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28 Little Reasons To Be Happy Today

It’s the small things in life that mean the most

Nikki Mauder
Aug 22, 2016
Ohio University
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28 Little Reasons To Be Happy Today
Nikki Mauder

It is always easy to pick out the negative things in life and dwell on them. But why do that when you can put an emphasis on all the positive things going on in your life! If you look around there is so much to be happy and smile about. Here are 28 things that make me happy, what makes you happy?

1. Random acts of kindness

2. Looking through old pictures

3. Being reminded that you are loved

4. When a stranger compliments you

5. Laughing so hard your abs ache

6. Bubble baths

7. Eating cookie dough

8. Freshly washed bed sheets

9. A shower after a long day

10. Sunrises and sunsets

11. Clothes on sale

12. Cute elderly couples

13. Having healthy family and friends

14. Receiving mail

15. Fresh fruit

16. Wearing a new outfit

17. The cold side of the pillow

18. Finding money in your pocket or old bag

19. Taking an afternoon nap

20. Singing in the car

21. Waking up in the middle of the night and realizing you have more time to sleep

22. The excitement when your dog sees you

23. Forehead kisses

24. A genuine hug from a specific individual

25. Running into an old friend

26. The feeling after an excellent workout

27. Unexpected adventures

28. Feeling confident

Whether it is something big or small that makes you happy, be sure to be appreciative of those things. Take some time out of your day to do something that brings you happiness.

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