- Finding money in my pocket that I didn’t know I had.
- Being asked by someone who cares how I am doing.
- Climbing into bed when I have fresh sheets.
- Being outside when the weather is just right.
- Taking an extra-long bath or shower when I have some free time.-
- Smiling at a child I see in public.
- Listening to a favorite song on repeat.
- Cuddling someone before I have to get up and start my day.
- Waking up and realizing it is a sunny, beautiful day.
- Having a long phone conversation with someone I care about and haven’t spoken to in a while.
- Watching the rain fall when I have nowhere to be, and I can curl up on the sofa.
- Watching children playing and laughing together, reminding me of the joy in the world.
- Spending some time with my pets – or animals in general!
- A stranger giving me a genuine smile.
- Having a nice, long stretch when I first wake up to get my body moving.
- Laughing out loud at a funny memory.
- A gesture of kindness from someone in my life.
- A smell I love, from baked bread to a freshly mowed lawn.
- A meaningful, long hug from somebody I care about.
- Putting on clothes after they have been warmed on the radiator.
- Taking a few moments alone when things get hectic.
- Watching the sunset or the sunrise.
- The smell outside after the rain has stopped.
- Knowing all the words to a song on the radio.
- Listening to my favorite artist or album.
- Receiving an email or a letter from a friend.
- The chance to be creative, from painting an old set of drawers to doodling a picture.
- Holding hands with someone I love.
- Puppies in the park.
- Eating my breakfast in bed.
- Playing a game I used to love when I was younger.
- Eating healthy, tasty food that makes I feel good about myself.
- An extra half an hour to snooze in bed.
- Having some time to myself to read a book I love.
- Buying my favorite drink or snack and savoring it.
- Receiving flowers from someone who cares about me.
- Eating my lunch outside in the sun.
- Trying out a new recipe and creating something delicious.
- A gesture of support from my friends or family.
- Listening to a song I used to love and haven’t heard in years.
- Taking the time to help someone with their problems.
- Spending time in my home when it is tidy and clean.
- Achieving a small victory, like fixing the washing machine or replacing a light bulb.
What makes you happy?