THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY

अंब्रेला ऍड्स मिडीया Thursday, April 20, 2023

I know, I know. SEO rules dictate that blog posts should be at least 300 words long. But then there are some days, you just don’t care for SEO rules or any rules as such. And all you have time and energy for is a classic blogger listicle. This is a list for one of those days. A list of things that make me happy, and as an added bonus, they don’t even cost a bomb (or much, in fact). Because some days just don’t go your way. Because some days are tougher than the others. Because some days you just need a reminder that the smallest of things can bring the brightest of joys.

Fresh flowers
Sleeping in
Being on the beach
Long showers
A chilled can/bottle of cola
Baby + dog videos
Fresh bed sheets
A good book
Wandering through the streets in new places
A warm wrap in a chilly office/movie theatre
Uninterrupted afternoon naps
Big, bold red lips
Fitting back into older clothes
Pedicures and foot massages
Cooking something that turns out delicious
Fish curry with rice, Bengali style
Being able to help someone
Reading an
Lift a higher weight at the gym or finishing a 5km walk/run sooner than you expected
Molly’s and Elsie Larson’s Instagram stories featuring their kids
Getting a great haircut
A sweet comment from a reader on a blog post
Browsing books in a book store
Capturing a photograph with great light
A heartwarming movie
Discovering letters from old friends
A song from your childhood playing on the radio
Handwritten letters
Pet hugs
Floating on your back in an open pool while it’s raining
Having a laugh fest with your people
An unexpected warm hug

If you’re having a hard day, think of this as a big, virtual hug going out to you. Just know that things will get better