There are times in our lives when trying to remember those little things we usually enjoy, becomes a difficult feat. May it be, because we experienced loss, are suffering from depression, going through marital problems or have financial trouble, a list of things that make us happy, can remind us of what we have, and help us for a moment to create a more hopeful state of mind to work from.
Here are 40 Things That Make Me Happy – No Matter What
- Hugs from my kids
- The excitement of my dogs, when I get home
- Coffee
- Thumbprint cookies
- Great, fresh bread
- the scent of rain
- Ducks upon a pond
- the sound of a horse breathing
- Drama television shows
- a good romance novel
- getting a text message from a friend
- online banking
- blog groups and link ups
- taking pictures
- designing/creating/working on a piece of my art
- warm socks
- flannel sheets
- hibiscus tea
- the sound of birds in the trees
- spring time
- black and white photography
- inspirational quotes
- flowers
- the theater
- a fresh, new notebook to fill with ideas
- typing “The End” after a long short story, or a book
- Jared Leto (yes, I am weird, lol)
- being “cleaned” by my cat
- A comfortable sofa
- Nutella
- a smooth-writing pen
- Irish Dance
- traveling
- German chocolate
- strawberry cheesecake
- Happy Endings in stories
- thick, white snow
- trees
- squirrels eating peanuts
- my dog barking in her sleep
What do you have on your list? Why not create your own post and share it with us in the comment section below!
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That’s a brilliant list Claudia. Made me smile (even though I have no idea who Jared Leto is). I could write a post, on my blog that is so very forgotten and needs lots love. Post or edit my novel? Hmm, hard choice. I’ll go for editing instead.
Having said that, what makes me happy is noticing the small things that make me happy each day and be grateful for them. This is like a self-feeding thing, a BOLO for happiness if you like. 😀
Glad you liked my list. Jared Leto is an Oscar Winning Actor, as well as a musician, and plays The Joker in an upcoming DC comic book movie. Check him out in Dallas Buyers Club, when you get a chance.
Editing is a good idea – working on that right now as well, partially because of the upcoming A to Z Challenge, and the three books coming out this year – do you have an idea for your publishing date for your novel yet? Looking forward to reading it.
BOLO for Happiness – I like that.
Blessings!
Publishing date eh? Sounds awesome. Well, I have no publishing date, yet. I’ve submitted an entry to the pitch madness competition that is happening now and trying desperately to get it to some good editing shape in case it makes it through the first and second rounds and someone asks for a “finished and polished novel”. Ahem. If I was to make some kind of schedule despite competitions, I’d say, finish this round of edits, get some feedback from beta readers, do another round of edits and query. Of course, I am widely known for making schedules and not sticking to them so I am keeping my options open. I want beta readers to read it though and give me feedback. You know how easy it is to get lost in our own work and lose the sight of the big picture.
I hear you, hon – but you have been working hard on your project, and it will be ready at it’s perfect time – blessings!
I love this list and I felt the “warm & fuzzies” for each one that I read. 🙂 Thanks for linking up with us at the “Balanced & Healthy Living Link Up Party” and for your kind words on my blog. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
I love your list, Claudia. Many of these make me happy also, but I giggled at online banking because I remember calling the bank and listening to all check numbers that cleared. My son will more than likely never get to enjoy that one thing. Thank you for sharing your list with Thankful Thursdays.
This is a great idea! I think I will have to make a list for myself 🙂
I used to assign my high school students to write down one thing that made them happy each day for a month. They all complained, but loved looking back at the list when we were done. So many people never stop to think of the good but focus on the negative instead.
sounds like you are an awesome teacher – thanks for stopping by!