11. 51 little pleasures to Brighten up Your Day

A little trick I like to use to make my days much more pleasant is to find little, simple pleasures and sprinkle them throughout my day.

They’re not big things, but each simple pleasure can translate to a great day if you use them right.

So in the morning, I might have a cup of coffee, and sip it slowly to enjoy it fully. I might read a gripping novel, and revel in the world of fiction. I might watch the sun come up, and marvel at the world in pastel hues.

In the shower, closing my eyes, and just let the cool water run over me

Yeah, You get the idea — these are little things, and don’t really cost a thing (or not much, anyway), but they are tremendously gratifying. I’ve just described some of the things I might do to start off my day, but the possibilities are endless, and can be done throughout the day.

I thought it would be fun to compile a list of simple pleasures, to give you all some ideas of what I mean, and to spark other ideas of your own. Of course, you can probably come up with a thousand more, and it should also be noted that one person’s pleasures aren’t always pleasures for others.

1. Walking barefoot on grass.
2. Listening to good music in the car.
3. Taking a long, relaxing shower.
4. Iced Tea.
5. A good novel.
6. Popcorn and an old movie on DVD.
7. The smell of fresh-cut grass.
8. Watching the sunrise.
9. Walking on the beach.
10. A gentle morning run.
11. Watching the sunset.
12. Hugging your child tightly.
13. Dark chocolate.
14. Dancing like you’re crazy.
15. Telling jokes till your sides ache.
16. A long conversation with a good friend.
17. Being lazy on a Sunday.
18. Waking to a clean house.
19. Banana split.
20. Singing in the shower, loudly.
21. Dancing in the rain and stomping in puddles.
22. Watching your child play.
23. Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies.
24. Helping someone in need.
25. Making someone smile.
26. Homemade pie.
27. A nature hike.
28. Laying back and watching the stars.
29. Making a sandcastle.
30. Floating in the water.
31. Taking an afternoon nap.
32. Watching your children on Christmas morning.
33. Laying back and looking up at clouds.
34. Watching the ocean.
35. Getting a massage.
36. Reese’s peanut butter cups.
37. Acting crazy in public.
38. Seeing your savings account grow.
39. Seeing your debt shrink.
40. Blowing bubbles.
41. A gentle breeze.
42. Watching your kids play soccer.
43. Playing a good game of basketball.
44. Fresh popped popcorn.
45. Fresh snow.
46. Swinging on a swing.
47. Homemade strawberry shake.
48. Watching animals in nature.
49. Staying up all night talking.
50. Having a picnic.
51. Swimming at night.

What are your little pleasures for the day ??? Let me know in the comments... :)