40 Under-Appreciated Moments In Life To Be Thankful For
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40 Under-Appreciated Moments In Life To Be Thankful For

At the end of the day, the simple pleasures in life are what make us the happiest.

Natalie Chevalier
May 29, 2018
University of Wisconsin, Madison
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40 Under-Appreciated Moments In Life To Be Thankful For
Natalie Chevalier

When it comes to defining happiness as human beings, we don’t usually think about the everyday, simple pleasures in life that are really at the foundation of it all. Yes, there are those amazing, monumental moments in life that people usually accredit their happiness or success to — maybe it was winning that championship, getting married, having children or creating a successful career for yourself. However, we can’t forget about those little moments that really make the human experience a special one. Here’s a list of 40 of those under-appreciated moments that you should be thankful for:

1. Slow, lazy Saturday mornings

2. Long car rides with someone you care about

3. Witnessing random acts of kindness

4. Seeing the smile on someone’s face when you compliment them

5. Hearing the vibration of live music in your chest

6. The feeling of falling onto your bed after a long, busy day

7. Waking up next to someone you love

8. The accomplishment you feel after a good workout

9. The smell of freshly brewed coffee

10. Writing with a nice pen

11. Deep conversations

12. Waking up to sunlight and not an alarm

13. Feeling the ends of your hair after a haircut

14. Cozying up with a blanket and movie on a rainy day

15. The crunch of fallen leaves or snow beneath your feet

16. Waking up on the weekend knowing you have a completely open schedule

17. Finding that one perfect, inspiring line in a book

18. Feeling your partner’s heartbeat

19. Falling asleep in freshly washed sheets

20. Long, relaxing, hot showers

21. Waking up in the middle of the night and realizing you have hours left to sleep

22. The first bite of an amazing meal or dessert

23. Pull-through parking spots

24. The first gulp of an ice-cold drink on a hot day

25. The comfort of a towel after swimming

26. Unexpected compliments from strangers

27. Back rubs

28. The warmth of the sun on your skin

29. The feeling of someone playing with your hair

30. Hugging a loved one after not seeing them for a long period of time

31. That first kiss

32. Looking through old photos

33. The smell of your favorite candle burning

34. Seeing a baby smile

35. Making the yellow light

36. A spontaneous hug, kiss or “I love you”

37. Receiving an unexpected letter or package in the mail

38. Watching the sunset

39. Laughing uncontrollably with loved ones

40. The fact that you were able to read this list

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