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10 Simple Joys Of Life When Life Feels Dry

Find comfort in the things that make you happy when life is rough.

Lauren Yu

May 29, 2019

UCLA

10 Simple Joys Of Life When Life Feels Dry

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This past school term has been one of the worst for me, in terms of emotional and physical health. There were many instances when I would wonder what was left in life to be happy about and why I should keep going every single day. Despite these feelings, I want to find the small, simple joys in my day to day life. Here are ten of them.

1. The perfect cubes of ice in my matcha latte at my favorite cafe in Koreatown.

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2. The really, really good part in the book I’m reading.

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3. When I find a really good song on Spotify.

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4. When the professor ends class earlier than usual.

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5. The smiley face that the barista left next to my name on my cup.

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6. The mornings when I can sleep in and wake up without an alarm.

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7. Sleeping right after taking a long, warm shower.

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8. The first sip of water in the morning.

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9. Having my hair washed at the hair salon.

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10. Listening to my favorite songs from my childhood and teenage years.

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These ten things are so simple and mundane, yet they bring me joy and brighten my mood when life gets too hard to handle. Life can't be filled with good things every single day, but you can change the way you cope with the bad. Find small things that make you happy, and surround yourself with these things to get yourself through the bad days.

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10 Simple Joys Of Life When Life Feels Dry

Find comfort in the things that make you happy when life is rough.

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1. The perfect cubes of ice in my matcha latte at my favorite cafe in Koreatown.

2. The really, really good part in the book I’m reading.

3. When I find a really good song on Spotify.

4. When the professor ends class earlier than usual.

5. The smiley face that the barista left next to my name on my cup.

6. The mornings when I can sleep in and wake up without an alarm.

7. Sleeping right after taking a long, warm shower.

8. The first sip of water in the morning.

9. Having my hair washed at the hair salon.

10. Listening to my favorite songs from my childhood and teenage years.

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1. When you get your acceptance letter

2. When you try to figure out how class enrollment works

3. When it’s move in day

4. When you arrive on campus and see all of the attractive people

5. FROG Week

6. When you find your squad

7. When you visit DHall (RIP) or EHall for the first time

8. When you take on way too many credits

9. When you go to your first party at JMU

10. When the rival school shows up for the homecoming game (or any game really)

11. Sunday Brunch

12. When you see the infamous “preacher” for the first time

13. The first snow day

14. Madipalooza

15. When finals week rolls around

16. When you have to say goodbye

17. And when you finally get to go back

Do you have a small get-together or throw a big bash?

1. Your family and friends ask what you want for your birthday, so you give them a list of options.

2. You're super excited about your birthday the week before.

3. Your family flies in town to celebrate with you.

4. Your siblings wake you up.

5. Your friends are so excited to be with you on your big day.

6. If you work, your office might throw a party for you.

7. For your actual party, you plan a small get-together with close family and friends ...

8. ... or large celebration with everyone you know.

9. You eat the best meal you've had in weeks.

10. You devour the first piece of cake proudly.

11. You embarrass yourself somehow.

12. You get the present you really wanted but thought no one would get you.

13. You are a little sad about getting older.

14. That feeling wears off and you realize how happy you are to have family and friends to celebrate this day with you.

15. The morning after your birthday looks something like this.

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1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

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