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40 Small Things In Life That Genuinely Bring Me Joy

You know... Those little "ahhh" moments.

Amira Totah

Mar 06, 2019

The University of Alabama

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40 Small Things In Life That Genuinely Bring Me Joy

Amira Totah

People are always looking for big moments to be excited about when in reality, life is all about the little things that bring joy to our lives. Stop searching for some big picture and actually let yourself indulge in those small moments that make you feel good! Experience that "ahhh" feeling. Unsure what that is? It's something so simple, yet so satisfying. Here are a few of my favorites, see if you can relate!

1. Riding in the car with the windows down

2. Freshly shaved legs

3. Freshly shaved legs... And clean sheets

4. Lighting a candle after cleaning your room

5. Getting a tan line

6. Taking a big sip of crisp ice water

7. Feeling the sun on your skin

8. Burying your feet in the sand

9. Taking your bra off after a long day

10. Singing in the car

11. The smell of fresh cut grass

12. Taking a bubble bath

13. When your favorite song comes on somewhere

14. Warm laundry

15. Laughing so hard that it hurts

16. Jumping into the water on a hot day

17. Appreciating the night sky

18. Beating all of the red lights

19. Listening to the waves

20. Waking up before your alarm and realizing you get to sleep more

21. A familiar smell

22. Making the perfect pony or messy bun on the first try

23. Reading a book outside

24. Crawling into bed after a long day

25. Waking up early enough to get coffee and breakfast

26. When things just flow that day

27. The first bite you take at dinner

28. When you drop your phone and it doesn't crack

29. An outfit you planned in your head actually looks good on

30. Finding a pocket in your dress

31. When your online orders finally arrive in the mail

32. Being able to pop all of your fingers

33. Perfectly ripe fruit

34. Scratching an itch

35. Peeling off gel polish perfectly

36. Finding money in forgotten places

37. Fresh breath

38. Getting your nails done

39. Finding a missing sock

40. Putting on chapstick

Yes, big moments are exciting but the little things are what make life worthwhile. It's the tiny joys that get us through day to day life and make us who we are. From the wise words of Farris Bueller, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

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40 Small Things In Life That Genuinely Bring Me Joy

You know... Those little "ahhh" moments.

In This Article:

1. Riding in the car with the windows down

2. Freshly shaved legs

3. Freshly shaved legs... And clean sheets

4. Lighting a candle after cleaning your room

5. Getting a tan line

6. Taking a big sip of crisp ice water

7. Feeling the sun on your skin

8. Burying your feet in the sand

9. Taking your bra off after a long day

10. Singing in the car

11. The smell of fresh cut grass

12. Taking a bubble bath

13. When your favorite song comes on somewhere

14. Warm laundry

15. Laughing so hard that it hurts

16. Jumping into the water on a hot day

17. Appreciating the night sky

18. Beating all of the red lights

19. Listening to the waves

20. Waking up before your alarm and realizing you get to sleep more

21. A familiar smell

22. Making the perfect pony or messy bun on the first try

23. Reading a book outside

24. Crawling into bed after a long day

25. Waking up early enough to get coffee and breakfast

26. When things just flow that day

27. The first bite you take at dinner

28. When you drop your phone and it doesn't crack

29. An outfit you planned in your head actually looks good on

30. Finding a pocket in your dress

31. When your online orders finally arrive in the mail

32. Being able to pop all of your fingers

33. Perfectly ripe fruit

34. Scratching an itch

35. Peeling off gel polish perfectly

36. Finding money in forgotten places

37. Fresh breath

38. Getting your nails done

39. Finding a missing sock

40. Putting on chapstick

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They are the types of friends you have for life.

1. When you see each other after a hiatus it is like no time has passed.

2. You plan your outings around each other's schedules.

3. You say 'I love you' on the phone.

4. Nothing is boring when you are together.

5. You share weird inside jokes no one else understands.

6. You plan to hang out for a couple hours but end up together the entire day.

7. The hugs say a thousand words.

8. You go on spontaneous adventures together.

9. You consider each other family.

10. They make you a better person.

11. You can't imagine life without them.

As told by Ross and Monica Geller.

Who really makes up your chapter...

1. The Legacy.

2. The Chic Sister.

3. The Fit Sister.

4. The Party Girl.

5. The Tinder Queen.

6. The Overachiever.

7. The Underachiever.

8. The Mom.

9. The Freshman.

10. The Senior.

11. The Preppy Girl.

Winter blues got you down? Summer is just around the corner!

1. No school = no stress.

2. Country music is more fun to listen to.

3. Your skin looks and feels better.

4. Being barefoot 24/7 is an option.

5. Ice cream is an acceptable snack.

6. Minimal clothing is required.

7. Going to the beach daily isn't weird.

8. Cookouts.

9. Night swimming.

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