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What little things give you happiness?

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Gottodosomething2026 · 01/11/2026 14:39

What little, easy things bring you joy.
I am feeling quite low and I'm looking to have some things in place. Preferably non child based suggestions as I can't have children.

Thank you.

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MrMurphysComeuppance · 01/11/2026 16:05

CasualMoth · 01/11/2026 16:03

Birdfeeder in the garden - today I've watched robins, finches, tits, wrens, sparrows and a woodpecker feeding.
Clean sheets.
Gardening - planted some spring bulbs today - looking forward to seeing them next year.
My dog and cat - loving and non judgemental (well, the dog is - the cat definitely judges me)
Spotify - after years of not really listening to anything new I'm now discovering loads of new to me music from suggested tracks

Oh yes, definitely a bird feeder, providing you can get it far enough way from the window but not so far that you can't see them. We love watching ours, it's like Piccadilly Circus on there some days.

ILoveKits · 01/11/2026 16:05

Cat curled in my lap
A cheery bunch of flowers £1 daffs will do
Flickering tea lights
A new lipstick or nail polish
A brand new bar of soap
Nice bubble bath
Smoked salmon
Blue skies
Owls hooting
Watching bats at dusk
The Sound of Music
Spring bulbs (plant them now, ot's not quite too late)
Winter hellebores and cyclamen
Picture of my late dad, which I keep in the condiment cupboard for private chats
10am Mass
Really good coffee
New shoes

SeeIdontmindbeingthebadguy · 01/11/2026 16:06

A soft blanket, a hot water bottle and a book or cosy series.

The smell of rain, especially when I don’t have to go out in it

A wood Wick candle so it crackles.

Stroking my rabbit (well technically hare) who also loves a good blanket so lies on my lap more im autum and Winter.

TootyPahooty · 01/11/2026 16:46

The wind in my hair

Gottodosomething2026 · 01/11/2026 17:07

Lovely ideas. Thank you.

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