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.
