Life gets crazy. Life gets stressful. Life isn't easy.

When things aren't going my way, and I feel like I'm carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders, I often think of all the little things in life that make me feel happy.

Because it really is the little things that get you through the day:

1. The smell of coffee in the morning.

2. My best friend's laugh.

3. A good book.

4. Smiles my friends give me when I see them on campus

5. Study dates with my friends.

6. My favorite song playing on the radio.

7. Dancing around like a little kid with my roommates.

8. Daily calls from my parents.

9. Screaming lyrics while driving down the highway with my best friends.

10. Eating ice cream and watching movies.

11. An Instagram from my crush.

12. Getting a good grade.

13. Rainy days that are perfect for snuggling.

14. My professor letting class out 10 minutes early.

15. Hot showers.

16. The sound of someone's voice who you haven't heard from in a while.

17. My favorite episodes of "How I Met Your Mother" coming on before bed.

18. Getting a good night's sleep.

19. My clothes I ordered from online arriving to my doorstep.

20. Uncontrollable laughter.

21. Meeting a new friend.

This is just a small list, but I could go on and on about all the "little things" I appreciate.

Next time you're feeling down, make a list of all the little things, and I promise it will make life seem a little bit easier.