100+ Things That Make You Happy

Happiness ranges per person. Sometimes life is awesome and it doesn't take much to make you happy, but other times life is hard. Whether your mental health isn't doing well, you have sleep deprivation from something like school or a new baby, or your negative emotions are getting the best of you, take time to think of things that make you happy. 

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100 Things That Make You Happy

1. Getting enough sleep
2. Sleeping in
3. Going to sleep early instead of scrolling your phone
4. Walking outside (for inspiration, check out 100+ Things to Do Outside)
5. Getting a breath of fresh air 
6. Walking along the beach, lake, river, etc.
7. Doing a random act of kindness 
8. Someone being kind to you or giving you a compliment
9. Focusing on your physical health and getting exercise 
10. Joining an exercise group or gym 
11. Doing an at-home workout
12. Doing a fun DIY project like Tie Dying a Shirt with Bleach
13. Practicing gratitude 
14. A freshly made bed 
15. Spending time with friends and family 
16. Focusing on self-awareness 
17. Focusing on self-esteem 
18. The smell when it rains (100+ Things to Do on a Rainy Day for Adults)
19. A sunny day
20. Meditating
21. Listening to a podcast
22. Listening to an audiobook
23. Tidying up your room or your area
24. Watching the sunset
25. Watching the sunrise
26. Looking at the stars / stargazing
27. Catching a full moon
28. Looking at the clouds 
29. Reading a new book 
30. Being able to relax
31. Going on vacation
32. Going on a scenic drive
33. The smell of clean laundry
34. Watching your favorite movies
35. Writing in a gratitude journal
36. Writing daily in your morning journal (for inspiration, check out 100+ morning journal prompts)
37. Listening to your favorite songs or artists
38. When your favorite song comes on the radio
39. Spending money on others promotes happiness 
40. Doing something for my own well-being
41. Trying to have a positive outlook (about myself, my job, my life)
42. Being recognized for my work or effort
43. Achieving something I thought I couldn't do
44. Making memories (by yourself, with family, etc)
45. Finding a new hobby
46. Crossing items off my to-do list
47. Watching movies or TV shows that remind me of good times
48. When friends, family, or loved ones are supportive
49. The smell of something tasty that's baking or cooking
50. Spending time with someone/people I care about
51. Being able to relax in the shower or bath
52. Having a good dream
53. Your sister, brother, siblings, step-siblings, etc.
54. Making a charitable donation
55. Staying cozy with a blanket on a cold day in a sweatshirt
56. Stepping onto fresh snow
57. Feeling the sun on my skin 
58. Petting a dog, cat, animal
59. Cuddling
60. Taking a nap
61. When you don't have anything due or super important and can just do nothing or everything or whatever you want
62. Staying home (100+ Fun Things to Do at Home with Friends)
63. Cooking food (whether it's nourishing or convenient 
64. Sharing things you like with others 
65. Long weekends 
66. Fresh sheets or laundry 
67. Your kid or children (son, daughter, step-kids, bonus kids, etc)
68. Feeling understood and heard
69. When you order something at a restaurant that's so delicious and you think about it long after
70. Rainbows 
71. Decluttering a messy area 
72. Being able to drive or get yourself where you want to go
73. Having independence 
74. Taking a day off from work or school
75. Singing your favorite song
76. Planning for something fun and counting down the days until it happens
77. Getting a hug
78. Dancing like nobody's watching
79. Breakfast in bed
80. Decorating or getting festive for a holiday like Halloween or Christmas 
81. Sipping on a hot cup of tea or coffee
82. Your extended family
83. Going to the movie theatre
84. Being good at something or finding success in a task
85. Seeing your loved ones happy
86. Being in love
87. The sound of an ice cream truck
88. Lighting a nice candle
89. Your husband, wife, partner, etc.
90. Cozy or fluffy socks
91. Chocolate or your favorite sweet treat
92. Getting a nice surprise
93. Setting a goal
94. Accomplishing a goal
95. Writing
96. Taking a selfie with friends, family, or loved ones
97. Playing your favorite sport
98. Being present
99. Playing a video game
100. Completing a puzzle or sudoku puzzle
101. Reminiscing old photos
102. Changing into clean clothes

Hopefully, this list of 100 things that make you happy can help you find a bit of joy on a bad day. Sometimes happy moments come from simplicity. It doesn't always have to be the biggest moment in your life or career, like getting married. It can be little moments, regular moments, like sipping a hot cup of coffee before anyone else in the house wakes up. Ask yourself "What makes me happy?"

 

It helps if you come up with your own list because maybe you like specific things or don't like certain things. Someone may love exercising while someone else hates it.

What made you happy today?