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Things To Be Happy About Despite The Conflicts In The Country

There is ALWAYS something to be happy about, no matter what that thing might be.

Alyssa Decker

Jun 12, 2020

Missouri State University

Things To Be Happy About Despite The Conflicts In The Country

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The world right now is sadly a place that is full of hate from all around. But despite that, there is always a reason to be happy no matter how big or small that reason may be. This is just a short list, but I hope it reminds you of even the littlest things that make you happy more than you might think.

1. Good Music

Putting together a playlist that takes you to your happy place can help you relax and forget about things anywhere from a couple of minutes to hours on end. If the weather is nice then go on a drive, roll the windows down, and be free for a little bit.

2. Hugs

Sure, we're still in the middle of a pandemic and there are people that aren't huge fans of hugs, but sometimes a hug from the right person and can give you all the warmth that you've been needing.

3. Iced Coffee

Splurge a little and go get that venti iced coffee you've been wanting from Starbucks. You deserve it more than ever right now.

4. Cozy Sweaters

One of the best parts about quarantine was getting to wear a sweater all the time despite the weather getting warmer outside. Anytime I'm inside all day, I always take the opportunity to stay cozy in a warm sweater because... why not?

5. Candles

C'mon now, I know you have a collection of candles hidden somewhere in your room or house. Bust out your favorite one, light it, and dim the lights. Or even better, go get a brand new one!

6. Friendships

We all get a little mushy sometimes and think about how lucky we are to have the friends that we do. Call them up, hang out together, have a night in or a night out. How can you be upset when you're surrounded by some of your favorite people in the world?

7. Dancing

We all dance a little, whether we admit it to others or not. Whether you're getting ready or you're just home alone, dancing while your favorite songs are blasting causes an instant boost in serotonin.

8. Finding a new series on Netflix

Six seasons? All the episodes are an hour long? Buckle in because it doesn't get much better than this.

9. Your favorite food

Go to the grocery store and get those ingredients and cook away. The time and effort will be so worth it once you take that first bite of one of your most favorite foods.

10. Painting

No matter what you're painting, this activity is so soothing and relaxing. And if you don't want to paint, color! Same concept and just as relaxing.

11. Sunrises and Sunsets

Arguably the most beautiful things about this planet. God really works His wonders and makes it hard to be upset when the sky is pink and purple.

12. Baking

I find baking and decorating cakes or cupcakes or cookies to be so relaxing and enjoyable and the best part about this relaxing task is that you get to eat the results!

13. Spending time at the lake

It's summer time! Grab a group of friends and head to the closest body of water. It cools you down and is so fun to splash around in the water all day.

14. The sound of rain

Sometimes when it hasn't rained in a while and I'm missing the sound, I look it up on YouTube and close my eyes. Just trust me on this one.

15. A really good book

Reading helps you travel places without ever actually leaving your bed or spending money. It doesn't get much better than that. Grab a good book, get cozy, and get to traveling!

Work out the muscles in your face and smile because there are way more than fifteen reasons to be happy on a daily basis!

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Things To Be Happy About Despite The Conflicts In The Country

There is ALWAYS something to be happy about, no matter what that thing might be.

1. Good Music

2. Hugs

3. Iced Coffee

4. Cozy Sweaters

5. Candles

6. Friendships

7. Dancing

8. Finding a new series on Netflix

9. Your favorite food

10. Painting

11. Sunrises and Sunsets

12. Baking

13. Spending time at the lake

14. The sound of rain

15. A really good book

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

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Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

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Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

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Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

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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.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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