125 things that make me happy

1. Flowers
2. Old movies
3. Looking at old baby pictures
4. Smells that remind you of your childhood
5. A good cuddle
6. Goodnight kisses (even if it's from your dog)
7. A hot shower after a long day
8. A great book
9. Rain
10. The first signs of the leaves changing color
11. Stretching when you first wake up
12. Clothes right out of the dryer
13. Eating out with family
14. Knowing there's someone there for you always, even if it's just your mom. Some people don't even have that.
15. Laughing until you're laugh turns silent
16. Cappuccino
17. Strawberries
18. The smell of freshly cut grass in the summer
19. Big windows
20. The first snowfall
21. A candle-lit room
22. Waking up on your birthday
23. Feeling creative
24. Cold water on a hot day
25. Loving the outfit you put together
26. Your hair just after it's been dyed
27. Felt-tip pens
28. Scented candles
29. Playing 'guess the song' with my dad and brother
30. Being naked
31. Performing on stage
32. Rain on a car window
33. Road trips
34. Strawberries (I accidentally wrote this twice...that's how much I love strawberries :))
35. Being barefoot
36. Seeing the sunset while you drive home
37. New shoes
38. Warm socks
39. Putting your hair up at the end of the day
40. Stargazing
41. Slow dancing to no music
42. Smooth legs
43. Venting to friends
44. Eating cake mix before you bake the cake
45. Your mom cooking you food
46. A full tank of gas
47. Talking on the phone until you're too tired to keep your eyes open
48. Getting tucked in by someone you love
49. Smiley faces :)
50. Friendship bracelets
51. Crawling back into your bed after going to the bathroom in the morning
52. Cheesy garlic biscuits from Red Lobster
53. Waking up at noon
54. Scarves
55. Pumpkin patches
56. Apple cider doughnuts
57. Visiting the city
58. Leaves budding after winter
59. Thanksgiving
60. Parades
61. Christmas morning
62. Listening to your favorite music
63. Driving aimlessly
64. Riding your bike on a sunny day
65. Looking back on your old wishes and goals to find out that some of them came true
66. Curly hair
67. Flip flops
68. Inspirational quotes
69. Cute babies
70. The smell of your dad's aftershave
71. Sports bras
72. Taking a bath
73. Being walked to your door
74. Someone being excited to see you
75. Finding old notes you wrote
76. Finding old clothes that still fit
77. Thrift stores
78. Combing out wet hair
79. Sweat pants
80. Wishing on a star
81. Lazy days
82. Marathons of your favorite show
83. Feeling happy with your body!
84. The first warm day after winter
85. Having parents who love you
86. The christmas season
87. Cats
88. Love notes
89. Having a place to call home
90. Photos on film
91. Eating a meal and reading the newspaper
92. Finding/making the perfect gift for someone
93. Getting flowers
94. Wishing on 11:11
95. Not being sick
96. Feeling inspired
97. Blank books waiting to be filled
98. Watercolors
99. Lists
100. Pretty jewelry
101. Dancing
102. Singing in the car by yourself
103. Sweets
104. Nutella
105. Vintage dresses
106. Finding something that you love on sale
107. Anniversaries
108. Getting something in the mail
109. Cozy, rainy days when you have no plans
110. Sleepovers
111. Dogs
112. Watching a movie you know all the dialogue to
113. Summer break
114. Wearing pajamas all day long
115. Pretty nailpolish
116. Nice strangers
117. Sweaters
118. When you get to eat something you've been craving
119. When you write something in really nice handwriting
120. Lockets
121. Foot massages
122. Taking notes with a nice pen
123. Bread and butter
124. Good morning calls/texts
125. Good night calls/texts

 

I made a "happiness journal" after being diagnosed with depression, these are the things that I have written so far. Sometimes you have to remember the good things to put the rest in perspective.