There are days, weeks, months even, when we can get ourselves into a rut of feeling stuck, unsatisfied, frustrated, angry, and upset - be it with ourselves, with our families, or with the world. It seems like nothing will ever get better. But there is more to be happy about than you might think.
1. You woke up today.
Whether you were in a good mood or bad mood, you opened your eyes and chose to face the day. Maybe you even got out of bed! (If not, Netflix marathons are something to smile about, too!)
2. Dogs exist.
Yes, those cute furry animals exist and they are a gift from Heaven. Whether you have a pet of your own, or just watch adorable videos of them online, they're always there to make you smile.
3. Nothing lasts forever.
Whether you're stressed about an upcoming exam, embarrassed at how you botched an interview, or sad about a past relationship, remember, this too shall pass. You will be okay.
4. Stressed is just desserts spelled backwards.
Because sometimes, you just need a day where you eat your fill of Ben & Jerry's pints, chocolate chip cookies, and nutella.
5. Fuzzy socks and onesies!
Okay, please don't tell me I'm the only one who's thrown my onesie in the dryer and put it on right afterwards, complete with matching fuzzy socks. If you haven't, you need to. It is a magical experience.
6. Warm showers are amazing!
No matter what time of day, there is little that is better than a nice warm shower and cozy movie marathons. You can be productive tomorrow.
7. Music will let you escape.
No matter what the genre, music allows anyone to leave their reality for a little while, and enter into someone else's.
8. A day without laughter is a day wasted.
I don't know about you, but I think I'm pretty funny. Whether it's a movie, friends, or even yourself, finding the times for side-splitting, pee-your-pants laughter is a must.
9. Food is just about the best thing in this world.
Whether it's a rare occasion fancy restaurant - complete with a cute dress and heels to match, or Dunkin Donuts at two in the morning with your best friend and pajamas, food can solve so many problems.
10. Books. Books. Books.
You wanna talk about music transporting you to another world, how about books, that create an entirely separate reality for you as well? Not to mention, the smell of the pages of a book can't be beat.
11. Basically all art forms are just the coolest.
Whether you're seeing a movie, watching TV, going to a ballet, an opera, a musical, a play, or an artist's exhibition, how amazing is the realization that someone (or more appropriately, someones) poured their heart and soul into creating it purely because they really really care about it??
12. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate...pick your poison.
No matter what your comfort drink may be, preparing it for a wake-up call, a mid-day slump, or an end of the day unwind seems to make the whole world make sense again.
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