Top 10 Simple Things That Makes Me Happy!
This post is almost like an extension to one of my previous posts “Those simple things in Life”. I am a believer of the fact that everyday there is something simple that we can do to make ourselves happy. The more we learn to be happy, the more happiness we spread to those around us. So for this Tuesday, I decided to share with all you lovely people the Top 10 Simple Things That Makes Me Happy!
- Smile often even at strangers – I learned that a simple smile you give a stranger can create a ripple and carry on forward! When it is as easy as that, why not do it often?
- Help someone even if it is something simple – Sometimes the little things we do can make a whole lot of difference to the person on the receiving end! Even something as small as holding the door open for the person walking in behind you!
- Spend time with family/friends – Spending time with my family is my elixir. And it is double whammy if I get to spend some time with my friends too!
- Go outside and enjoy the weather – The weather is beautiful, slightly warm with a calming breeze that carries the scent of the earth. What better way to enjoy this than to take a walk or a bike ride!
- Exercise for at least 7 minutes – Have to be honest, I hate exercising when I call it that, so I include it in my evening walk or swim. But exercise releases endorphins – the happy hormones – which is of course required for us to feel happy! 🙂
- Do something you absolutely love – well, writing is something I absolutely love to do, having this blog and the blogging community that I often interact with helps me accomplish just that!
- Plan for something that you always wanted to do but don’t do it just yet – I love traveling, planning my travel to different places from my bucket list is something I love to do. I am one of those who enjoys the planning and the journey as much as the destination. The idea of planning for a trip always gets me excited!
- Give 100% while at work – The feeling of having accomplished a goal at work on or before time is absolutely elevating.
- Grateful for yet another day in my life – We often take our life for granted which in turn makes us forget that we have a lot to be grateful for in our lives. Especially for being able to live yet another day of our lives!
- Finally, get some rest – After all, we all deserve to take a break and get some rest. I do this by unwinding with a book, listening to some music or simply day dreaming! It relaxes me enough for yet another day of challenges!
I hope you enjoyed reading about the simple things that makes me happy. I would love to know some of the things that you do, as well!
Rashmi P. Menon
A Single Mother with an unbreakable passion to Live the Life! I am a Writer/Author by passion and an IT Project Manager by profession. I am also the voice of Artemis at In The Pantheon - a multi-author collaborative writing project. When not hunting as Artemis, I am busy querying agents and working on my multiple writing projects. Women Empowerment and Child Rights Advocate.
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truejoy1986
This post makes me smile. It is so important to learn to be happy in the simple things! I agree.
MindandLifeMatters
Glad to be able to make you smile 🙂
Dr Meg Sorick
I love your optimism! How much happier we would all be if we learned to appreciate the simple things in life. Well said!
MindandLifeMatters
Thank you so much 🙂
truejoy1986
you have been nominated for the blogger recognition award https://loveatthespeedoflife.wordpress.com/2015/08/18/blogger-recognition-award/
MindandLifeMatters
Thank you so much Joy! I’m truly honored 🙂
truejoy1986
You have honored me as well! I’m so glad to have met you on at blogger U!
MindandLifeMatters
Likewise really glad to have met you in Blogging U
Nancy Wang
great post, you really know how to balance life. “give 100% at work” and ” get some rest ” . Love that !!!
MindandLifeMatters
Thank you Nancy 🙂
felicityako
Smile often even at strangers: this is my number, that little smile can save a soul. It gives the feeling of………….I am noticeable and boost the receiver’s self esteem. Paying little but honestly compliment will top it all. Nice One.
MindandLifeMatters
Very true! Thank you! 🙂
James Bellorini
I love these, though I confess I find 5 and 9 to be the most difficult to achieve on a regular basis. But thank you for putting these here in one place I can keep looking to for inspiration.
MindandLifeMatters
Thank you! Yes, I agree 5 and 9 are not easy, we will have to keep reminding ourselves about them! 🙂
Glad I could be of assistance to help you remember whenever you need the inspiration 🙂
whereshappy
I love this list. Thank you for sharing. I am always looking for ways to put a smile on my face and in my heart!
MindandLifeMatters
Thank you so much! Glad you liked it 🙂
Arcane Owl
Hey Rashmi
Thanks for the post. It brought a smile on my face. I couldn’t agree with you more.
I would like to add sleep to the list. These days I rarely get enough sleep. Anyway it was a good read.
Happy weekend!
Arcane owl
MindandLifeMatters
Ahhh….sleep glorious sleep! I wish I had more time to sleep too. But I have a hyperactive mind that goes into overdrive mode when I try to sleep longer than usual! Like this morning when I kept telling my mind to shut up, but it wouldnt listen and here I am in front of my laptop writing a post!! 😀
Arcane Owl
Haha… That’s true. I can relate to it.