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100 Reasons to Smile Today

92. Cancelled events that you didn’t want to go to in the first place

Jenna Cole
Jul 11, 2016
Beverly, Massachusetts
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“Happiness is a choice, not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy. No person will make you happy unless you decide to be happy. Your happiness will not come to you. It can only come from you.”

-Ralph Marston

Happiness may be a choice, but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy choice to make all of the time. Sometimes life is hard, and something as simple as smiling can be a huge challenge. Remember, it’s okay to be sad, and you aren’t alone. However, being happy is one of the most important parts of being alive, so whether you’re just having a bad day, or have been upset for a while, here is a list of 100 things that you should smile about today and every day.

  1. Sleeping in late
  2. Hearing your favorite song on the radio
  3. When a baby smiles at you
  4. Packing for a vacation
  5. Rainbows
  6. Freshly washed sheets
  7. A really good cup of coffee
  8. Freshly baked cookies
  9. Laughing so hard it hurts
  10. Bubble wrap
  11. Putting clothes on straight from the dryer
  12. Kittens
  13. Drive in movies
  14. Road trips
  15. The smell of rain
  16. Baggy sweaters
  17. Thunderstorms
  18. Hot tea
  19. Putting on sweatpants at the end of a long day
  20. When someone plays with your hair
  21. Forehead kisses
  22. Christmas time
  23. Campfires
  24. Late night Skype calls
  25. Traveling
  26. Hearing someone say, “I love you”
  27. Lemonade
  28. Pretty stones
  29. The smell of fresh cut grass
  30. Mini golf
  31. Picnics
  32. Feathers
  33. Stickers
  34. Pizza
  35. Bean bag chairs
  36. Good hair days
  37. S’mores
  38. Bookstores
  39. Holding hands
  40. Harry Potter
  41. Good morning texts
  42. Wearing your favorite outfit
  43. Seeing your favorite band live
  44. Late night conversations
  45. Puppies
  46. Sunsets
  47. Chocolate milk
  48. Feeling appreciated
  49. Baby owls
  50. When something really good happens to someone who deserves it
  51. Hummus
  52. Long hugs
  53. Falling in love with a book
  54. When the leaves change color
  55. Sleepovers
  56. Disney movies
  57. Museums
  58. The smell of books
  59. Cute animals
  60. Nutella
  61. Halloween
  62. Nicknames
  63. Talking to old friends
  64. Fridays
  65. New clothes
  66. Spending time with family
  67. Flamingos
  68. Naps
  69. The sound of rain
  70. Tight hugs
  71. Netflix
  72. Fireflies
  73. Blasting music in the car
  74. When something you ordered online arrives
  75. Game nights
  76. Puns
  77. Hearing someone talk about something they’re passionate about
  78. Deep conversations
  79. Massages
  80. Video games
  81. Falling asleep to the rain
  82. Feeling confident
  83. Doodling
  84. Sparkly things
  85. Mermaids
  86. Country music during the summer
  87. Tumblr
  88. The smell of vanilla
  89. Cafes
  90. Getting your hair done
  91. When a little kid holds your hand
  92. Cancelled events that you didn’t want to go to in the first place
  93. Musicals
  94. Stand up comedians
  95. Flowers
  96. Warm weather
  97. Becoming obsessed with something
  98. Learning something new
  99. Weekends
  100. Baby animals

“Some pursue happiness, others create it.”

“Smile, happiness looks great on you.”

I hope you always find a reason to smile 😊

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