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50 Happy Things For When Life Is Tough

There is always something to smile about

Natalie Gloady
May 16, 2016
Waynesburg University
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50 Happy Things For When Life Is Tough
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When people think of life, they tend to reflect more on the negative rather than the positive. However, there are so many things to be happy about. Here is a list of 50 things that should always make you smile, even on the darkest days:

1. You are alive

2. There are people who care about you

3. Summer nights with friends

4. Sleepovers with your squad

5. Live music - music in general

6. Baby animals

7. The smell of coffee in the morning

8. The feeling after a good workout

9. Binge watching your favorite show on Netflix

10. Getting a good grade on something you worked hard on

11. Summer concerts - concerts in general

12. Tight hugs from your mom/dad/grandparents

13. Falling asleep to rain

14. Accomplishing something

15. Good books

16. You're beautiful

17. You're smart

18. You're stronger than you think you are

19. Learning a new skill

20. Eating at your favorite restaurant

21. The memory of your favorite smell

22. Holding someone's hand

23. Laughing so hard you have an ab workout

24. Road trips

25. Holidays

26. Sporting events

27. Shopping sprees

28. Smoothies

29. Laying on a beach

30. Love

31. Connecting with an old friend

32. Lazy Sunday mornings

33. Drive-in movies

34. Freshly baked cookies

35. Singing in the shower

36. Winning something

37. Helping someone else

38. Cuddling with people and/or pets

39. Knowing you're enough

40. Being able to do your favorite activity

41. Listening to your favorite song or band

42. Reminiscing on old memories

43. New shoes

44. Napping

45. Sunsets

46. Sunrises

47. Poetry

48. Being silly with your friends

49. Inside jokes

50. You're unique

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