Simple Pleasures to Brighten Your Day
I have found these ideas on Zen Habits
"...You get the idea — these are little things, and don’t really cost a thing (or not much, anyway), but they are tremendously satisfying. 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:"
I have chosen some of 75 authors ideas that are really bright for me and added some ideas of my own:)
• Walking barefoot in grass.
• Taking a long, relaxing shower.
• Coffee.
• The smell of fresh-cut grass.
• Watching the sunrise.
• Walking on the beach.
• Yoga or stretching or meditation.
• Snuggling in bed with your partner.
• Watching the sunset.
• Good wine.
• Dark chocolate.
• Telling jokes till your sides ache.
• A long conversation with a good friend.
• Kissing in the rain.
• Pillow fights.
• Fries and a chocolate milkshake.
• Dancing in the rain and stomping in puddles.
• Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies.
• Making someone smile.
• Laying back and watching the stars.
• Making a sandcastle.
• Floating in the water.
• Taking an afternoon nap.
• Watching the ocean.
• Getting or giving a massage.
• Seeing your savings account grow.
• Taking a hot bath.
• Blowing bubbles.
• A gentle breeze.
• The feeling after a good workout.
• Snuggling together under the covers on a stormy day.
• Writing on good paper with a good pen.
• Catching snowflakes with your mouth.
• Swinging on a swing.
• Watching animals in nature.
• A very slow and sensual night with your partner.
• Staying up all night talking.
• Swimming at night.
• Taking photos
• Taking your dog for a walk
• Visiting the theater
• Buying a gift for your lover
• A talk to your Mom
You can continue this list, add comments! What can make your day bright?
"...You get the idea — these are little things, and don’t really cost a thing (or not much, anyway), but they are tremendously satisfying. 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:"
I have chosen some of 75 authors ideas that are really bright for me and added some ideas of my own:)
• Walking barefoot in grass.
• Taking a long, relaxing shower.
• Coffee.
• The smell of fresh-cut grass.
• Watching the sunrise.
• Walking on the beach.
• Yoga or stretching or meditation.
• Snuggling in bed with your partner.
• Watching the sunset.
• Good wine.
• Dark chocolate.
• Telling jokes till your sides ache.
• A long conversation with a good friend.
• Kissing in the rain.
• Pillow fights.
• Fries and a chocolate milkshake.
• Dancing in the rain and stomping in puddles.
• Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies.
• Making someone smile.
• Laying back and watching the stars.
• Making a sandcastle.
• Floating in the water.
• Taking an afternoon nap.
• Watching the ocean.
• Getting or giving a massage.
• Seeing your savings account grow.
• Taking a hot bath.
• Blowing bubbles.
• A gentle breeze.
• The feeling after a good workout.
• Snuggling together under the covers on a stormy day.
• Writing on good paper with a good pen.
• Catching snowflakes with your mouth.
• Swinging on a swing.
• Watching animals in nature.
• A very slow and sensual night with your partner.
• Staying up all night talking.
• Swimming at night.
• Taking photos
• Taking your dog for a walk
• Visiting the theater
• Buying a gift for your lover
• A talk to your Mom
You can continue this list, add comments! What can make your day bright?
Add a Comment
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Comment by Red Girl on March 6, 2008 at 11:21am
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Great list! :)
You can also feed the birds! As for me that is very inspiring!
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Corita Kent
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