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What makes you happy

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Elephanttrunk · 21/07/2020 19:55

In these times of stress and uncertainty what are the things that make you happy?
One of mine is sitting peacefully with a nice cup of coffee watching the clouds go by

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optimisticpessimist01 · 21/07/2020 20:01

Sitting on the doorstep in the morning with a cuppa watching the sun come up

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Elephanttrunk · 21/07/2020 20:17

Sounds lovely optimistic
I also love a hot relaxing bath with an aromatic bath bomb

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AramintaPepperminta · 21/07/2020 20:19

Tending my plant family! I have a lot of rare plants and I enjoy trying to keep them alive

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Molly333 · 21/07/2020 20:19

My bed . I'm at my happiest going to bed early either watching crap tv or reading a book as the rest of my life is too serious

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Campingintheraintoday · 21/07/2020 20:21

Hearing my dpuppy scraping at the bedroom door thing then coming for a cuddle before I get up!

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ssd · 21/07/2020 20:21

Watching the breeze blowing through the leaves on the tress.
I love it.

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LunaNorth · 21/07/2020 20:22

Taking my dog for a walk. I have beautiful countryside where I live, and we have a special log in the woods where we’ll sit and share an apple and have some water.

If I feel down or stressed, it’s like a mini-mini-break.

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Bigbouncingbaby · 21/07/2020 20:24

Going for a run early before everyone up ... sun coming through trees in the forest . Bliss

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Elephanttrunk · 21/07/2020 20:25

Beautiful pictures Luna
I also love reading a good book in bed, must get my kindle out and pick something new to read

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Floralnomad · 21/07/2020 20:26

Walking my lovely dog and horse riding .

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Rebelwithallthecause · 21/07/2020 20:28

Watching my plants grow
Seeing the birds visit
Hot baths in the evening
Cold nights snuggled into DH’s arms
Watching my 9 week old baby smile and laugh

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purrswhileheeats · 21/07/2020 20:35

I love coming home from work and my kitties all rushing up to me, purring and tumbling over themselves. I know it's cupboard love but then they all compete for cuddles later.

I'm also lucky, I live close to the sea and wake up every morning and see the Med when I open my curtains.

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ILiveInSalemsLot · 21/07/2020 20:37

Being somewhat productive makes me happy. I feel quite low if I can’t get a few things off my checklist.
Usually it would be exercise, getting the kids out for a bit - garden is good enough some days, doing some work, reading, eating well and keeping on top of the chores.
I know that’s a dull answer but if those things aren’t done then no amount of relaxing in the garden or watching the clouds go by makes me happy.
If they are done, then yes, watching birds, looking at stars, watching a decent film, reading in the garden are all things that I love.

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Splattherat · 21/07/2020 20:41

Just being outdoors does it for me.

Coffee and a nice biscuit.

Or I sometimes listen to a 5 minute meditation on you tube (its almost like a mini sleep in the middle of the day I feel amazing afterwards for little effort).

Having extra time working from home to put body moisturiser on after my shower.

Lunch time at home with DH at home as both still working from home.

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BackforGood · 21/07/2020 20:49

Laughing with my family.

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Elephanttrunk · 21/07/2020 20:52

I get what you mean @ILiveInSalemsLot ...sometimes, a lot these days, I don’t have the energy or motivation to do the mundane things like exercise, chores etc but if I actively do something from my happy list it gives me the boost I need to then go on and do the things that need to be done.

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Poetryinaction · 21/07/2020 21:16

Swimming. Being alone. Fresh air. Friends.

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