I know that life can be hard. Everyone has their own daily struggles they have to push through every day. It's easy to get caught up on the negative things in life.
But here's a list of little things that can brighten your day or make you realize how fortunate you really are.
1. Notice the people you love around you. Your family. Your friends.
If you really take the time to pay attention to them, you'll see that you are extremely loved. Whether it's your mom always calling you to see how you are doing or your friends who know something is instantly wrong without you having to say a thing, they're there. These people in your life may not show you how much they love you in the same way, but just know that they do.
2. Nothing beats scrolling through TV channels trying to find something good to watch and landing on your favorite TV show.
It doesn't even have to be your favorite show right now; it could be that one show you watched a million times when you were in high school. But it brings you a sense of comfort and familiarity by watching it.
3. Going out on a starry night and just taking it all in. You'll feel like this.
In that moment, you realize that you are one human being out of billions. You realize that whatever problems you are going through are nothing compared to the span of the universe. You are here, you are breathing, and you are living on this earth-- and that's pretty unbelievable.
4. Normalcy.
I know that you may think your routine is boring and uninteresting. But it should give you some happiness and comfort in knowing that you have something you can rely on. No matter how crazy and hectic life may get, you can lean on that same schedule or routine to get you through it.
5. Finding money unexpectedly.
Whether finding it in your old purse you haven't opened in 3 years or finding it in your pants pocket from a day ago, it's still that same burst of happiness.
6. Running into people you haven't seen in a long time.
Whether it's your old best friend from middle school or the person you studied with a bunch of times in high school, it's a nice surprise. It's fun to reminisce on those times (even if they weren't your favorite).
7. Taking a look in the mirror.
Do you see that dark freckle on your forehead or the scar on your chin from falling off the bed when you were younger? Or do you notice the little bit of wrinkling forming by your eyes from all of the laughs and smiles you've shared in your life? All of these tiny imperfections are what make you, you. Appreciate them, because they differentiate you from everyone else in this world. They make you unique and no one can take that away from you.
8. Dancing.
You heard me. Put on your favorite song and jam out without a care in the world. Any stress you are having can be minimized with letting yourself have a little bit of fun. Grab a friend and dance it out. Guaranteed happiness right there.
