Quite often, we let the negativity surrounding our lives take ahold of us, and we forget to be happy. I decided to ask 100 different people what minuscule and mundane things bring them joy. So if you are ever having a bad day, come back to this list to see what little things people, who are just like you, find joy in.
1. Unexpected snow in October
2. Sleeping in clean sheets
3. Laughing so hard you can't speak
4. Checking something off your "to do" list
5. When your favorite team wins a game
6. The feeling of finishing a book
7. Waking up to the smell of breakfast
8. Taking a nap when you really need one
9. A song that takes you back to a specific moment
10. Babies laughing
11. The way sunshine feels on your face
12. Puppies!
13. Sitting by the campfire with your friends
14. Crawling into bed with shaved legs
15. Not having to set an alarm
16. A really good hug
17. Life chats with quality friends
18. Crewneck sweatshirt weather
19. The smell of apple pie baking in the oven
20. Finally relaxing in your bed after a long day
21. Falling asleep while watching a movie
22. Taking a nap while it's raining
23. When you have to read something for class, but actually really enjoy it
24. People addressing you by name
25. Your 8:30 AM class getting cancelled
26. Going on random drives to let your mind wander
27. Limited edition holiday candy
28. Using a brand new bottle of lotion
29. Hot coffee on a cold day
30. Grilled cheese with tomato soup
31. Seeing nature in its pure form
32. Watching fireworks at Disney World after a long day
33. The dollar section at Target
34. A plain slice of cheesecake
35. Handpicking the perfect gift for a friend
36. Sleeping in your own bed
37. Having a dance party for one
38. The smell of department stores during Christmas
39. Finding new freckles on your face
40. Free samples
41. Hearing a new song by your favorite artist for the first time
42. Holiday socks
43. Having all your laundry done
44. Late night talks in your dorm room
45. Being told "my pleasure" by Chick Fil A workers
46. Having absolutely nothing to do
47. The first day of every month
48. Getting a package in the mail
49. The way you feel after an intense workout
50. People remembering small details about you
51. Getting a great parking spot
52. Unintentionally long FaceTime calls with your mom
53. Someone holding the door open for you
54. Holding the door open for someone else
55. Singing show tunes really loudly in the car by yourself
56. The smell of a brand new book
57. The simplicity of an organized planner
58. Lit candles
59. The way everyone laughs differently
60. Sleeping in on a Sunday
61. Getting caught in the rain
62. Watching a sunrise or sunset
63. Snow on Christmas Eve
64. The smell of flowers during spring
65. Hearing birds sing early in the morning
66. When someone that you haven't seen in awhile texts you
67. Drinking iced coffee even though it's cold outside
68. Going to little kids' soccer games
69. Discovering a new show and then binge watching it
70. Movie nights with your friends
71. Finally getting off an airplane
72. A homemade meal
73. Hammocking in the spring
74. The feeling you get after riding a roller coaster
75. Taking the first bite of your favorite dessert
76. Rearranging furniture
77. The rush you get when you try something new
78. Re-watching your favorite childhood movie
79. Jumping in a pool in the middle of summer
80. Holding hands
81. Finally cleaning your room
82. Drinking hot chocolate on a gloomy day
83. Dressing in sweats and not caring what you look like
84. When you know your friends have your back
85. That special "Friday feeling"
86. Listening to music by yourself
87. Re-reading your favorite book
88. Stargazing during the summer
89. Going to a local history museum
90. Looking through old photo albums
91. Decorating Christmas cookies with your family
92. Walking barefoot in the sand
93. Purposely crunching leaves on the sidewalk
94. Holiday episodes of your favorite show
95. Discovering a new place in your hometown
96. Going to your former high school's football game
97. Reading a Bible verse that you didn't know you needed to hear
98. Watching a scary movie in the safety of your best friends' arms
99. Tearing wrapping paper off of a present
100. Knowing what makes other people happy