1. Breakfast in bed. and curl back up with your duvet.
2. Cuddling in bed in the morning.
3. A smile from a stranger. especially small kids
4. Children playing.
5. A small gesture of kindness from someone who loves you. Coming home to a cooked meal
6. Your music, when you want it. Pull out your iPod and enjoy.
7. An outdoor lunch. Nothing invigorates a day like the feeling of sunlight on your face.
8. Five minutes of deep breathing.
9. An embrace that lasts just a little longer than usual. Give someone a long hug today!
10. A small victory. Can you fix that leaky faucet on your own?
11. A small change to your routine to make your day feel exciting.
12. An opportunity to be creative. Don’t wait for one—make one. Start a journal or a scrapbook, or get creative a routine task at work to make it more exciting.
13. A snack or beverage you savor. You know how that girl in the commercial seems to get way too much pleasure from a foamy latte she made at home? That girl could be you.
14. The moment after the rain stops. Everything smells clean, fresh, and revitalized.
15. A deep stretch. The benefits of loosening your muscles exceed enhanced relaxation.
16. A beautiful sunset or sunrise. Nothing is more inspirational that tuning into nature’s majesty.
17. Playing a game you loved as a child. Pull out Candyland and tap into the simplicity of childhood.
18. An extra half-hour of sleep. Hit the sack a little earlier one night and see how this changes your day.
19. A spa-like shower experience.
20. A thoughtful question from a friend.
21. Fresh, organic food.
22. A 5-minute massage.
23. A long phone conversation, like you used to have in junior high. Curl up with your cell, call a dear friend
24. 10 minutes with an animal. Petting an animal is actually quite meditative. If you don’t have a pet, head to your local dog park and make a new furry friend.
25. An extra dollar in your pocket. Bring lunch from home and put your usual lunch money aside for a rainy day.
26. Finding money you didn’t know you had. Leave a ten in your coat pocket and then forget about it. Future you will be pretty psyched.
27. Receiving a hand-written letter. Become a pen pal—even if it’s to someone you know in person—so you can both give and receive non-e-communication.
28. A warm sweater on a cold day.
29. A smell that evokes a visceral reaction. Drooling over the thought of eating date and walnut cake
30. Something so funny it makes you laugh out loud…not in LOL form.
31. Feeling someone take your hand in theirs. There’s something blissfully intimate and meaningful about holding hands. Reach out and touch someone. (Cue the music.)
32. A book you’ve been dying to read.
33. Watching a child learn from watching you. It’s touching how she looks at you for cues on who to be.
34. An itch you can actually reach.
35. A new recipe that comes out perfectly.
36. A home remedy that works better than the store-bought solution.
37. The feeling of sand between your toes. If you live near a beach, set aside some time to walk it.
38. Flowers you didn’t expect. OK, you can’t really make this one happen. But you can “surprise” yourself with a bouquet whenever you want.
39. A small gesture of support. A hand on your lower back. A tight squeeze of your hand before you get up for your speech. Four simple words: “I believe in you.” Minor actions, huge impact.
40. Extending a small courtesy and watching the effect. Hold the door for someone or thank them for something most people wouldn’t notice.
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