One of my favorite things to do is to think about the simple things that make me happy.
A lot of times we think we need to have things be perfect in order to be happy. We think we need a lot of nice material possessions, or exciting travel, or the perfect body, in order to be happy.
But I believe we can find happiness in any moment. And for me, there are some simple things that give me a bit of joy:
- A quiet moment in the morning when the world is still waking up
- Some time reading a good book
- Going for a walk in nature
- Seeing the ocean, a lake, or a river
- Cozy moments by a fire
- Soaking in a hot bath or hot tub
- Lounging around lazily with my loved ones
- Reconnecting with a friend
- Berries. Or tropical fruit
- A square of good dark chocolate
- A cup of coffee, or tea, as I reflect on life
- A nap
- Stretching or doing a little yoga
- Tidying up
- Watching a sunset
These make me happy. What simple things make you happy?
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This post was previously published on Zen Habits. Uncopyright courtesy Leo Babauta.
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