123 Little Things That Make Me Feel Happy And Grateful For This Life
1. A warm bed on a winter night
2. Late night deep conversations
3. Feeling the warmth of the sun on a chilly day
4. A cup of coffee/hot chocolate and a book on a rainy day
5. Petting a dog, cat or any cute animal
6. Sleeping in on a weekend
7. Lazy Sundays
8. Dancing
9. Singing my lungs out
10. Long drives and good music
11. Reading poetry
12. Netflix and Korean dramas
13. Being able to help others
14. Random smiles from strangers
15. Late afternoon or early morning walks
16. The crunching sound of dry leaves when you walk on them during autumn
17. Popping bubble wrap
18. Waking up next to a loved one
19. Long tight hugs
20. When a baby’s hand grabs on to my finger
21. A good workout
22. Stargazing and naming the constellations
23. The smell of fruit toast in the morning
24. Old photos
25. Writing creative essays or articles in a quiet room
26. Taking off the bra after a long day
27. Early morning yoga and meditation
28. Catching up with old friends and finding the connection’s still there
29. Coastline views
30. The sound of birds chirping in the morning
31. Dinner dates
32. Cuddles
33. Great hair days
34. Receiving letters or long sweet messages
35. Rereading old conversations
36. Chilling naked after a shower
37. My dad’s support
38. My mom’s comforting words when times get rough
39. My siblings’ jokes
40. Newly changed bedsheets and pillow covers
41. Laughing until the stomach hurts
42. Satisfying food cravings
43. Discovering new places like a cute café, library, bookshop, or beach
44. The smell of scented candles
45. Picnics
46. Seeing your own breath on a cold winter morning or evening
47. Capturing beautiful photos to update my Instagram
48. Meeting new people
49. Coming up with new ideas
50. The thrill of plane take-offs and landings
51. Seeing shapes on fluffy clouds
52. The feel of the wind on my face
53. Watching the sunset or sunrise
54. Seeing a rainbow (or better, a double rainbow)
55. Getting a glimpse of the bright white clouds in-between spaces of gloomy grey ones
56. The smell of new books
57. Talking with my best friends
58. The feeling of relief after a stressful work
59. Achieving goals
60. The first three seconds after driving through the blinding reign of tunnel lights
61. Long warm baths
62. The liberating feeling of waking up and realizing you’re not thinking of the person who broke your heart anymore
63. Night dreams and daydreams
64. Cycling in trails/roads filled with trees
65. Smiles and loving stares from someone I care about
66. Late night drives
67. The sound of the sea waves and the smell of the sea breeze
68. First dates that click
69. Forehead kisses
70. The smell of flowers
71. Good morning and goodnight texts from a lover or random cute texts
72. Face masks and a glass of wine
73. Learning something new
74. Listening to someone talk about something they’re passionate about
75. Re-watching old footage
76. Finding someone who makes it seem easy to love
77. Pancakes with butter and maple syrup for breakfast
78. Chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream
79. The moment of realization on why some things didn’t work out or why some people didn’t stay
80. Sleepovers
81. That tight hug after having a fight with someone you care about
82. Slow dancing to classic songs
83. Crossing out tasks on the to-do list
84. Finding new topics or inspirations to write about
85. Getting good make-up done
86. Cooking and baking
87. Old record stores
88. Listening to a great storyteller
89. Hand warmers
90. Watching street performances
91. Family reunions
92. The mountains
93. Being independent
94. Witnessing someone grow and transform into the person they wanted to be
95. Realizing my growth and recognizing my achievements–big or small
96. Hot chocolate on a winter day
97. Cookies & cream thick shake on a summer day
98. Pizza, burgers, fried chicken and fries
99. Long weekends
100. Holiday vacations
101. When someone I know accomplishes something
102. Getting a good haircut
103. Volunteering
104. The silence at 5am
105. Self-care activities
106. Mental health therapy sessions
107. Watching animal rescue videos
108. Watching my younger siblings grow
109. Cheering for a team during a sports game
110. Dinner with good company
111. Traveling
112. Museums and art galleries
113. Bonfires during camping
114. When my room is clean and kept clean
115. Fruits
116. A good massage
117. Neatly organized closet and cupboards
118. Blogging
119. Playing with little kids
120. Me-time
121. People watching and seeing happy older couples
122. Little traditions
123. Kindness of other people
