List 30 things that make you happy.

1. My daughter

2. My family

3. Friends

4. Clouds

5. The moon

6. Water and city views

7. Sunrises and sunsets

8. Listening to music

9. Going to the movies

10. Listening to podcasts

11. Good food

12. Experiencing something new

13. Puzzles and mental games

14. Being understood

15. Recognizing my anxiety and self limiting beliefs in the moment

16. Writing

17. Inside jokes/ call backs

18. Driving

19. Good Banter

20. Orgasms

21. Moving my body in some form like yoga, cardio, strength training, dancing

22. Reminiscing

23. Making money

24. Reading

25. Good communication on both sides

26. Painting

27. Drinking a warm beverage when it’s cold

28. Funny videos

29. Physical touch

30. Late night talks

I thought this prompt would be so hard, but it wasn’t. I wrote as it came to me; it’s in no particular order. I can even think of more things to add, which is wild because at first I was like thirty?

I’ve written a previous post on happiness before, and I just want to reiterate that I don’t think happiness is a choice. Life lifes and there are circumstances systemically or socially out of our immediate control and our mental health wavers. Adding a warm beverage to the mix won’t change the pressures, stressors, limitations, and expectations of life, but it could lift your spirits, even a little, if that’s what you like.

What makes us happy also changes. This is what makes me happy now, but the list could change in a couple hours, days, weeks, or years. And that’s okay too because happiness is subjective and is affected by our present circumstances.

This list shows who I am personality wise right now and the types of activities, people, and places I’m drawn to. It really is the “little things” in life, the ones that you don’t think about too much, that make you happy or lift your spirits.

What makes you happy?