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215 QA Reputation0 | napsandcats said 10 years, 4 months ago: Perhaps it’s because I’m easily amused, but I’ve always found that small silly things are what make me less anxious and upset than inspirational lectures (not that those aren’t good sometimes!). So I’m gonna share a bit of my mental list of happy things and hope that people have things they wanna add too. :O) - Google search “Therapy Llamas” - The Youtube channel Cooking with Dog - Watching interviews of bands I like (and tbh sometimes I just watch random band interviews because they’re hilarious I’m lookin at you bryan stars) - Listening to nostalgia songs (a song you listened to a butt ton during a certain period of time so that when you close your eyes and listen to it, you can curl back up in those feelings whenever you want) - Writing a thank you note to someone even if you don’t finish it and never send them it - Telling someone you love them - Thinking about snow - Watching TV shows you watched as a little kid (don’t lie to yourself, zaboomafoo and arthur are still quality television) - Writing a note for your future self to read - Playing doodleordie for extended periods of time - Trying to draw people with your eyes closed and holding your pencil like a kindergardener - Finger painting - The synonyms dictionary.com provides for the word “cutie” that’s just a few little things I like, please go ahead and add more!! | |
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1787 QA Reputation160 | integrated yard said 10 years, 4 months ago: Its also amazing how much difference it can make to your day when someone just gives you an honest and genuine smile | |
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2434 QA Reputation1794 | Vivid Melody said 10 years, 4 months ago: It’s the simple things in life that make it worth living I like your list. I’m very child-like myself. I like hopping onto Pinterest for inspiration. Swinging on my swing while listening to music watching ASMR videos while writing. Playing with my pets. Dancing Spending time outside Lots of others stuffs! | |
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0 QA Reputation0 | Deleted User said 10 years, 4 months ago: Things that make me feel less anxious or stressed or even just make me smile are pretty easy -spending a long time drawing and coloring a picture -finger painting (like said above, is great fun and messy) -spinning around until you fall on your butt -blowing bubbles (although a friend w/ you makes it better) -turning on pandora and refusing to skip any song -dancing around as you clean -serenading my best friend as she rolls her eyes -rewatching my favorite from any show -losing myself in a good book -taking goofy pictures on my friend’s phone to laugh at later As I started typing the list I just kinda fell into listing things that make me a bit happier lol | |
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212 QA Reputation10 | Raul said 10 years, 4 months ago: Playing with a pet/talking to him or her Listening to your favorite songs Playing an instrument Being with your boyfriend or girlfriend Watching comedies Playing sports Exercising Just hanging out | |
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280 QA Reputation30 | panoramic stream said 9 years, 10 months ago: 1. The feel of my fuzzy blankets. -It’s the best feeling in the whole entire world. 2. Nice cozy beds. Next level: Water beds. 3. Waking up at someone elses house. I always have this moment of “Wait what?” and then I remember where I am and I feel okay again. 4. The feeling of petting my cat while she purrs. She has soft fur. 5. The way the light hits leaves sometimes and makes them look so beautiful. 6. Making plans with friends. That always makes me happy. 7. Smiles. 8. Animals. Fuzzy animals. Bunnies, cats, dogs, hamsters. I mean I like fish too. 9. Giving a book I loved when I was younger to a little kid. 10. Giving presents I spent a lot of time on or cards that I made and put a lot of work into. 11. Feeling like I belong. 12. Sunsets. 13. Books that I can relate to. 14. Songs that make me feel infinite. -Perks of being a wallflower reference! 15. Inside jokes. 16. Nail polish. 17. Babies! Baby elephants, puppies, kittens, humans, bunnies, all of them! 18. Noticing little quirks in some people that make them special. | |
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283 QA Reputation90 | Nombiez said 9 years, 10 months ago: Ooh I really like these!! Already feeling pretty good thinking about some of them! - Setting up a one-person tea party with whatever music you love! For me it’s jazz. - Clean bedroom. Not cleaning it, just when it’s clean. The world seems to make a bit more sense without that chaos! - Rain. I love rain! And when it’s done, the world looks like someone threw an Instagram filter over it. It’s so bright and pretty! - Hugs… I know this one hardly needs to be said! But after a real hug from someone who loves me, I feel like I can take on the world! - Listening to someone who needs an ear. That’s why this site makes me feel so great! - Soft, fluffy things. <3 - Coffee! Or tea, if that's your thing. … You know, hot beverages in general are amazing. - Feeling like you've accomplished a lot in your productive day, and sitting down to watch TV without feeling guilty! - People, they make me so happy! I could go on forever! =] | |
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0 QA Reputation0 | Deleted User said 9 years, 8 months ago: I agree with you Nombiez on quite a lot of yours! A clean bedroom is very satisfying, and I agree with all of the others on your list. I also enjoy listening to music, playing my double bass, occasionally tinkering on the piano, sketching sometimes, at night when I’m surrounded by pillows and duvets and sitting outside in the summer when there’s a small breeze with my family. Just a few things, I could continue but I’ll probably save it for another time! | |
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14618 QA Reputation5256 | Swifting said 9 years, 8 months ago: Petting my dog Reading a favorite novel and finding a meaning before that I may have missed Watching a Disney Movie or a classic Playing a mindless game Trying to learn how to knit or crochet Dancing around the living room in underwear Listening on BlahTherapy | |
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1801 QA Reputation904 | Anybody said 9 years, 8 months ago: - Dressing up all fancy and then just sitting and watching netflix - digging through old drawers to see what I can find - getting books from the library - building simple webpages - writing in my journal - bike rides around the neighborhood - baking cookies | |
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1529 QA Reputation52 | Cathrina~ said 9 years, 8 months ago: -Zumba class;dancing -listening to a good band live -funny conversations with close friends while tipsy -2 days after a good work out when muscles don’t feel too sore/pained and they feel toned -hanging out in the coffee shop at the table near the glass wall with your best friend and eye hunt good looking guys -eating chocolate or any delicious food -nailing cooking a recipe from the internet -in one with the beach!!! away from the toxic city -reading old journals -reading old love letters -free movie passes (cultural festivals) -Making parents happy during visits -clean and fresh-smelling clothes/blankets -musicals -grateful students -cute children with adorably high-pitched voices -phone call from long distance boyfriend -picking boyfriend up in the airport after 8 months of being apart -hugs and kisses -roller coasters! -trying something exciting and interesting for the first time -meeting interesting/funny/kind people -being friends with people who share the same interests and values as you do | |
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0 QA Reputation0 | Deleted User said 9 years, 4 months ago: Hugs Drawing or painting your feelings Cooking something Reading a book you forgot you had Watching your favourite -although is a sad one Talking with an old firend Smiling and Laughing Stay in bed covered with a blanket | |
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2814 QA Reputation581 | Dan said 9 years, 4 months ago: The list is endless xD 1. Rain, Falling asleep to rain, the smell of rain 2. Candlelight 3. Forests and mists 4. Alone time 5.Dancing in bed while listening to music xD 6. Fireflies in jars 7. Meditating 8. Sleeping and Dreaming <3 9. Writing 10.Reading 11.Feeling loved 12.Laughing till your stomach hurts 13.Sunrise, first light of dawn 14.Foresty, mountainous areas 15.winter 16.Dim lights ^^ 17.the number 21 18.Listening to music 19.Playing with a dog 20.Coffee 21.Warm friends who can carry out intellectual, meaningful conversations 22.Rivers and Lakes | |
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