THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY
I know, I know. SEO rules dictate that blog posts should be at least 300 words long. But then there are some days, you just don’t care for SEO rules or any rules as such. And all you have time and energy for is a classic blogger listicle. This is a list for one of those days. A list of things that make me happy, and as an added bonus, they don’t even cost a bomb (or much, in fact). Because some days just don’t go your way. Because some days are tougher than the others. Because some days you just need a reminder that the smallest of things can bring the brightest of joys.
- Fresh flowers
- Sleeping in
- Being on the beach
- Long showers
- A chilled can/bottle of cola
- Baby + dog videos
- Fresh bed sheets
- A good book
- Wandering through the streets in new places
- A warm wrap in a chilly office/movie theatre
- Uninterrupted afternoon naps
- Big, bold red lips
- Fitting back into older clothes
- Pedicures and foot massages
- Cooking something that turns out delicious
- Fish curry with rice, Bengali style
- Being able to help someone
- Reading an
- Lift a higher weight at the gym or finishing a 5km walk/run sooner than you expected
- Molly’s and Elsie Larson’s Instagram stories featuring their kids
- Getting a great haircut
- A sweet comment from a reader on a blog post
- Browsing books in a book store
- Capturing a photograph with great light
- A heartwarming movie
- Discovering letters from old friends
- A song from your childhood playing on the radio
- Handwritten letters
- Pet hugs
- Floating on your back in an open pool while it’s raining
- Having a laugh fest with your people
- An unexpected warm hug
If you’re having a hard day, think of this as a big, virtual hug going out to you. Just know that things will get better
