10 Every-Day Smile-Inducing Occurrences

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I've written a lot about being depressed & needing to improve, but not a whole lot about the things that make me happy. SO, here is a quick, far-from-all-inclusive list, in no particular order. Some are astronomical; some are seemingly insignificant. All are smile-inducing.

1.   An unexpected phone call or a message from a dear friend or family member that you haven't seen in quite some time.

2.   The feel & smell of freshly-cleaned sheets as you slide into bed after an exhausting day.

3.   A sincere “I love you, mom” from your favorite little people — just because!

4.   The feeling that comes after getting up early & working out — certainly not during! (But, maybe that's just me?)

5.   The smell & taste of that first cup of coffee first thing in the morning.

6.   The feeling of your spouse's arms wrapped around you — regardless of the timing.

7.   Going to complete a dreaded task, to find out that someone has already completed it!

8.   Savoring a fudgy, chewy delicious brownie — even more so if it is topped with Breyer's Girl Scout Samoa ice cream. Mmm mmm.

9.   Setting a goal, forming a plan, & putting it into action. (For example, going back to school after 15 years!)

10. Preparing a delicious meal, completely from scratch — especially when someone else acknowledges its deliciousness.

I am sure there are plenty more things I could've listed, but my intent was to keep this post short & sweet — for now. 😉

What would be on your quick list of smile-inducing occurrences? Leave a comment below, email me at [email protected], or find me on Facebook at Calculated Chaos. 😉

This post was written as part of the Blog-tember Challenge, hosted by Bailey Jean at the Brave Love blog.