Hugs and sun
4:51:00 PM
Let’s be halcyon! Here’s a list of things that make me feel good, help me to extend the list and add more in comments ☀️
• sunny weather
• beautiful music
• nice people
• good books
• tea or coffee
• makeup
• feeling inspired
• photography
• imagining things in my head
• someone complimenting me or my work
• getting along with myself
• someone showing me affection
• eye contacts
• deep, smooth, beautiful voices
• laughing
• having inside jokes with someone
• hugs
• red lipstick
• feeling after a workout
• art
• food, glorious food
• being slightly drunk
• dancing
• being myself and people loving me for it
• deep conversations
• cute outfits
• good hair days
• finding forgotten money in a pocket
• being smart and educated
• being inspired
• vanilla scent
• DOGS (or cats, if you’re a cat person. Or any animal you like, for that matter) • sleeping
• pretty sunsets
• sunny weather
• beautiful music
• nice people
• good books
• tea or coffee
• makeup
• feeling inspired
• photography
• imagining things in my head
• someone complimenting me or my work
• getting along with myself
• someone showing me affection
• eye contacts
• deep, smooth, beautiful voices
• laughing
• having inside jokes with someone
• hugs
• red lipstick
• feeling after a workout
• art
• food, glorious food
• being slightly drunk
• dancing
• being myself and people loving me for it
• deep conversations
• cute outfits
• good hair days
• finding forgotten money in a pocket
• being smart and educated
• being inspired
• vanilla scent
• DOGS (or cats, if you’re a cat person. Or any animal you like, for that matter) • sleeping
• pretty sunsets
Thought of the day - Happiness is all about the little things. It's nice to chase something big but don't forget to stop and notice details. Sun kissing your skin, pretty color, stranger who has really nice perfume, smiling at someone, succeeding in something that matters to you (not important how big or small it is).. do you notice those things? Are you able to look at things from another angle and find beauty in everything? Is your glass half full?
38 comments
Dunja,
ReplyDeleteIt's nice that you made a list of things that makes you happy. By the way, what does halcyon mean?
Have you heard of the term positive declaration? It is what you do as soon as you wake up. Besides practicing the attitude of gratification throughout the day, besides thinking of things you are thankful for, you can also do positive declarations.
Say things like, I am beautiful, I am happy, I am having a good day... and so on...
AMAZING LIFE DAILY
Thanks Robert. Halcyon means happy, carefree or idyllic. I've heard of it! I try to start each day with positive thoughts so my whole day can be positive :)
DeleteVery nice list. At the moment I don't see the beauty around me and I don't notice the little things that happen because I am sad. I wish I could though.
ReplyDeleteThank you Joanna. I hope you'll stop being sad as soon as possible. It's okay to feel sad from time to time though, that's life and it's normal. Hugs x
DeleteI remember this song from 'the sound of music' my favourite things. And your article just reminded of that beautiful song and time. Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'll try to find the song on Youtube now :)
DeleteLONG HIKES!! is my number one, I live in a gorgeous area with thousands of hiking spots and its always my go to when am a little down. I like your list too.
ReplyDeleteOoh i love hikes! I'm happy that you have great conditions for doing what you love :)
DeleteIt's a lovely post. As to your questions, yes, I do take notice even the smallest things. It is those smallest things that make my day. Whether looking at my daughter sleeping or playing with her, I always notice and be thankful for what we have and don't have.
ReplyDeleteThanks. That's great, children are everything :)
DeleteIt is so important to step back and notice the small things during the busyness of life. I like to add late night talks, playing games with family, being together with loved ones. Life is so much more meaningful when you pay attention to these moments and times. That is where happiness lies. I loved your list and it made me think of my list.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love your additions and your opinion on this topic :)
DeleteShaddows on the wall...
ReplyDeleteBreeze...
Touch, pat... and strong hug
Love those!
DeleteYes yes yes.. I love this. As Robert told me this week when I was saying that I don't have time for anything because I am so busy and stressed... he said: "Do you have time to smile". Oh wait. Yes the small things in life. And then the quote of Gabrielle Chanel: "The best things in life are for free (the second best things are very expensive" =)
ReplyDeleteGreat quote and great advice from Robert :) Some things are just priceless
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Eating.
Great list, hard to add you have so many great items already!
Thank you! I love the things you added! :)
DeleteThis list is pretty the same for me, but I will had for sure travelling ;)
ReplyDeleteTravelling is one of my favorite things :)
DeleteI agree with all items on your list, great post also! And btw my glass is always full, because it's half water and half air. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Hahah, SCIENCE
DeleteFinding forgotten money, everywhere! I always "prepare" for future scenarios by keeping emergency money on random areas - in my work drawer, my planner, etc. I usually forget about these until I start cleaning up. And then, it's "thank you past self!". One thing I would add to your list would be hearing my son laugh and call me. He's just a little over 1.5 years so he just calls me "Nana". Even if it isn't exactly correct, it's the sweetest thing I've ever heard in my life :)
ReplyDeleteThat's actually a good advice, we have to do things our future selves will thank us for. Little kids are the cutest :)
DeleteThis is such a sweet post and one to go back to in a bad day! I too love dogs, dogs make me super happy and even talking about dogs! I'm slightly obsessed! Hahaha!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love them too, i can literally spend DAYS playing with them or watching videos of them
DeleteI am an optimistic person and find pleasure in the smallest things, such as good conversations and smiles. I find humor in everything and that alleviates my stresses. There is always a silver lining to a cloud. Much love!
ReplyDeleteThat's great! Much love to you too x
DeleteI realized I was making my own list mentally while reading yours. I also love vanilla scent. I have vanilla scented candles and handwash at home :)
ReplyDeleteIt smells sooo good! I also have vanilla scent candle (and a raspberry one, it smells amazing too)
DeleteThank you! I love snowy days and video games also (cloudy days not so much though, but i'm glad they make you happy! 😊)
ReplyDeleteI agree that happiness is about the little things, the everyday comfort that we often take for granted but otherwise makes our days wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI made a similar list once and these are the ones I can remember off the top of my head: warm bubble baths, long road trips, lots of hugs and kisses, just chilling drinking cold beer with a live band playing on the background, little flowers, big flowers, that quiet time before sunset when most are having their siesta. :)
Such a beautiful, happy things! :)
DeleteThose things seem to be simple but I agree with it, those things make me happy too. I would like to add free food on that list hahaha...
ReplyDeleteHaha free food definitely makes me happy too!
DeleteGreat list! To be happy is just to focus on the good things. Yes a list with small thing in life help! We have to have a list sometimes to see it and keep seeing it. That's why this article is just what we all needed today!! :)))
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
Delete"Happiness is all about the little things". Beautiful. I just love freeflowing, candid posts like this. And yes, it's always been about the little things that makes life really worthwhile. :) More like this please!
ReplyDeleteP.S. You have a beautiful blog. All the best!