Focusing on the positive, that’s something I try to practice a lot lately.
The other day I was feeling kind of pooped for no real reason, so I challenged myself to think of 50 reasons to smile right at this moment (and it seems just about time I write a post like this, given my blog name).
There are so many little things that we quickly forget to appreciate, that has the power to cheer us up when we take the time to notice them. It’s not always something deep or profound – I like being silly and silly things makes me laugh (you’ll learn that in a moment).
This is what makes me smile
- Hugs = instant feel good
- KITTENS
- This man’s excitement over discovering his own Cheetos
- The fact that chocolate exist
- PUPPIES!
- Playground swings (I am in a fact a 6 year old child)
- Jenny Lawson’s book Let’s pretend this never happened – never fails to make me laugh
- Jenny Lawson’s Furiously Happy – I still haven’t had the time to read this book, but it’s hard not to giggle just a little looking at that cover
- Strangers that smile back
- Ryan Reynolds, my precious baby
- Disney movies
- The smell of cake in the oven
- This blog – I’m proud of all the work I’ve put into my blog
- My little sister <3
- And my brothers
- Shakespear’s Insults (yes that’s a thing)
- Do thou amend thy face, and I’ll amend my life
- His brain is as dry as the remainder biscuit after a voyage
- Would thou wert clean enough to spit upon!
- I’ll carbonado your shanks
- Inside jokes
- Freshly washed bed sheets
- Pain free days
- Ed Sheeran singing
- Watching a League of Their Own. I love that show.
- Internet friends
- My boyfriend (I could write a post with 50 reasons just about him but I’ll spare you from that)
- The sweet comments on my posts
- Rhett & Link’s Good Mythical Morning
- Playing with my camera
- Skyping with my parents
- Laughing babies
- You know what’s even better than a laughing baby? FOUR BABIES LAUGHING
- Wait there’s more!
- Dancing to happy music
- Afternoon naps
- Deep breaths
- A good workout
- Licking off a spoonful of cake batter
- Snuggling with a blanket and a cup of hot cocoa (fun fact, I don’t drink tea or coffee, ever)
- My bed
- Looking at old family photos
- Feminism (had to sneak that one in)
- Kittens and boxes
- A homecooked meal
- Rainbows
- The smell of books
- Holding hands
- Watermelon in the summer
- The comics on this blog
- Reconnecting with an old friend
- All-you-can- eat buffets
- CORGIS
- It’s contagious 🙂
What are you reasons to smile? Let me know in the comments!
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Hi there lovely 🙂 I just came across your blog & I love it so much! I love how it’s all about being happy, living healthy & loving yourself – exactly the kind of posts I like to read & inspire me. I really enjoyed reading this list & I can definitely relate to some of the things you’ve mentioned. Hope you’re having a lovely weekend x
Sara
Hi Sara! Thank you for stopping by! I’m so happy to hear you enjoy my blog, you comment really makes me smile. You too xx
Have you ever read Pollyanna, by Eleanor H. Porter? It’s a silly book, but it carries an important message. The lead character, Pollyanna, plays “the glad game”, in which she always thinks of a positive thing when faced with a negative situation.
Being honest, it really works. I read the book when I was 12 or so, but ever since then I “play” this game. So, if I’m late to an appointment, I think “well, if I wasn’t late, this dog would’ve never crossed my path. And this dog is so cute!”. So I accept the fact that I’m late, embrace it even, and I stop worrying so much.
And this can be applied to anything. “My grandma died suddenly, but at least she didn’t suffer for months”, “my boyfriend broke up with me, but at least I’m alive and well”, “today I feel like utter shit, but look at that beautiful sky outside”.
Of course we can’t stop the pain, we can’t stop feeling like shit and so on, but things feel better when you think in a positive manner. And being positive is addicting!
Sorry for writing so much and I hope you get better! <3
No, hadn’t heard of it until now! But that’s sounds like an amazing thing to do! I think it’s important not to make a bad situation worse by worrying to much, or blaming yourself for something you can’t change. I love that, thanks for your comment xx
Haha love the shakespeare insults! My favourite shakespeare insult is: “villainous rogue!”
Nice post, smile on!
-Justine
justinebernice.com
Haha, love it! Thanks Justine x
Love your list! The smell of books makes me smile so much, haha 🙂
-Leta | The Nerdy Me
Oh that’s a good one too! x
Love this– especially the Shakespeare insults!
Thanks haha 😀
What a lovely post! This totally brightened my day 🙂
Blessings,
Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
That’s all I could hope for! I hope you have a lovely day x
Glad to see you smiling! There are so many things to be thankful for and so many reasons to smile! Love this 🙂