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100 Things To Be Happy About

It's the little things that make life beautiful.

Hannah Will
May 24, 2016
University of Rhode Island
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100 Things To Be Happy About

A bad day can make us feel like there's nothing to be happy about. I think people forget that even though life may not be perfect all the time, there is always something to be happy about. The little things in life are what keep us going and always remind us that life is full of joy. Here are just 100 out of the thousands of little moments in life that we can all find happiness in:

1. Blooming flowers

2. Falling asleep to the sound of rain

3. Staying in a cozy bed on a rainy day

4. Watching your favorite movie

5. Holding hands

6. Freshly painted nails

7. The smell of coffee in the morning

8. Getting into bed after a long day

9. The first snow

10. Clean laundry

11. Reconnecting with an old friend

12. The smell of Thanksgiving

13. Finding a great show on Netflix

14. Watching someone do something that they love

15. Coming home after being gone for awhile

16. Playing with a dog

17. Sitting by the heater on a cold day

18. Fuzzy socks

19. Waking up and realizing you have more time to sleep

20. Warm showers

21. Making new friends

22. Seeing family again

23. Holding a newborn baby

24. Remembering a funny story

25. Walking across warm sand

26. Lattes with a design in the foam

27. A tasty meal

28. Wearing a new dress

29. Good hair days

30. Feeling accomplished

31. Laughing with someone you love

32. A beautiful sunset on the way home from work

33. The warm sun on your face

34. Getting a letter in the mail

35. Getting a call from someone you haven't seen in awhile

36. Knowing you're missed

37. Eating your favorite food

38. Being listened to

39. The smell of spring in the air after a long winter

40. Rainy days spent doing nothing

41. A soft blanket

42. Seeing a great movie

43. Holidays

44. Making memories

45. Going somewhere new

46. When your favorite song comes on the radio

47. Finding something you thought you'd lost

48. Christmas movies

49. Decorating the Christmas tree

50. A freshly made bed

51. A clean house

52. Learning something new

53. Getting a nice compliment

54. Giving a nice compliment

55. Taking pictures

56. Seeing someone laughing

57. New pens

58. Doing something spontaneous

59. Finding a good restaurant

60. A sale at your favorite store

61. Helping a stranger

62. Smiling at a stranger

63. Getting together with friends

64. Warm hugs

65. Getting work done

66. The smell of cookies in the oven

67. A comfy sweater

68. Being surrounded by people you love

69. Hearing someone say "I can't wait to see you"

70. Waking up from a bad dream and realizing it wasn't real

71. Finding someone who makes you feel special

72. Looking forward to something

73. Receiving a handmade gift

74. Feeling appreciated

75. Realizing you have yummy leftovers

76. Getting an unexpected call on your birthday

77. Wearing your favorite outfit

78. Going to brunch

79. A good piece of fruit

80. The start of summer

81. Putting on leggings after wearing jeans all day

82. Finishing a good book

83. Getting out of work

84. Wrapping up in a warm blanket

85. Having a cat snuggle on your lap

86. Drinking water after a workout

87. Sending a letter

88. Going to your favorite restaurant

89. Getting a call from someone you haven't spoken to in awhile

90. The first warm day after a cold winter

91. An organized desk

92. Knowing that someone is thinking of you

93. Getting a 'thank you' card

94. Comfy shoes

95. A cozy scarf

96. A new season of your favorite show on Netflix

97. Lazy days

98. Planning something great

99. Doing something you thought you couldn't.

100. Making someone smile.

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