At least once a week, do something that scares you.
Find a lipstick that you love, and wear it whenever you're having a bad day.
Always be reading a book. Even if it's just a page a day, always be reading.
Every now and then, put your iphone down and just live in a moment instead of taking a picture of the moment. Make a memory just for yourself, not for your instagram friends.
Make to-do lists, but don't be afraid to ignore them. Sometimes real life can't fit on a to-do list, and that's okay.
Start fresh every morning. Have a cup of coffee and treat the day like the blank slate that it is.
If you're passionate about something, work it into your life. It doesn't matter if it's impractical. Life is too short to ignore the things you're passionate about.
Work hard at everything you do. If you're not going to work hard at it, get rid of it and work hard at something else. If it's something that has to be in your life, like a job you don't love, suck it up and work hard at it anyway. You're never going to be happy with something that you're lazy with.
But be lazy sometimes. Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.
Recognize moments of pure happiness and hold on tight to whatever causes them.
Always be dreaming. Big dreams, small dreams, doesn't matter.
Remind yourself, often, of how fantastic you are. Whether it's the fact that you have awesome handwriting, that you're amazing at your job, or that you cook really great breakfast, remind yourself that you are wonderful.
If you love the people in your life, tell them. In as many ways and as often as you can.
Get yourself a puppy. Because, duh.
What advice do you have for a happy life?
This. I needed this today. Thank you :) xo
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Great list!
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-Everything will seem better if your nails look good.
-You'll never please everyone, so make sure you please yourself.
-If you feel cranky, take a minute to sit and breathe and have a tall glass of water.
-Treat yourself.
This list is perfect. I agree with every single point on it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI needed this so much today! Always remind yourself how fabulous you are! xx
ReplyDeleteI think reminding ourselves we are fantastic and doing the best we can is so important. We forget this all too often.
ReplyDeleteOh, I totally agree with the lipstick one!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this inspiring list! I love what you said about books, lipstick, and to-do lists. That is so me. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog! I love it! We should be friends :) I love your list! Especially the point about remembering how fantasitc you are. So many people dont do this because they dont want to think they are being selfish, or something... but its so important!
ReplyDeleteAww I love all of these things!! I definitely agree with starting on a clean slate each day and dreaming big! So happy to have found your blog! Following :)
ReplyDelete"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time". I love it! You are SO right and I always make myself feel guilty for enjoying myself in those 'wasted' moments. Thanks for the encouragement today! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat great reminders, I love it. I love starting each day sitting and enjoying my morning coffee :) Also, putting your iphone down and disconnecting is such a refresher sometimes!
ReplyDeletesuch nice reminders - I often will write a gratitude list mid week just as a pick me up - and I agree with all on your list. Nothing better than a puppy as a everyday pick me up!
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Reading, for me, is my happy place. I have to read a little bit every day, and read several books a week! I also love incorporating my blog into my life and finding ways to make it shine;) Great list!
ReplyDeleteLove and relate to all of these things--particularly being lazy ;)
ReplyDeleteSolid advice esp work hard but be lazy sometimes! Totally agree!
ReplyDeleteThis list makes me so happy! Some of my favorite moments are being lazy with my puppy reading.
ReplyDeleteWork hard, laze hard. I can get on board with that! :)
ReplyDeleteI love all of these! I really loved the lipstick one. I wear my favorite lipsticks around the house whenever I feel like it, because why not? And the puppy one...my pup always puts a smile on my face.
ReplyDeleteAlways yes to a puppy. I am always reading a book so i love that one the most!
ReplyDelete:) This was just the post I needed to read before I close the day- thank you! I love to walk barefoot (much to the dismay of my husband, but sometimes you just gotta feel free!) ;) XO
ReplyDeleteI agree about starting fresh every day. Sometimes you have to give yourself a break & start new. :] // itsCarmen.com ☼
ReplyDeleteI love all of these. Particularly about putting your phone down!
ReplyDeleteI really like the one about putting your phone down. Social media can make us forget to really live in the moment. And YES to puppies!
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This is the BEST list :)
ReplyDeleteThe puppy one is SO TRUE. And the more puppies the better ;)
ReplyDeleteHaha, your last suggestion on the list made me smile :) Agree with all of these! (Except I'm not sure I'm brave enough to go barefoot certain places- I'm a little bit of a germaphobe heehee!)
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL!! <3
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Reading this list alone made me smile!
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with the walking bare feet.
ReplyDeleteLove so many of these. Walking barefoot (glad Im not the only one). Starting off your morning with coffee (couldnt live without this) and the ToDo list Yes and Yes
ReplyDeleteGreat advice :)
ReplyDeleteAlways be reading a book. Because books = happy :) Of course I agree. Great advice for happiness!
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