Yesterday I read this post from Rachel and it inspired me to stop and think about all the things that make me happy. I’ll admit I’m totally guilty of sometimes comparing my life to others. And I’de be lying if I said I never thought someone had a better life than me through those comparisons. I blame social media on this one. But the truth is, there’s always someone who’s going to have more than you, and there’s always someone who’s going to have less than you. That’s why it’s important for us to find happiness in our own lives rather than comparing others.
Sure, material things can be awesome, but sometimes we need to remember there’s more to life than that. I’ve put together a list of the little things in life that make me happy, but are easily overlooked. My plan is to reflect back on this list whenever I feel I don’t have as much as others, like when I compare my life to a Kardashian who bought a brand new Bentley and Celine bag – something I’ll probably never be able to afford. Or when I tell myself I’ll be happy if I could get__(insert the next material item on my never ending wish list).
My Happy List:
– packing up my suitcase to go home
– leaving town on a plane
– being greeted by an excited dog when I get home
– fresh clean sheets
– warm, fresh out the dryer towels
– the smell of dessert baking in the oven
– the first snow fall
– the sound of thunderstorms
– wearing a new outfit for the first time
– waking up on Christmas morning
– holiday family gatherings
– the adrenaline rush on Black Friday
Young and Fabulous says
ahhh clean sheets. that is honestly the BEST feeling
smells of dessert and fall air
ok wow this list i am literally nodding my head to EVERYTHING!! so on point!!
xoxox
kristin says
thank you for posting this! this is a great idea! great inspiration!
Kate at Green Fashionista says
Great list! One of my favorite things is getting on plane to get out of town as well. Such an exciting feeling 🙂
Rachel says
Fresh towels and sheets are the best! Love your list and the cute photo collage.
Morgan Rae says
Love everything on this list – so true! Especially being greeted by an excited dog in the evenings!
Tammy Jo says
Nothing better than bubble baths 🙂
Morgan S. says
Hi! Cali girl turned Southern girl here 🙂 I live in Charleston, SC. I like the idea of a happy list – it's the little things right? Your blog is so cute….look forward to reading more. I hope you'll follow back at http://www.styleoyster.blogspot.com
Allie @ Tales of a TwentySomething says
Such a good list! It's always good to stop and remember all the things like this so that we don't get TOO caught up in life and what everyone else has.
Noor says
Bubble baths , luuuuuvvv!