Happiness Is Key: 50 Things That Make Me Smile
May 9, 2018
Have you ever been stressed or had a rough day? Probably every high school student would say yes to that question. We’ve all had those bad days where we want to drop everything, get comforted by a family member or friend, or simply plop on the couch with a bowl of Tillamook Ice Cream and turn on Netflix.
With finals only about four weeks away and lots going on between tests, sports, and other school events, this time of year for us students can be very stressful. To help you remember that there is lots more in life than stressful situations, I decided to create a list of 50 things that make me smile. I hope it gives you inspiration to pay attention to and remember all of the small things in life.
#1 Reuniting with family friends
#2 Contagious laughter or trying not to laugh
#3 Looking at beautiful sunsets and sunrises
#4 Putting your toes in the sand
#5 Seeing cute dogs
#6 Celebrating with your team after a great play
#7 Late night conversations
#8 Binge watching a show all night long
#9 Going on a road trip
#10 Singing at the top of your lungs in a car
#11 Plugging your phone into an aux cord and blasting your favorite music
#12 Listening to Christmas music
#13 The smell of Christmas
#14 Drinking a cup of hot chocolate while watching your favorite Christmas movies
#15 The sound of waves crashing on a beach
#16 The smell of fresh flowers blooming in the spring
#17 Going to a concert
#18 The first day of summer
#19 Seeing tan lines after laying out in the sun
#20 Getting a new pair of snazzy shoes
#21 Smelling fall-scented candles
#22 Driving a golf cart
#23 Baking homemade cookies
#24 Watching YouTube for hours
#25 CHIPOTLE
#26 Quoting Vines with friends
#27 Climbing into bed after a long day of school
#28 Watching Disney throwbacks
#29 Jumping into the pool on a hot day
#30 Getting Dutch Bros. on a late start school day
#31 Going on a run or on a hike
#32 Exploring new places
#33 A good hug after a happy or sad day
#34 Capturing moments in the form of photography
#35 Late summer nights
#36 Celebrating after a great touchdown at a football game
#37 Getting dressed up for football games #schoolspirit
#38 Playing your favorite sports
#39 Dancing crazy to your favorite song
#40 Traveling
#41 Seeing someone you haven’t seen in a while
#42 Making someone smile or laugh
#43 Water balloon fights
#44 Eating watermelon on a hot day
#45 Dancing in the rain
#46 Drinking ice-cold lemonade on a summer day
#47 Watching bath bombs sizzle with color in a bathtub
#48 When a new episode comes out from your favorite TV show
#49 Telling a cheesy joke
#50 Putting a new sticker on your Hydro Flask
These are just 50 of the things that make me happy.
As we head towards the end of the school year, don’t be afraid to take a break from studying and daydream about what makes you smile.
Let us know what makes you happy in the comments below!
Maggie Rasch • May 11, 2018 at 12:23 pm
I loved reading this! Thanks for making my day! 🙂
Sherri Keepes • May 10, 2018 at 12:53 pm
I love your list, it made me smile – thank you for such a LIGHT, positive article!
Mr. De Ieso • May 10, 2018 at 9:25 am
Baseball! Thanks Dakota for making us think about all the smile-makers.
Mr. Hortsch • May 10, 2018 at 8:17 am
My dachshund Stefan when I get home.
sou • May 9, 2018 at 11:47 pm
i love sleeping
Nick Riley • May 9, 2018 at 9:53 pm
Yes Dakota! The thing that probably makes me the happiest is walking on the beach during a sunset, or going to sleep knowing that the next day won’t be stressful.
Philicia Robinson • May 9, 2018 at 8:29 pm
#51=MEMES