We all have days where we struggle. Today might be one of those days for you. If it is, here are ten little things that you can choose to be happy about.
1. Lower temperatures.
It's finally October, and the temperatures are dropping. Man, does that make me smile.
2. Hot coffee in the morning.
Fun fact: I'm a barista at a local coffee shop, and let me tell you. Nothing beats a hot cup of coffee in the morning. If you don't like coffee, thank God for hot chocolate today.
3. The smell of your favorite candle.
If I could pick a scent to smell forever, it would probably be the Amaretto Nog candle by Aromatique. The smell of that takes me back to the house where I grew up, and reminds me of holidays with my whole family. I think everyone has that one smell that they could never possibly get tired of!
4. Having your own space.
One of the reasons to be happy has to do with you and nothing else. It's always so relieving and peaceful to take a breath and be alone for a little while.
5. Comfort food.
For some, it's a hot bowl of soup or mother's mashed potatoes. A food that warms your soul can never be taken for granted.
6. Your health.
Whether you're sick right now or perfectly healthy, you are reading this post and that's a blessing. Thank God that He woke you up this morning.
7. Your love for someone else.
Some days, I stop and think about how much I love certain people in my life. My heart gets so full, and I can't help but smile. Loving someone is a good feeling and telling them that you love them is satisfying for both parties. Go tell someone how you feel about them today.
8. Faith.
Everyone believes in something, whether they like to admit it or not. Trusting that you are on this Earth for a reason is something that continually gives people Hope.
9. Family.
Not everyone has a family. I've seen firsthand children that don't have moms or dads, but I've also seen children who have found there forever family. If you have a family, smile and tell them that you're lucky to have them (no matter how crazy they are sometimes). If you don't, smile about the fact that one day you could have the opportunity to have a family.
10. Clean laundry.
We're ending this article on a simple bliss. The smell of clean, warm laundry right out of the dryer is beautiful.
Some days it's hard to think of things to be happy about. Life gets everyone down but next time you have a terrible day, think about all the little (and big) things that make life so worthwhile.
