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35 Reasons To Be Happy

Happiness can be found in the smallest of things, no matter how crazy life may seem.

Peyton Deal

Nov 15, 2016

Colorado Mesa University

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Regardless of any happenings in our lives and the world around us, there are always opportunities to find happiness in the smallest of things. Here are 35 things that I like to think about when I want to change my mood around:

1. Chai tea

2. Warm blankets fresh out of the dryer

3. Michael Scott

4. The way a dog's tongue flops when they're running

5. Fresh morning air when camping in the mountains

6. Hay rides

7. The familiar smell of your parents

8. Run, jump, and wrap your legs around someone type of hugs

9. Blowing seeds off of a dandelion

10. Old Disney movies

11. Chick-fil-A Sauce

12. Going through old photo albums and scrapbooks

13. Hearing and smelling popcorn as it pops

14. Feeling your stomach drop on swings and roller coasters

15. Hot drinks on a cold day

16. Laughter that makes other people laugh

17. Hugging loved ones for the first time in a long time

18. Friends who text you to make sure you're home safe

19. Road trip playlists (Jesse McCartney included of course)

20. Freshly shaved legs

21. The way helium makes voices change

22. Sleeping on clean sheets

23. Holiday traditions with your family

24. 7-Eleven Slurpees

25. Farmer's Markets

26. Dogs in general. Really just everything about them.

27. Feeling your back crack

28. Fuzzy socks

29. Sleepy voices when someone has just woken up

30. Sunrises / Sunsets

31. The smell of fresh Christmas trees

32. Rolling out sore muscles

33. Genuine smiles that result in eye crinkles

34. Small coffee shops that are much better than chains

35. The way a baby's hand wraps around an adult finger

Regardless of what's going on in your life, make sure you take the time to notice small things around you and find happiness in every place possible. It makes a huge difference.

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35 Reasons To Be Happy

Happiness can be found in the smallest of things, no matter how crazy life may seem.

1. Chai tea

2. Warm blankets fresh out of the dryer

3. Michael Scott

4. The way a dog's tongue flops when they're running

5. Fresh morning air when camping in the mountains

6. Hay rides

7. The familiar smell of your parents

8. Run, jump, and wrap your legs around someone type of hugs

9. Blowing seeds off of a dandelion

10. Old Disney movies

11. Chick-fil-A Sauce

12. Going through old photo albums and scrapbooks

13. Hearing and smelling popcorn as it pops

14. Feeling your stomach drop on swings and roller coasters

15. Hot drinks on a cold day

16. Laughter that makes other people laugh

17. Hugging loved ones for the first time in a long time

18. Friends who text you to make sure you're home safe

19. Road trip playlists (Jesse McCartney included of course)

20. Freshly shaved legs

21. The way helium makes voices change

22. Sleeping on clean sheets

23. Holiday traditions with your family

24. 7-Eleven Slurpees

25. Farmer's Markets

26. Dogs in general. Really just everything about them.

27. Feeling your back crack

28. Fuzzy socks

29. Sleepy voices when someone has just woken up

30. Sunrises / Sunsets

31. The smell of fresh Christmas trees

32. Rolling out sore muscles

33. Genuine smiles that result in eye crinkles

34. Small coffee shops that are much better than chains

35. The way a baby's hand wraps around an adult finger

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

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