Relax (100+ Things That Make Me Happy)
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.
- Cook something yummy (explanation items 1-10 here)
- Trimming the rosebushes
- Doing art projects
- Taking sunbaths!
- Having a clean house - and sometimes the act of getting it that way
- Not having piles of clutter
- Being on top of projects and paperwork
- Doing things that are supposed to be healthy for me, like taking vitamins & drinking green tea
- Drinking good teas (black, herbal, green)
- Playing sudoku
- A hot bath with a cool glass of water (read the details of 11-20 here)
- Pretty feet after a pedicure
- Wearing a pretty dress
- Getting a massage or spa treatment
- Reading a good book
- Watching a movie at home
- Really good really dark chocolate
- Going on a hike
- Listening to the sound of the ocean
- Getting a good night’s sleep
- The Mountains (read the details of 21-30 from the Estes Park Weekend)
- Going out for a decadent brunch
- A big chunk of time to read a mystery or thriller
- Hot tubs
- Independent coffee shops
- Mexican food
- Spending time with my husband with nothing on the agenda
- Seeing wild animals in their natural environment
- Makeup counter Bonus Time
- Cinnamon flavored stuff
- Buying a gift for a new baby (read the details of 31-40)
- The circus
- Hugging a friend
- A big pile of magazines
- My list of favorite quotes
- Taking a nap in the afternoon
- Writing with a nice pen
- I hate to admit it, but eating sunflower seeds
- That feeling when you take off your bra after wearing it for many hours
- My iPhone
- ..more coming soon!
Others who are making their list of 100+ Things That Make Them Happy
This Writer is Getting Lighter (Emma)
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.