I always try to be positive and to see the good things that are in my life, when we face sadness and distress it can be so difficult. I also try really hard to live in the moment, not to go over the past, the past has been and gone.
I asked lots of people for the things that made them happy, the list is inspiring, you will notice it is actually 102 ways to happiness, I couldn’t leave one out! Oh and wine seems to crop up quite a lot.
Feel free to print the list off, laminate and stick on the fridge, so when you are having a bad time read the list for inspiration.
We all have so much to be grateful for.
Thank you to everyone who gave me their ideas.
100 ways to happiness.
- Gardening
- Sewing
- A cup of Yorkshire tea.
- Newly baked bread.
- Kneading bread.
- The happiness of my family.
- Sharing a smile.
- Baking.
- Flower arranging
- Painting.
- Sunshine.
- The sound of the sea.
- A walk in the hills.
- Playing tennis with friends.
- Hugs.
- Winning Scrabble!
- The smell of garlic cooking and a glass of red wine.
- Being outside, in the garden or woodland.
- The sound of children laughing.
- Singing in a choir.
- Sitting the sun reading a good book.
- Looking up at a clear dark blue sky when the stars are coming out.
- Sitting the garden with my husband and a bottle wine enjoying the outside.
- Seeing my grandson on Facetime.
- Feeling the warmth of the sun.
- The magic of my grandson’s smile when I pick him up from school.
- Being in The Lake District.
- Not reading the papers.
- Photography.
- Walking out in nature.
- Red wine, football, walking, music.
- Holidays.
- Craft.
- The beauty of nature.
- My dog.
- Watching my little dog skipping around the field with her tail wagging in the early morning.
- Volunteering.
- Lunch with friends.
- Get togethers with family.
- Eating sea food.
- Relaxing with a glass of wine.
- Watching a good movie.
- Travelling.
- A good nights sleep.
- Noticing the beauty of nature around me.
- Relaxing and chatting in the sunshine with my family.
- Family, friends and cats.
- All those I love being well and happy.
- My grandchildren’s arms around my neck with a firmly planted kiss on my cheek.
- A wildlife documentary in HD.
- Climbing to the top Richmond and Bolton Castles.
- Faith.
- Chocolate cake.
- Family altogether.
- Putting out the washing on a lovely day in bare feet.
- Getting into bed with fresh clean bed linen.
- Listening to classical music.
- Knitting.
- Be kind.
- Don’t judge.
- Forgive.
- Playing the Glad game, like Pollyanna.
- Knowing I am loved.
- Sharing my love.
- Blackberrying
- Coco.
- Having my daughter home if only for a week from her travels.
- Contentment.
- When I am in the company of children.
- Feeding the ducks.
- A trip to Paris.
- Smiles on my grandchildren’s faces.
- Seeing my husband feeling well for a while.
- Finding my way on a OS map where stiles and footpaths are not obstructed.
- Staying in a warm cosy house when it is cold and icy outside.
- Being cosy in bed when the rain is lashing on windows.
- A G&T after work is done.
- Waking up fit and well every morning.
- Waking from a dream where I have been with passed members of my family.
- Getting home after being away.
- Finishing a dreaded task.
- Sharing in other peoples joy.
- Cuddling my cat.
- The fragrance of Jasmine, Geranium, Bergamot and Rosemary.
- Hill Walking.
- The delight of conker collecting.
- The smell of Autumn.
- Knowing my children are happy and healthy.
- Ice-cream.
- Listening to The Archers on the radio.
- Planning a holiday.
- A silky pillowcase newly ironed.
- The smell of a new book.
- Crispy bacon and English cup of tea.
- First coffee of the day.
- Hot toddy on a cold Winters night.
- The smell in the air after the rain.
- Watching thunderstorms.
- To delight in being silly.
- The smell of sweet peas.
- Happiness that surprises bring.
- Holding hands with someone special.
Jane.
