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51 Things To Make You Smile When The World Seems Dark

In the midst of the chaos and bad news, it's important to remember the things that make us happy!

Ashley Reddick

Feb 27, 2018

Ball State University

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51 Things To Make You Smile When The World Seems Dark

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In light of recent events, here are 51 things to remember when the world seems to be going to hell. Sometimes the world seems like such a dark place. It can be full of violence, sadness, and news that you don't want to listen to. Here's a list of happy things to make you smile, reminisce, and think about the good times and goals for the future!

1. Getting a hug from a friend or family member

2. Waking up feeling rested AF

3. Being in love

4. Acing that quiz you DEFINETLY thought you'd fail

5. Taking a road trip

6. Seeing the sun rise

7. Getting that cup of coffee in the morning

8. Going shopping

9. Treating yourself!!

10. Getting a massage

11. Seeing old friends

12. Making new friends

13. Starting a new TV series

14. Reading a book

15. Listening to music

16. Picking out a new favorite song

17. Eating pizza. The WHOLE pizza.

18. Setting goals

19. Reaching for the stars

20. Doing your hair/makeup

21. Days when you wake up and you just feel...pretty

22. Driving with the windows down

23. Feeling the sunshine on your skin

24. Getting in bad after a long day

25. Singing REAL loud and proud to your fave song

26. Going to Target

27. Getting your eyebrows JUST right

28. Feeling organized

29. Having sleep overs with your S.O.!!

30. Going on dates

31. Giving gifts

32. Washing your hair when you've been living off dry shampoo for too long

33. Getting that first kiss

34. When your S.O. kisses your fore head melts

35. The smell of flowers

36. A looooong hot shower

37. Jumping into the pool on a hot day

38. Seeing the ocean

39. Getting your nails done

40. The smell of old books

41. Taking ALL the selfies

42. Doing NOTHING for a day

43. Busting some serious ass and getting all your work done

44. Getting your homework actually done

45. Getting to love the person you're in love with

46. Playing some old fashion board games

47. Clean sheets

48. Going home

49. Vacations

50. Petting puppies!!!

51. Feeling truly happy!

There is so much to life to explore and to experience. Sometimes you can't escape the gloom and doom of the world it seems. It can almost seem suffocating. So, when the world looks dark and gloomy, and you can't *NOT* hear the news.... I hope you read this list and think about all the things that make YOU happy!

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1. Getting a hug from a friend or family member

2. Waking up feeling rested AF

3. Being in love

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5. Taking a road trip

6. Seeing the sun rise

7. Getting that cup of coffee in the morning

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15. Listening to music

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17. Eating pizza. The WHOLE pizza.

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19. Reaching for the stars

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21. Days when you wake up and you just feel...pretty

22. Driving with the windows down

23. Feeling the sunshine on your skin

24. Getting in bad after a long day

25. Singing REAL loud and proud to your fave song

26. Going to Target

27. Getting your eyebrows *JUST* right

28. Feeling organized

29. Having sleep overs with your S.O.!!

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31. Giving gifts

32. Washing your hair when you've been living off dry shampoo for too long

33. Getting that first kiss

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35. The smell of flowers

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41. Taking ALL the selfies

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45. Getting to love the person you're in love with

46. Playing some old fashion board games

47. Clean sheets

48. Going home

49. Vacations

50. Petting puppies!!!

51. Feeling truly happy!

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4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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