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. 

100+ Things That Make You Happy Carmen Varner


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?"
 
100+ Things That Make You Happy Carmen Varner


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?