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100 Beautifully Simple Things To Be Happy About

Here are 100 beautifully simplistic things that will remind you of what's good in the world.

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100 Beautifully Simple Things To Be Happy About

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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

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