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40 Reasons To Smile

Be happy, not because everything is good, but because you can see the good in everything.

Beni DiVasta
Apr 11, 2016
UNC Greensboro
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40 Reasons To Smile
Beni DiVasta

With the end of the semester fast approaching there is no shortage of stress and sleep deprivation among college students. While we all may be tired, hungry and ready for summer, don’t forget to take some time everyday and remember to smile, breathe and relax. If you need help thinking of a reason to smile, don’t worry because I have 40.

  1. Dogs
  2. The beach
  3. Cat videos
  4. Laughing so hard your abs hurt
  5. The smell of freshly cut grass
  6. Sunny days
  7. Reading a good book
  8. Chocolate
  9. Nights under the stars
  10. A good burger
  11. Fuzzy socks
  12. Driving with the windows down
  13. Jamming out to your favorite song
  14. Hot showers
  15. Dogs having birthdays
  16. Homemade meals
  17. Military homecomings
  18. Disney World
  19. The smell of homemade chocolate chip cookies
  20. Concerts
  21. Christmas Morning
  22. Free food
  23. Snow days
  24. Acing a test
  25. Picnics
  26. Mac and cheese
  27. Watching reruns of your favorite TV show
  28. Water balloon fights
  29. Ben and Jerry’s ice cream
  30. Rainy days in bed
  31. Hot chocolate
  32. Mini golf
  33. Road trips
  34. Pizza
  35. Lazy days
  36. Cute babies
  37. Spontaneous adventures
  38. Girl scout cookies
  39. Putting on clothes right out of the dryer
  40. Smile because you can
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