So instead of thinking of happiness as a some big goal that I am reaching for, I am choosing to think of it as a large cumulation of all those little things that bring me joy. Every little thing adds to my big happiness package. This has really been a blessing in my life, thinking this way, so... here are some little things that bring me some big 'ole happiness.
Slow sunday mornings
A new West Elm catalog
fresh flowers
A fluffy white duvet
Being able to make N laugh
Getting that rush of inspiration
Sunshine
A freshly cleaned house
Coffee in a big mug
Seeing friendly faces on my fridge
My black and white buffalo check blanket (sometimes there is just one blanket that is cozier than the rest)
A pumpkin patch in the fall
Any kind of mexican food
Inspiring quotes
When Ellie jumps on the couch and buries herself in the blankets
Finding a cappuccino machine at work
When I hit that writing groove
Surprise hugs
A trip, of any kind
Reading a book that just gets me
My favorite shoes (really, you just look at them under your desk and you're like, 'man, those are awesome shoes')
Photo booth photos
Walking outside only to realize I actually need a coat
Being excited about the future
What little things make you happy?
A new West Elm catalog
fresh flowers
A fluffy white duvet
Being able to make N laugh
Getting that rush of inspiration
Sunshine
A freshly cleaned house
Coffee in a big mug
Seeing friendly faces on my fridge
My black and white buffalo check blanket (sometimes there is just one blanket that is cozier than the rest)
A pumpkin patch in the fall
Any kind of mexican food
Inspiring quotes
When Ellie jumps on the couch and buries herself in the blankets
Finding a cappuccino machine at work
When I hit that writing groove
Surprise hugs
A trip, of any kind
Reading a book that just gets me
My favorite shoes (really, you just look at them under your desk and you're like, 'man, those are awesome shoes')
Photo booth photos
Walking outside only to realize I actually need a coat
Being excited about the future
What little things make you happy?
This is a GREAT post! I am the most of the time happy girl in my circle of people, but it seems like when I have a not happy day there must be something catastrophic happening in life, but I just want my friends to understand that sometimes I am human and things happen.... thanks for sharing this!
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Knowing that in one week and four days I will have been with the love of my life for one whole year!
Fall (fall clothes, fall weather, fall treats)
The Annual Corn Maze trip coming up on Friday
Peaches and Cream Oatmeal :)
This post is wonderful! Thanks for sharing. I would add "having family and friends that love me" and "coming home to my excited doggy"
ReplyDeleteI love this and totally agree. I am all about the small things and for me those add up to happiness also. Sometimes we have stop and be able to enjoy the small moments in order to be happy.
ReplyDeleteI love this list, Sarah! It's so important to focus on the little things- in fact, I wrote a post about it not too long ago! I love reading other people's lists :) it really just puts you in a great mood!
ReplyDeleteLove this list!
ReplyDeleteI love making lists like this! It really does remind you that its the little things in life that mean so much!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! I find that the little things make me way more happy, maybe because they're so simple in their joy. I have to strongly agree with a couple of yours - there's just nothing like fresh flowers or reading a book that really gets you.
ReplyDeleteSome of my happiest things are chinese takeout and spending the afternoon on the beach with my dog. Silly, but true!
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Ah, lovely things :)
ReplyDeleteReminds me a bit of the film Amelie - when she spots all of the little quirky things that make the people around her happy.
Me? hmmm....i could probably write an enormous list too.
the first sunny day of spring is always a winner. the book thing too...when you can't put it down. That moment when you're getting ready to go out, you're ready, all polished up and you have that 'breath' moment and pre-out drink with my hubby or girlfriends. My friend's children - my best friend's baby now he's learned to smile and giggle at me, and when my other friend's older children say 'auntie Sarah' and then usually ask me something cute.
I could end up going on a long time here! Will have to write my own post I think :) x
I love the little things!
ReplyDeleteAw thanks for sharing! I am glad that you enjoyed it. I wish I could say that I am one of the happiest in my group, so that is really awesome. I am working on getting there!
ReplyDeleteI love your picks. Fall and the love of my life are two of my most favorite things :)
Oooh yes, coming home to my pups is the best!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! I find that when I focus on the small things, the bigger things start falling into place and I am generally happier.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Your list really inspired me so I thought I'd made one of my own :)
ReplyDeleteI read yours :) I love having this to refer back to whenever I need a little boost.
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
ReplyDeleteRight?! Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in other things so it's nice to have this little reminder to ground me.
ReplyDeleteYes! You hit the nail on the head. The little things are usually so simple and so, to me, they seem truly authentic. I agree with both of yours, chinese takeout and pretty much anything having to do with my dogs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to leave a comment :)
Oh, I'm glad you brought that up. I didn't think of that but I love that movie :)
ReplyDeleteAll those sound lovely! I adore other people's children. I definitely want some of my own in the future but for now I am enjoying the fact that my friends are starting to have kids and I can come play with them when I want :)
Yay, you definitely should. Just writing it made me happy :)
Aren't they the best :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice list! Funny story: I was on Bloglovin' at work today (shh), and I couldn't read your post because it was blocked for "pornography/adult material." Say whaaaaat?? So weird.
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