I don’t know about you, but there are moments when the monotony and stress of everyday life tend to overwhelm me. I find myself becoming wound so tightly I sometimes forget to breathe. It’s in those times that I try to remind myself to slow down… to enjoy a small moment of joy and treat myself. Not treating myself to some grandiose indulgence but to a tiny moment of bliss. These are my happy things.
- Creating lists
- A warm cup of tea
- The rustle of autumn leaves
- Sleeping in
- Fresh boxes of crayons
- Hugs
- Handwritten letters
- Christmas lights
- Belting out Showtunes
- Warm, crusty bread
- Baby giggles
- Mom’s no-bake cookies
- Starting a new planner
- Playing the ukulele
- Sweater weather
- Dancing in the grocery store
- The first snowfall
- Watching the sunset
- Encouraging someone’s heart
- The moment things “click” with my students
- Pedicures
- Picnics
- Dresses with pockets
- Afternoon naps
- Dried lavender
- Beautiful photographs
- Christmas carols
- Bonfires
- Traveling somewhere I’ve never been
- The crackle of old records
- Dipping my toes in the ocean
- Blankets fresh from the dryer
- Dog cuddles
- Sweet corn with butter and salt
- Bookstores
- Sparkly things
- Peanut butter cups
- Apple picking
- Fashion magazines
- Fresh-cut flowers
- Boba
- Meaningful conversations
- Antique brooches
- Romantic classic films
- Rye whiskey
- Squashy pillows
- Baby animals
- Oktoberfest
- Dressing up for no reason
- School supplies
- Brownie corners
- Coffee mugs
- Family game night
- Twirling
- Gentle thunderstorms
- Coloring books
- Ballet flats
- Candy corn
- Beautiful journals
- Feeling the breeze in my hair
- Grilled cheese
- Cardigans
- Hot showers
- Creating Pinterest boards
- Tiki cocktails
- Churros
- Tote bags
- Chai lattes
- Beautifully wrapped gifts
- Polka dots
- Reminiscing
- Tulle skirts
- Cinnamon rolls
- Leather riding boots
- Coloring books
- Being festive
- Homemade salsa
- Curating playlists
- Monogrammed gifts
- Fountain Dr. Pepper
- Scones with clotted cream
- Photo sessions
- Red lipstick
- Post-It notes
- Candlelight
- Cat eye glasses
- Mid-Century Modern decor
- Kindness
- French onion soup
- Cranberries
- Handmade gifts
- Feelings
- Strawberry lemonade
- Flair pens
- Color coding
- Stickers
- Ocean sounds
- Canvas sneakers
- Satiny lip balm
- Pumpkin bread
- Crisp autumn walks
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It’s great that you have such a long list.
I read a blog a few months ago that had some happiest questions that really made me think.
I’m happiest when I am doing X.
I’m happiest when I am with X, or happiest when I’m with people or alone.
Things like that.
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Those starter questions like that are a great way to get your mind thinking. It’s good to be reminded of the most basic, everyday, inexpensive things that bring us joy!
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