Sometimes in life we get caught up in everything and our day-to-day routines that we forget that the greatest joys can come from the smallest things. Routines can be good, but you may forget to realize and notice the little joys in life that make us so happy. When you start to realize just how nice the little things in life are, it makes you take a step back and see just how beautiful life really is. If you start to appreciate and realize these little things in life you may just enjoy it all a bit more. Here are some of my favorite little moments in life:

1. Crawling under the warm covers after a long day

2. The smell of freshly baked cookies in a kitchen

3. Making someone else smile

4. Walking outside and feeling the warm sun on your face

5. Finally seeing someone you have not for a long time

6. Long phone calls with your best friend

7. Getting a compliment from someone

8. Listening to your favorite song

9. Singing loudly in the car

10. Hot soup on a cold day

11. Seeing snow flakes fall down

12. Looking at old photos

13. Finishing a great book

14. Hugs

15. Not having to set an alarm for the next morning

16. The smell of rain

17. The smell of coffee when you first wake up

18. Putting on sweatpants

19. Long drives with your best friends

20. The first beach day of the Summer

21. Talking to your family on the phone

22. Lazy Sunday mornings

23. Going to concerts

24. Warm summer nights

25. Seeing the leaves change colors in the Fall

26. The last day of school

27. Getting a good grade back

28. Getting packages in the mail

29. Free stuff

30. The first sip of water after working out

31. Burning your favorite candle

32. Wearing a new shirt

33. Getting into bed with freshly cleaned sheets

34. Reaching a goal you set

Clearly, there are hundreds more, but these are just the ones I could think of on the spot. The beauty of life is in the little things. Yes, there are always going to be hard times in life and obstacles we must overcome. However, by focusing on the good things, that are sometimes the most simple moments in life, it is much easier to see the beauty of life as a whole. These little moments end up making the big moments in life. So if you begin to catch yourself forgetting about those tiny things in life that can make a big difference, then you can start trying to focus on these smaller moments in life that will show you the true reasons we can be content and happy in life. Enjoy the little things!