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50 Little Moments In Life To Be Thankful For

Appreciate these little moments that pull you back up when you're down

Samantha Follen
Dec 18, 2016
University of Wisconsin, Madison
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50 Little Moments In Life To Be Thankful For
  • When a random stranger smiles at you
  • Laughing out loud at a TV show
  • Warm fireplaces
  • Waking up before your alarm and realizing you have a few more hours of sleep
  • Successfully cooking a difficult meal
  • Watching old home videos
  • Crossing a difficult task off a to do list
  • Cozy bookstores
  • Uncontrollable laughter with close friends
  • When a stranger picks up something you dropped
  • Wearing a really warm sweater
  • Drinking hot coffee on a cold morning
  • Singing in the shower
  • Wine
  • Knowing you made someone else happy
  • Discovering new music
  • Spending time with someone you’re in love with
  • Stepping into the fresh air after being inside all day
  • Long hot showers
  • Believing in something
  • When someone compliments you and sincerely means it
  • Feeling rejuvenated after a workout
  • Hearing from an old friend
  • Realizing you’re stronger than you originally thought you were
  • Fluffy pillows
  • Waking up and actually feeling refreshed
  • When your mom tells you that she is proud of you
  • Long hugs
  • Good hair days
  • Proving yourself wrong
  • Proving someone else wrong
  • Relaxing Sunday mornings
  • When you can lose track of time reading a book
  • Having the power to walk away from a hurtful relationship
  • Putting sweatpants on after a long day
  • Melted cheese on pizza
  • Loving someone more than words can explain
  • When your pet chooses to come snuggle with you
  • When babies smile back at you in public
  • Wool socks
  • Relief after a good cry
  • Finding money in your pocket
  • Candles that smell like Christmas
  • Advice from your sister
  • Looking at old pictures
  • Apologizing and meaning it
  • Cuddles
  • When someone sees your hands are full and opens the door for you
  • Sunny winter days that remind you of spring
  • Realizing that you are alive, healthy, and have every power to be happy
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