Sometimes we get so consumed in life that we often forget how precious and awesome our lives can be. So here is a post dedicated to appreciating the things that we often take for granted. When we start being grateful for everything, no matter how big or small, our lives start to shift. We become happier and more excited about our days. We don’t get torn down as easily. So take a moment and appreciate the little things no matter how small and random they may seem.
The way the grass smells after it’s cut
Wearing matching socks
The feeling of turning in an assignment one minute before it’s due
A ripe avocado
Looking at your grades and being surprised at how well you did
Turning on the radio to your favorite song playing
The Apple Music three-month free trial
Making it to your car right before it’s about to pour
Seeing your favorite band live
Being surprised by your bank account
Blasting throwback jams
Car rides with your whole squad
Making the perfect sandwich
Ice water
Finding something you thought you lost
Puberty
Having clean clothes
Wearing your favorite leggings
When your favorite store is having a massive sale
Online shopping
Retail therapy in general
Making it to the gym when you really didn’t want to go
A good hair day
Going out to eat with your best friends
A full tank of gas
Cracking a joke and a lot of people laughing at it
When you have a killer group for a semester-long group project
Clicking with someone
Audio books
Chegg for not robbing your bank account
Listening to a song on repeat and it never getting old
When you have a full day to just chill
Alone time
Those days when you're extremely productive
Feeling confident during a test
Never having to take the SATs again
Getting into college
Those moments where you realize how happy you are with your life
Hearing your favorite artist’s new EP
A clean room
Drake for coming up with the term “YOLO”
Capturing the perfect picture
When you land a job you were worried about
Traveling
Pushing yourself and seeing results
Connecting with your teachers
Your family members’ comments on Facebook
The song “Work” by Rihanna
The way your toes feel in the sand at the beach
Life in general
So take a moment, stand back and appreciate what you have. There is always something to be happy about no matter how big or small that may be.
