The little things

The other day I came across a tidbit of motivation, which I wanted to share:

Happiness is not just one thing; it’s an accumulation of many little joys.  When you connect the dots between all these little joys, life seems fuller and more satisfying.

The above came about after my friend sent me a link to the site called Little Things.  Chances are you amy have already seen it, but for those who haven’t, it’s a ‘blog listing things we should appreciate.  These are life’s simple pleasures that are commonly overlooked.  And possibly daily sources of happiness that are right under your nose.’

Whoever said positive attitudes are contagious hit the nail on the head.  I can’t stop flicking through the site and it genuinely encourages me to foster an attitude of gratitude.  Reading through them gave me the warm fuzzies, especially since I couldn’t agree more.  Some of my favorites include:

  • Realising your cramps have gone

  • Good story- tellers
  • Quick downloads

  • Wrapping your cold hands around a warm drink
  • When you get a baby to stop crying

  • Being the bearer of good news
  • When a person enjoys something you recommended

And here’s my simple joy which I experience weekly: Sunday mornings. While I do love Fridays like everyone else, I most look forward to Sunday mornings: not having to rush to the gym, not waking up to an alarm, eating breakfast in bed, lazing around in my pajamas,…everything about it is just ideal!  And on that note I hope you all remember to focus on the small frequent pleasures in life, as these will probably add more happiness to our lives than the ‘once in a blue moon’ colossal events!

What little thing is making you smile? Tell me so I can smile about it too!

31 thoughts on “The little things”

  1. I’m definitely going to read through this list! I do have to say though that I truly am DEEPLY appreciative when my hair decides to stay in place and I do get that buzz of flattery of being in a profile picture 😉
    Other small joys- when someone asks me a question about something because they think i have expertise on the subject, choosing the best lane in traffic and getting to work early enough to brew some espresso…and i’m surre there are more, definitely going to read that list!

  2. Love this post girl, the small things RULE!
    When your hair stays where you want it to is THE BEST!! Some of my best days ever have also been best hair days ever haha 😉
    The fact that my mom texted me extremely early this morning just to wish me luck and say I love you is making me smile today 🙂

  3. Oh yes, when I take time to appreciate the little things I feel so much happier! A small joy of mine is when the weather is a lot nicer than you expect it to be. I love stepping outside, expecting to be hit with a cold wind, but feel a nice spring breeze!

  4. You’re absolutely right, the little things are so important and necessary! I’m going to check this site out as it looks like it’s right up my alley. And the small thing that always make my day a little bit brighter is my morning cup of coffe. I love having it by my side as I sift through emails!

  5. Sunday mornings are the best! I love the springtime when I can sleep in, roll out of bed, and walk to the farmer’s market in the park for coffee and fresh, local produce.

  6. What a great post girl, and I will definitely be checking out that site when I have more time later today! It really is so necessary to remember the little things, it helps to keep things in perspective!

  7. Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww this is obviously a post I LOVE! I am all about loving the little things in life <3

    I just got out of class and I was smiling just because of the light breeze in the air 🙂 It was warm 🙂

  8. I love the positive message in this post — bravo! Appreciate small things that makes for a better and happy day!

    A gentle breeze puts a smile on my face. Saying “I love you” or “Thank you” puts a smile on my face 🙂

    BTW, Happy Holi to you and the family. Have fun in Dubai 🙂

  9. Great post! I love it when my train arrives right at the same time I do. Or when the light turns red just when I need a breather during my bike ride or run 🙂

    The first sip of a perfectly brewed cup of coffee. Ah, yes, now that’s a Sunday morning kind of love!

  10. Absolutely – the little things make all the difference. Like 5 green lights in a row and an omelet that doesn’t stick.

    Great post!! 🙂

  11. I definitely need to check out that site now – I love being reminded of all the things I should appreciate!

    Something that made me smile today was finding bananas at the perfect stage of ripeness at the grocery store. Hahahaha!

  12. well said. the little things make life far more interesting.. for me that moment is my tea and dessert at the end of the day, i am trying to cut back on sugar, but it’s so hard. i also look forward to my $1 coffee in NYC before I go to work. i love sipping my hot coffee while I check my emails at work. 🙂

  13. I have read A LOT on how we should look at the little things to find happiness, because putting too much pressure on big events makes us feel so down when they are over. Thanks for the link! I am going to check it out!

    For me:
    1. Taking off my work clothes after a long day and putting something comfy on.
    2. Getting an “i miss you” text from a friend.
    3. Being invited to something.
    4. Being asked my opinion.

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