Often times we look for happiness in the wrong places. We think it takes something big to make us happy when, in reality, it is the little things that affect us the most. They are the things that bring us more joy than we could ever think possible. Sometimes they are random acts of kindness and other times they are guilty pleasures of our own. But there is nothing else like them. Here are a few things that you can do to help establish a better mood.
1. Hold the door open for someone.
2. Bake cookies.
3. Give the cookies to your neighbors/mailman/friends/etc.
4. Grab coffee with a friend, family member, or someone you have not seen in awhile. It is a reminder to them that they are important to you.
5. Go get ice cream. In a waffle cone. With sprinkles.
6. Better yet, buy a gallon at the grocery store and eat it straight from the carton.
7. Give your seat up to someone in need on the bus. They will probably be more grateful than you could ever imagine.
8. Listen to music or your favorite on repeat.
9. Go swimming.
10. Go to the beach.
11. Go swimming in the ocean.
12. Organize something whether it is your closet, desk, or your thoughts. It is good to declutter sometimes.
13. Get a new haircut. Try the thing that you have been most scared to do and then own it.
14. Enjoy a root beer float in a fancy glass.
15. Play with a puppy. They are guaranteed to make you instantly happy.
16. Have a movie night with friends.
17. Exercise. It is good for you and it will improve your mood.
18. Laugh. A lot.
19. Put on some fuzzy socks.
20. Go on a hike. The world is such a beautiful place.
21. Eat a whole pizza with all your favorite toppings.
22. Drink coffee.
23. Tell the people you love that you do.
24. Dance.
25. Cuddle with a loved one.
26. Go on a trip. It can be close to home or halfway around the world. Travel is the only thing that you buy that makes you richer. Plus, you will create memories to last a lifetime.
27. Go for a bike ride.
28. Be there for a friend in need. They will not forget it and return the favor later.
29. Eat a piece of chocolate. Or more.
30. Give your parents/siblings/grandparents/aunts/uncles/cousins a phone call. They will happy that you just wanted to chat.
31. Watch a Disney movie.
32. Better yet... go to Disneyland.
33. Stop. Take a breath. Relax.
34. Say a prayer.
35. Pull out your childhood toys (hula hoop, board games, etc.).
36. Buy someone flowers.
37. Open a window.
38. Go for a drive. You do not need a specific destination in mind. Just go.
39. Take a bubble bath.
40. Meditate.
41. Turn off your phone for a day.
42. Do your laundry. It may be an endless chore, but it will feel great to have it done for a few hours.
43. Stop procrastinating.
44. Clean out your closet and give your clothes to someone in need.
45. Smile.
