What makes you happy in life?

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Thought it would be nice to start a positive post so what things make you happy big or small .. some of mine are seeing the kids laughing having fun, gardening, tapas and a cocktail in the sun, having a weekend day of no plans, exploring interesting new places and ..sleep 😂

Going out for meals, treating myself to a latte from KFC or McDonald's, reading a book in peace, researching history, cuddling my dog, putting my pyjamas on and getting warm after a long day in work (where it's cold).

People
Food
Wine
Books
Charity shops

Not always in that order.

Spending time with my partner, children and friends

Animals and nature

Music, singing, dancing

Visiting my home country

Walking/running in nice surroundings

A good book, tv show or film

Sitting around a campfire.

Sitting outside on summer evenings

Every morning, while the kettle is boiling, I stand outside for 1 or 2 minutes (in my dressing gown and slippers). I pay attention to every sense - smell (cold frost or warm herbs), sound (birds, a buzzing bee or an overhead plane and some distant traffic), sight (the light as the seasons change or the changing colours of leaves and flowers), touch (might be rain on my head or a warm breeze around my bare legs).

It takes almost no time, and starts each day really grounded, aware and appreciative. It puts me in touch with my world. It is 2 minutes where nothing else matters.

Drawing (clues in the name)
The Adam Buxton podcasts and the Parenting Hell podcasts (they make doing housework almost effortless)
Cycling places (add the places as while I like cycling I’m not a Lycra clad sporty type - I just love pootling around on my pashley bike in London, can be quite far but not a mega road ride
Outdoor swimming
Mooching in charity shops

Just sitting on the sofa with dd and the pets makes me happy, my little family.

A sunny day, a nice cup of tea, meeting a friend for coffee, a really good book or tv series, a bar of chocolate, seeing dd happy.

It doesn’t take much for me to be happy!

Watching the baby birds splashing in the birdbath.
Watching a good drama with a tube of Pringles, or box of Maltesers.
Spending time with my adult children.
Losing myself in a good book.
Sleeping with the cats curled up near me, knowing everyone is safe.
Rain at night.
Tending my garden.

Walking in the hills. Especially in nice weather.

My 3 year old cuddling me and telling me he loves me after a long day
I have planted David Austin roses for the first time this year and smelling them over the last few days has been wonderful.
Doesnt happen often these days but I love being in the car with my mum and chatting away just like we did on the school run nearly 20 years ago …

Getting my elderly father out in his wheelchair and seeing how happy being in the fresh air makes him. 🥹

lovely husband and DC

stable family

good friends

good health

financial security

interesting job

country walks

roast chicken

Happy and healthy children, tidy and organised house. I cleaned under the sofa which some how made me happy 😂 Gratitude for having a lovely garden, safe place to live, money in the bank, good health and going for lovely walks. Bank Holiday tomorrow so no school run which is nice. Looking forward to going on holiday in the summer.

Sunshine
Fresh air
The sea
Complete solitude
I love the changing seasons, especially spring. I love seeing things return to life after winter.
A good belly-aching laugh
Working out

Being warm and Cosy and relaxed in bed.
Strawberries and cream or ice cream.
Blackberry Crumble
Chocolate
Fillet Steak
A nice roast dinner

Sport.
The beach
Swimming in an outdoor pool when.its hot
Outside jacuzzi.
Sunshine
Sitting in the garden when it's Sunny.
A lovely Sea View.
Having a dance.

My daughter. My grandchildren (three, soon to be four). Dogs. Sam Fender. Swimming. Sam Fender...

My cat, coffee in bed, rain, pilates, lazy mornings, listening to an audiobook while pottering about in the kitchen, family quiz nights, massages, biscoff cheesecake

Fresh flowers, a Diptique candle, hanging out with my adult children, going to a good restaurant with dh, my ridiculous dogs, reading, seeing my students do well, beautiful interiors, Lark Lane in Liverpool to name a few things.

Oh forget Wimbledon time, and Liverpool winning the league!

Sunshine,
birdsong,
running through the woods,
Seeing hares and deer as I run
a decent meal,
swimming,
An early night in freshly ironed sheets
Watching my DS sleep
Hearing my DS laugh
Knowing it's a bank holiday tomorrow and I can do whatever I wish. 😊

Flora and fauna - cats, dogs and bluebells and roses particularly
A good cup of coffee
Books and learning about things
Art
Beaches'
Countryside
Cake
Clean cotton bedding
Being where I actually want to be with people I actually want to be with
Italy
Watching reruns of my favourite comedy shows
Playing boardgames and cards
The house when it's just been cleaned all through
The onset of autumn, then winter, then spring

Lovely thread. A hard gym class leaving dripping with sweat, spin classes, sunshine, being near water, planning for holidays, pre holiday prep, travel, the beach, cooking, trying new restaurants, reading in the garden, reading cookbooks, lists, socialising, podcasts

Seeing my kids

Days out

Swimming in the sea

Frequent breaks away.
Family.
Drama free life.
Good friends.

A full moon and a starry sky
The sea
Dawn chorus
Animals
My home and garden
Gratitude for a warm house ,my lovely bed ,a hot bath ,running water and food in my fridge.
Line dried washing
A peaceful life
My family
A pair of sparkly earrings
Books

YABU.

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