Regardless of any happenings in our lives and the world around us, there are always opportunities to find happiness in the smallest of things. Here are 35 things that I like to think about when I want to change my mood around:

1. Chai tea

2. Warm blankets fresh out of the dryer

3. Michael Scott

4. The way a dog's tongue flops when they're running

5. Fresh morning air when camping in the mountains

6. Hay rides

7. The familiar smell of your parents

8. Run, jump, and wrap your legs around someone type of hugs

9. Blowing seeds off of a dandelion

10. Old Disney movies

11. Chick-fil-A Sauce

12. Going through old photo albums and scrapbooks

13. Hearing and smelling popcorn as it pops

14. Feeling your stomach drop on swings and roller coasters

15. Hot drinks on a cold day

16. Laughter that makes other people laugh

17. Hugging loved ones for the first time in a long time

18. Friends who text you to make sure you're home safe

19. Road trip playlists (Jesse McCartney included of course)

20. Freshly shaved legs

21. The way helium makes voices change

22. Sleeping on clean sheets

23. Holiday traditions with your family

24. 7-Eleven Slurpees

25. Farmer's Markets

26. Dogs in general. Really just everything about them.

27. Feeling your back crack

28. Fuzzy socks

29. Sleepy voices when someone has just woken up

30. Sunrises / Sunsets

31. The smell of fresh Christmas trees

32. Rolling out sore muscles

33. Genuine smiles that result in eye crinkles

34. Small coffee shops that are much better than chains

35. The way a baby's hand wraps around an adult finger

Regardless of what's going on in your life, make sure you take the time to notice small things around you and find happiness in every place possible. It makes a huge difference.