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19 Random Reasons To Be Happy

It's the little things in life that can be the best

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19 Random Reasons To Be Happy
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There are so many reasons to be happy, but somehow, so many people (myself included) find ways to be irritable, sad or just downright angry. So when those times come along, here’s a list of reasons to be happy!

1. Dogs

We have done absolutely nothing to deserve dogs, yet here they are, prancing along beside us, living every day to the fullest. We should be more like dogs.

2. Cats

More specifically, fat cats. Or small cats. Or pretty cats. Or ugly cats. Any cat should cheer you up (unless you’re evil and you don’t like them). They may not be as happy as dogs, but they’re so interesting to watch. I don’t know maybe it’s just me.

3. Coconut Oil

It’s so versatile, you can use it to cook, moisturize your skin or even get rid of sunburn (trust me, it works). Who doesn’t love products that can do more than one thing?!

4. Sweatshirts

They’re cozy and comfy. That’s all.

5. Socks

They’re like sweatshirts for your feet. It’s amazing.

6. Candles

They smell so good, y'all, like there’s nothing better than lighting a candle that makes you feel warm and comforted.

7. Pizza

You can literally offer me pizza any time of the day and I will say yes, it is just so good all the time. Bad pizza is still good pizza.

8. Presents

This is pretty self-explanatory. If you don’t like to open presents, who even are you?

9. Movies

You can watch a movie because you genuinely want to see it, or you can go to the movies with someone because you don’t want to have to talk to them. Either way, you get to eat buttery popcorn and see what’s hopefully a good movie. I mean you paid a small fortune to see it, it better be good.

10. Books

You get to be someone else in a new world. What else is there to love about them? Other than the smell, feel, and aesthetically pleasing covers.

11. Siblings

You hate them, but you love them. Admit it, you wouldn’t know what to do without them

12. Parents

Yes, they can be overbearing, overwhelming, and overprotective, but knowing that someone will always be in your corner for the rest of your life is pretty comforting.

13. Music

There are songs for every emotion that you feel. Pretty cool to know you can always listen to something no matter what you’re feeling.

14. Holidays

Any holiday. They’re so fun and festive and they bring people together! What’s there not to love?

15. Cookies

Especially if they are freshly baked. They are just happiness in a warm, gooey, chocolatey piece of dough. Delicious.

16. The Sun

It’s warm and our world revolves around it! Pretty cool!

17. The Earth


It literally supports our life every single day. Take care of it, love it, and let it make you happy.

18. Water

You need it to survive, and guess what? It’s here, on the earth with us! Yay, the earth is supporting our lives with delicious water!

19. Chapstick

If your lips are dry, you’re not out of luck yet because chapstick is here to save the day. You’re welcome.

What I’m trying to say is that there are so many reasons to be happy every day that we are alive. We shouldn’t let one bad second a day ruin the other 86,399.

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