How to Create a list of 100+ Things That Make You Happy

I recently made this post about creating a list of 100+ Things That Make Me Happy and why I found that to be a really helpful partner in managing my weight the low-stress way last year.

My List

The link after each set of ten is to the post that explains each item.

  1. Cook something yummy (explanation items 1-10 here)
  2. Trimming the rosebushes
  3. Doing art projects
  4. Taking sunbaths!
  5. Having a clean house - and sometimes the act of getting it that way
  6. Not having piles of clutter
  7. Being on top of projects and paperwork
  8. Doing things that are supposed to be healthy for me, like taking vitamins & drinking green tea
  9. Drinking good teas (black, herbal, green)
  10. Playing sudoku
  11. A hot bath with a cool glass of water (read the details of 11-20 here)
  12. Pretty feet after a pedicure
  13. Wearing a pretty dress
  14. Getting a massage or spa treatment
  15. Reading a good book
  16. Watching a movie at home
  17. Really good really dark chocolate
  18. Going on a hike
  19. Listening to the sound of the ocean
  20. Getting a good night’s sleep
  21. The Mountains (read the details of 21-30 from the Estes Park Weekend)
  22. Going out for a decadent brunch
  23. A big chunk of time to read a mystery or thriller
  24. Hot tubs
  25. Independent coffee shops
  26. Mexican food
  27. Spending time with my husband with nothing on the agenda
  28. Seeing wild animals in their natural environment
  29. Makeup counter Bonus Time
  30. Cinnamon flavored stuff
  31. Buying a gift for a new baby (read the details of 31-40)
  32. The circus
  33. Hugging a friend
  34. A big pile of magazines
  35. My list of favorite quotes
  36. Taking a nap in the afternoon
  37. Writing with a nice pen
  38. I hate to admit it, but eating sunflower seeds
  39. That feeling when you take off your bra after wearing it for many hours
  40. My iPhone

  41. ..more coming soon!

Others who are making their list of 100+ Things That Make Them Happy

Song of the Road (Iniya)

Sistah Pat (Patty)

This Writer is Getting Lighter (Emma)

Flip Flop Mama (Audri)

Join us! What are some of the things that make you happy?

If you join in making this list, please let me know and I’ll add your blog.