Smiling can be healthy and also contagious. Sometimes we go through life without stopping to realize the many reasons to be happy. There is so much that we are surrounded by and so many things that we go through that we take for granted. There’s an abundance of things to be thankful for. And so many to reasons to smile. So here’s a list of 50 things that I believe are great reasons to smile in a day:

1. Waking up to a new day.
2. Sunlight shining through the window.
3. Birds whistling in the trees.
4. A hot cup of coffee.
5. Food on my plate.
6. Shoes to walk in.
7. Water to drink.
8. A hug from a friend.
9. Receiving a compliment.
10. Giving a compliment.
11. Holding a door for someone.
12. Listening to your favorite song.
13. The sound of rain on a roof.
14. A bite of your favorite candy.
15. Looking at your reflection in a mirror.
16. Cuddling under a blanket.
17. Doodling on the side of your notebook.
18. Hearing the words “thank you.”
19. Hearing the words “I love you.”
20. Grabbing lunch with a friend.
21. Listening intently to someone talking.
22. Having someone listen intently to you.
23. Having a shoulder to rest on.
24. The smell of clean clothes.
25. Having the ability to exercise.
26. An inside joke.
27. A long walk.
28. A good conversation.
29. Attending a class.
30. Not attending a class.
31. The embrace of a family member.
32. Getting mail.
33. Getting a phone call.
34. The smell of flowers.
35. Having a hand to hold.
36. The sunrise.
37. The sunset.
38. Rolling the windows down on a car ride.
39. The cool breeze on your face.
40. The smell of baking cookies.
41. Getting the perfect picture.
42. The warmth of the sun on your skin.
43. The smell of rain.
44. Making eye contact with someone.
45. Losing track of time.
46. Dancing.
47. Gazing up at the stars.
48. Moonlit nights
49. Laying your head down to sleep.
50. Knowing God loves you.