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100 Simple Pleasures In Life | Little Things To Be Grateful For

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Everyone has their own daily stresses to deal with, and it can be easy to forget to take time to enjoy the little things in life. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world or the situations you are in; appreciating the simple things can help bring a sense of lightness and joy to your day. This article will explore ways to find and appreciate simple pleasures in life.

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The Benefits Of Practicing Gratitude

Life is full of small moments of joy that we often overlook or take for granted. A warm cup of coffee in the morning, a hug from a loved one, a beautiful sunset, a good book, a laugh with a friend. These are some of the simple pleasures in life that can make us happy and fulfilled.

But how can we appreciate these moments more deeply and regularly? The answer is gratitude.

Gratitude is the feeling of thankfulness for what we have and experience. It is a powerful way to enhance our well-being and happiness by shifting our attention from what we lack to what we have.

For example, gratitude can help us cope with stress and challenges by focusing on the positive aspects of our lives and the support we receive from others. It can strengthen our relationships by expressing gratitude to the people who care for us and showing them that we value their presence and actions. Appreciation can also enhance our self-esteem by recognizing our strengths and achievements and being grateful for our opportunities and resources. 

By practicing gratitude, we can become more optimistic, hopeful, and satisfied with our lives.

Challenges Of Practising Gratitude

Gratitude is not always easy to practice, especially when we face difficulties or hardships in our lives. 

Sometimes, we may feel angry, sad, frustrated, or hopeless, and we may not be able to see anything good or positive in our situations. We may also compare ourselves to others who seem to have more or better things than us, and we may feel envious or resentful. 

These negative emotions can prevent us from feeling grateful and appreciating what we have. 

To overcome these challenges, we need to be mindful of our thoughts and feelings and try to shift our perspective from what we lack to what we have. We need to be compassionate towards ourselves and others and acknowledge that everyone has their own struggles and joys. 

We can practice gratitude by writing down or saying out loud what we are grateful for every day or by expressing our gratitude to someone who has helped us or made us happy. 

Practicing gratitude can help us overcome challenges and enjoy the benefits of this positive attitude.

Examples Of Simple Pleasures In Life

1. Watching a beautiful sunrise/sunset

2. Seeing rainbows and thunderstorms

3. The feeling of a cool pillow on your face

4. The feeling of your sun-warmed towel after getting out of the cold water

5. Fingers carding through your hair and scratching your scalp

6. Goosebumps breaking out at the lightest of touches 

7. The feeling of soft/silky clothes against your skin

8. The smoothness of freshly shaved skin

9. Those first three bites of the meal you’ve been craving

10. The feeling of dipping your head in cool water on a blisteringly hot summer day

11. The feeling of slipping back into still-warm bedsheets in the winter 

12. Hearing an old feel-good song for the first time in a long time

13. Discovering a new song that hits you just right

14. Reading a book that you can’t put down

15. The smell of wet grass after the rain

16. Taking a walk through nature

17. Spotting a deer/squirrel/fox/hedgehog

18. Laughing so much that tears spring to your eyes

19. Watching your flowers bloom

20. Discovering a delicious-smelling body wash/perfume

21. Watching a movie that makes you feel like a new person afterward

22. Your pet expressing that it loves you

23. Getting an unexpected compliment

24. Making someone visibly happy with a sincere compliment

25. Unexpectedly finding some money in your bag

26. Cuddling on a comfy couch

27. Having an unexpectedly great hair day

28. Feeling the sun on your skin on a spring day

29. Feeling the cool wind against your skin on a hot summer day

30. The first breath of seawater air during a vacation

31. Hearing the birds sing when you are already awake

32. Finding the perfect gift for someone

33. Being alone and enjoying your own company

34. Having a good conversation with someone

35. Being introduced to new and interesting things

36. Finishing a series you’ve been watching for way too long

37. Watching the new episode you have been looking forward to for ages

38. The excitement when the light dims in the cinema and the film starts

39. The taste of warm cinema popcorn

40. That one popcorn that’s extra sugary

41. Finding the perfect parking lot

42. Getting the package you have been waiting for

43. Being pleasantly surprised by the clothes you’ve ordered

44. Finding a new clothing store that just hits your style 

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45. The moment when something in your brain just clicks, and you suddenly understand what you’ve been trying to figure out

46. Finding clever hacks or gadgets that solve a problem you didn’t even realize you had 

47. Finding books that are not only good but also aesthetically pleasing to look at

48. Remembering a password that you had forgotten

49. The first sip of coffee in the morning

50. The feeling of accomplishment after ticking a task off your to-do list


More Simple Pleasures In Life To Appreciate

51. Lighting a scented candle

52. Finding a new scent for your diffuser oil

53. Eating chocolate and fresh fruits at the same time

54. The warmth of laundry fresh out of the dryer

55. Watching a bath bomb dissolve in the bath

56. Hearing the right song at the right moment

57. Watching the flowers bloom and trees grow full in the spring

58. Seeing a shooting star on a cloudless summer night

59. Listening to an inspiring podcast

60. Having to hold in your giggles while you listen to a funny audiobook in public

61. Leaving work at the end of the day

62. People and public transportation being on time

63. Your pet acting extra cute

64. Waking up shortly before your alarm clock

65. The feeling of running as fast as you can

66. Sitting down after a long period of standing

67. Enjoying a scenic car ride

68. Watching an exciting sports match/race

69. Cheering/singing along with a crowd of like-minded people

70. Starting a new notebook/journal

71. Listening to ASMR

72. Watching aesthetic desk setup videos

73. Noticing how much you have improved

74. Having freshly cleaned up your room

75. Securing tickets to a concert/an event

76. Noticing how the sun rises earlier and earlier the closer summer approaches

77. Seeing the almost heavenly rays of the sun breaking through heavy clouds

78. Aesthetic stationery

79. Perfectly matching clothes

80. Long battery life and short charging times

81. Countless movies and series to choose from at any moment

82. Your skincare routine

83. Fairy lights/LED lights for every mood

84. Hearing children giggling and babies babbling

85. Watching the first butterflies in spring

86. Waking up and remembering your dream

87. Remembering a memory that makes you smile

88. The sound of beach waves

89. The sound of gentle rain

90. Hilarious memes and YouTube compilations

91. Going to bed early because you are excited for the next day

92. Taking off your makeup and/or restricting clothes after a long day

93. Catching up with a friend

94. Planning your next holiday

95. Donating money/your old things

96. Eating fresh foods and feeling energized

97. Loosening your muscled through indulgent stretching

98. Baking your favorite treats

99. Discovering a new and exciting restaurant

100. Dancing through your room without inhibitions


Conclusion: Taking time to recognize and appreciate simple pleasures in life can help bring lightness, joy, and happiness to our days. Practicing gratitude, finding joy in the ordinary, making room for play, and doing something different are all ways to help us foster a positive outlook on life and enjoy the small moments.

Find joy in the simple pleasures in life today and share the positive experiences you have with your friends and family.

Until next time Felicity Seeker!

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