We all know that life can be stressful, especially around this time of year. The school year is nearing its end and classes are getting harder, papers are due and exams need to be studied for. Lately, you might feel as though the weight you feel on your shoulders is getting heavier with each morning that you wake up.
But let me tell you something. Each morning that you get up is a new day. Flowers are starting to bloom and the air smells fresh, and school will be over soon. You have the strength to get through anything, just take it one day at a time. When your stress seems to outweigh everything else, remember that there are so many beautiful reasons to smile, including...
1. Sunday mornings
2. A baby's laughter
3. Fluffy clouds
4. Ice cream on a hot day
5. Hot chocolate on a cold day
6. Phone calls with your best friend
7. When your favorite song plays on a Pandora station
8. Blooming flowers
9. Bicycle rides
10. A cool breeze on a humid day
11. Exchanging a genuine smile with a stranger
12. Mountains
13. Saying, "I love you."
14. A home cooked meal
15. Fuzzy blankets
16. A cup of tea
17. Bonfires
18. The smell of rain
19. Poetry
20. A grandparents stories being shared
21. Dogs
22. Holding hands with someone you care about
23. A warm hug
24. Dark roasted coffee
25. Reading the bible
26. The love a mother feels for her children
27. Flying kites
28. Uncontrollable laughter
29. Good morning kisses
30. The smell of fresh cut grass
31. Jumping into a lake or a pool
32. Adorable old couples
33. Polaroid pictures
34. The smell of old books
35. Playing a piano
36. The power of prayer
37. Fresh bed sheets
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
