50 Things that Make Me Happy!

50 Things that Make Me Happy!

My sister asked me the other day if I’d like her to share a link with me on blog topic suggestions. I hadn’t really thought about looking for topic suggestions, I seem to have a running subject or two in my head, but I really appreciated her thinking of me and wanting to help, so I said “Yes, please!” (because truly, can one really have too many ideas?! No!) And I loved that she thought of me when she saw the article!

Tonight as I sat in front of my laptop and brainstormed just which topic to cover, I found my mind a blank. Completely. Totally. Ironic, isn’t it?! Well, in the process of finding the link she had sent me I came across a riveting topic suggestion: 50 Things that Make Me Happy! Wow, if that isn’t edifying and encouraging and inspiring, then I don’t know what is! And challenging – but in the best way! So, here is my list – in no particular order:

1. Working towards goals
2. Reading – be it the Bible, an encouraging, self-help book, or a Jane Austen!
3. Photographs
4. Sunsets – they’re the best!
5. Rain – especially on days when I stay in – it’s just so cozy!
6. Hand written letters – they mean someone was thinking about me!
7. Pausing to find the beauty in the everyday
8. Freshly weeded gardens – when the soil is super moist and dark (and weed free!)
9. Impromptu, light-hearted visits with family and friends
10. Watching old, black & white movies
11. Singing
12. Being reminded of God’s protection and provision
13. My family – my parents, siblings, nieces & nephews – they’re the best!
14. God – just knowing the glimpse I have of Him! He is my joy and happiness! ♥
15. My health – a good diet and exercise are essential to my happiness!
16. Touring historic and scenic places
17. Antique & shabby chic furniture
18. Bright pink or red lipstick – so energetic!
19. Manicured and painted nails
20. Trying things I’ve never done before
21. Curling my hair
22. Inspiring and peppy music
23. Listening to my five-year-old niece explain life in general to my three-year-old niece ♥
24. Accomplishing projects (but I’ve mentioned that before!)
25. Self motivated people
26. Twinkle lights
27. Sparkles!
28. Fresh paint
29. Taking time off work to do fun things out of the norm
30. Listening to my nephew learn to read
31. Beautiful, feminine clothing
32. Visiting with my friends – each of which happen to be my sisters!
33. Being part of a big family – so much to learn and never a dull moment!
34. Supporting and writing to our deployed Soldiers!
35. The terrific customers who support my business
36. Luxury items – you know, those products that you’ve found and absolutely love?!
37. Cupcakes with icing and sprinkles
38. Editing photos and making them pop!
39. Popcorn with potato chips
40. Burdick chocolate snowmen!
41. Fresh cut flowers
42. Tidy, uncluttered surfaces
43. Freshly grilled hamburgers
44. Red, pink, and white M&M cookies
45. Peppermint bark
46. Beautiful handwriting
47. People who embrace their lives – isn’t that so incredibly inspiring?!
48. Books just waiting to be read
49. Learning people’s story – where they come from, what things have inspired them – fascinating!
50. My readers – you all make me happy! I love the chance to share part of my story and my thoughts with you!

There – 50 things! Now can you list 50?! It is such a super exercise in remembering just what makes you happy – and it really inspired me to examine my life and see how I could do more of what makes me happy! Here is a quote I read ages ago:

Make a list of things that make you happy

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Make a list of things you do every day

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Compare the lists

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Adjust accordingly

What are you going to change? Are you going to make a list of things that make you happy? I’d love it if you’d share in the comments below!

Until Next Time!

Hope.

PS. For those of you who might be curious – I did get goals made for 2017! (I mentioned here that I hadn’t yet, but now I have! Yay!)