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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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