100 Things That Make Me Happy

Making a list of 100 Things That Make Me Happy is number 29 on my list of 101 Things to Do in 1001 Days (version 3, no less!)

I don’t know why I waited so long because it was so much fun to do and in fact, making this list is one of 100 things that make me happy!

I’ve enjoyed reflecting on what makes me happy and the things that truly bring me joy and it’s also been a great way to recognise and show gratitude for all the happy things in my life.

I’ve learned that it’s the little things that mean the most and next time my cage is rattled or I want to throw my toys out of the pram, I’ll refer back to this list because it’s sure to put a smile on my dial.

1. Being married to David
2. Having a dog
3. Wearing/using my mum’s things
4. A cup of hot coffee in the morning
5. A cup of hot tea at bedtime
6. Finishing a work out
7. Reading a good book
8. Setting a goal and achieving it
9. Wearing beanies
10. Cooking food and sharing it
11. Visits to the hairdresser
12. Salon manicures and pedicures
13. Travelling overseas
14. Going on a road trip
15. Hawaii (all of it)

16. Long weekends
17. Fresh, clean bed sheets
18. Blogging
19. Disneyland (all of it)

20. Lie ins
21. Teddy cuddles
22. Teaching
23. Hugs
24. People watching
25. Sunshine
26. Fresh air
27. Frangipanis

28. Finding a bargain
29. Spending time with good people
30. Feeling the sunshine/cool breeze on my face
31. Making a recipe that comes out perfect first time
32. Tweaking a recipe until it’s perfect
33. Eating something I haven’t had to cook myself
34. Knowing that all the people I love are safe and well
35. Rainbows
36. Teddy wearing clothes

37. Feeling organised
38. Experiences not things
39. Decluttering
40. Decorating the Christmas tree
41. Christmas

42. Laughing so hard it hurts
43. Walking along the beach
44. Flowers – receiving them, giving them, looking at them…
45. Ticking things off my to do list
46. Watching telly with David
47. Sunrises
48. Sunsets

49. Blue skies
50. Telling people how much I love them
51. Seeing the stars at night
52. Nana’s bread pudding

53. A clean house
54. A bubble bath
55. That Friday feeling
56. Looking through old photos
57. Picnics with friends
58. Making memories
59. Remembering a good dream
60. Roast dinners
61. Free champagne
62. 80s music
63. Inspiring quotes
64. Planning adventures
65. Pyjama days
66. Random acts of kindness
67. A full night’s deep sleep
68. Cute dog reels on Instagram
69. Watching Teddy sleep
70. Sending/receiving surprises in the mail
71. Refusing to grow up
72. Writing a list of things that make me happy
73. Inspiring quotes
74. Singing in the shower
75. The smell of something delicious baking
76. Being greeted by Teddy at the door
77. Dumplings
78. Enjoying afternoon tea (with scones obviously)

79. Waking up every day
80. Knowing I have people in my life who really love me
81. Going to bed early
82. Holding hands with David

83. Finding the perfect gift for that special someone
84. Musical theatre
85. Live music
86. My friends, near and far
87. Trying and succeeding at something
88. Morning family cuddles
89. Walkies with Teddy

90. The smell of clean laundry
91. Good news
92. Kind blog comments
93. The heart eyes emoji
94. Exclamation marks
95. Kind, genuine people
96. Finishing a jigsaw puzzle
97. Colouring in
98. Birthdays (mine and everyone else’s)
99. Jubes
100. Living life every day

Have you ever made a list of 101 things that make you happy? What was/would be on your list?

Linking up with Denyse for Life This Week