Life gets tough for all of us, but it's important to remember that there are simple things that bring infinite happiness. Here are a few.

1. A baby smiling at you.

2. Cracking open a brand-new book.

3. Warm blankets fresh out of the dryer.

4. Late-night talks in the car.

5. Painting on a canvas.

6. Cool lemonade on a hot day.

7. Hot chocolate on a cold day.

8. Cuddling with someone you care about while it rains outside.

9. Opening a new box of crayons.

10. Sunlight shining through trees.

11. Jumping in puddles.

12. Summer nights.

13. Homemade cookies fresh from the oven.

14. Messing up your vocal chords trying to sing along with the radio.

15. Writing in a new journal with a new pen.

16. Stepping on crunchy leaves in the fall.

17. Sweaters that smell like your significant other.

18. Making someone laugh.

19. Fresh snow.

20. Forehead kisses.

21. Bubble baths.

22. Meteor showers.

23. Creeks that are clear enough to see the bottom.

24. A clean bedroom.

25. Dancing in the rain.

26. Getting you back scratched.

27. Silly hats.

28. Cool watermelon in the summer.

29. Jumping on a trampoline.

30. Seeing someone you've missed.

31. Laying down after a long day.

32. Waking up to see the sun rise.

33. A new outfit.

34. Beautiful tattoos.

35. New bed sheets.

36. Puppies with floppy ears.

37. Giving someone flowers just because.

38. Finishing a difficult task and knowing you did a good job.

39. High heels clicking on a marble floor.

40. New paintbrushes.

41. New makeup.

42. Tire swings.

43. Holding hands.

44. Big cozy sweaters on a cold day.

45. Snuggling into warm bed sheets when you get to sleep in.

46. Waking up and knowing exactly what you want to wear.

47. Packing for a trip.

48. A bookshelf full of books.

49. Conversations about life with complete strangers on the light-rail.

50. Re-reading your favorite book.