Be happy for the little things in life that require less to no reason at all. Smile because the weather is cheerfully warm. Smile because you had a pleasingly healthy breakfast. Smile because you’re listening to some of your favourite new songs on repeat. Smile because you are watering the pretty flowers just to keep them wonderful. Smile because happiness is simply the thing that inevitably happens when you practice being grateful. -Juansen Dizon
I love this quote by Juansen Dizon! When life is hectic, we must remember the little things that make us happy. It does not have to be big a-ha moments, no earth-shattering realisations… No! Teeny-tiny little things that take almost no effort and cost almost nothing….
I love the smell of fresh bed linen when I slip under the covers at night. I love a good, hearty breakfast. Here are a few more ideas of little things that can, and will, make you happy. Do not underestimate the power of little things, such as:
- Looking up at the stars at night. I love to see the milky way stretching across the sky!
- Having a steaming cup of coffee and a cinnamon bun with butter when it rains…
- Sitting in the window seat when traveling by plane…
- Spending time in nature.
- Realising that you are having a “good hair day”!
- Listening to the birds in the trees.
- Finding the last slice of pizza is still there when you get to the box in the morning.
- Having a heart-to-heart with a trusted friend.
- Finding that the bill is less than I expected.
- Feeling the warmth of my fur child in my bed at night.
- Seeing a rainbow.
- Hearing a dear friend’s voice on the phone.
There are so many little things that can make one happy. Take some time and share your “little things” with us in the comments below.