If your last week or month or year has been tough, this article is for you. If you’ve been stressed or worried or unhappy, this article is for you. We’ve all been there. We’ve all been through rough patches in our lives, and while no one’s rough patches look exactly like someone else’s, we all know pain and unhappiness.

But today I don’t want to dwell on the bad in life. Today, I think it’s time to remember the good. Even when stress, worry, unhappiness, and pain invade our lives, there’s still good. So if you’ve been having a rough time, here is a list of good things to remind you that life is still good.

1. Puppies.

Even if dogs aren’t your thing, you can’t deny that puppies are cute little bundles of heavenly happiness. They’re silly and clumsy and adorable. What’s not to love about that?

2. Cupcakes.

Someone, somewhere, once thought that cake would be even better if it was served in small cup-shaped quantities. Bless them. Bless cupcakes. You can eat like three or four of them and not even feel bad because they’re just small. Also, they’re cupcakes. You can get them in pretty much any flavor. It’s incredible.

3. Warm blankets and a good book or captivating movie.

Picture this: you, cuddled up in a cozy blanket, soft lighting, and a solid adventure book or movie. Sounds great to me. A good story can heal your soul, so when the unhappiness comes, find a good story.

4. Music.

What did we do to deserve the musicians that play for us? There’s something for everyone out there, and everyone can find something that makes them feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Whether you like movie soundtracks, pop, rap, jazz, hip hop, country, alternative, or something else, there’s music for you. It can save your life and it can give you meaning. Wonderful.

5. Art.

Now you may not think that you are an art fanatic, and you may not feel joy when walking through an art museum. There are all kinds of art though, and it’s a gift to the world. It can help us see things more clearly, and it can also make things more complicated. It can unsettle us, but it can also give us peace. Art is for anyone with a soul in need of some hope.

6. A good warm drink.

Tea, coffee, cider, hot chocolate. It’s up to you, but a warm beverage is sure to lift your spirits. It’s comforting and warm, and a mug of a hot drink will practically hug you back.

So if the rough patch you’re in is a continuing mess, keep these things in mind. Cuddle a puppy. Drink a warm beverage and curl up with a blanket and a good story. Listen to your favorite music and look at something beautiful. The world is still good and glorious and full of wonderful things that will come your way. The bad times won’t last forever, and good times are just around the corner.