It can be hard to overlook the negative aspects of life especially when times get tough and it gets easier to dwell on the bad things. Often times, we forget to be thankful for all the little things. As cliché as it sounds to find happiness in everything you do, it is so true! Over the last few weeks, I compiled a list of little things that I did not realize made me happy. When you keep an open mind, you can find happiness in so many things.
1. When an old friend texts you to see how you are
2. Mornings when you finally get enough sleep (you deserve it)
3. Getting a good grade on a test you thought you did not do too hot on
4. Cute little kids with their families
5.When you put together the perfect outfit
6. Watching movies all day
7. When a quality throwback song plays on the radio
8. Discovering a good show on Netflix and binge watching it
9. The first warm day of the year
10. Reading a book you can’t put down
11. Going home and your Mom makes your favorite meal
12. Taking a nap
13. Clearance candy after a holiday season
14. Walking barefoot on the beach or grass
15. Spending time with your family
16. Running into a friend you haven’t seen in awhile
17. Flipping your pillow to the cool side
18. Laughing so hard you start to get an ab workout
19. Take-out food
20. Looking forward to something
21. Road-trips with your friends
22. And singing all your favorite songs in the car
23. Baking during the holidays
24. Christmas season
25. Getting a letter in the mail
26. Feeling good about doing something nice for someone
27. Finding a perfect dress at a store
28. Sunday mornings
29. Cute coffee shops
30. Throwback John Mayer songs
31. Feeling motivated
32. Realizing how far you have come
33. Seeing someone receive a gift you got them
34. Lazy days in bed
35. Looking through old pictures on your phone that bring back good memories
36. Summer barbeques
37. The feeling after a good workout
38. Getting excited for summer
39. When your hair looks good
40. Waking up before your alarm
41. Finding money in your pocket you forgot about
42. Turning on the TV and a good movie is playing
43. Fresh sheets
44. And clean laundry
45. Taking off your shoes after a long day
46. Vacations
47. Going out to dinner
48. Wearing your new clothes for the first time
49. Three day weekends
50. Being surprised