loving yourself, and treating yourself the way you deserve
Appreciate the little things; there is so much to be happy about!
I want to hear from you in the comments below!
What little things make you happy? What would you add to this list?
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