Hi there,

Oftentimes I find myself always looking for more, always looking down the road at the bigger picture & I’m sure I’m not the only one who does this…it’s okay, you can admit it. We overlook the small things. 

Especially in the midst of all of this chaos going on around us – it’s easy to get wrapped up in fear & forget the positives in this life.

This morning, I couldn’t help but force my mind to wander & think about all the small things that bring me little bits of joy in this crazy life. 

So I obviously had to make a list  & I want to share it with you!

100 Small Things 

  1. The smell of a rainy day
  2. The way morning dew sparkles in the sunrise
  3. The way your dog greets you when you walk in the door no matter how long it has been
  4. Taking your bra off after a long day
  5. Seeing that person’s name pop up on your phone screen
  6. Watching a dog have a dream
  7. Smiling at a stranger & them smiling back
  8. Saying ‘Bless You’ to someone & them saying ‘Thankyou’
  9. When your pen ink doesn’t smear
  10. The sound of a fan at night
  11. Watching tiny lightning bugs light up the entire night sky
  12. Wiping off a full face of makeup
  13. Taking your ponytail out & scratching your head
  14. Vacuum lines in the carpet 
  15. The smell of a candle after you blow it out
  16. The sound of leaves crunching beneath your feet
  17. A cup of coffee on the patio
  18. Waking up to no alarm & enjoying the slowness of the morning
  19. The smell of bonfire on your clothes 
  20. Brushing your teeth after eating something sugary
  21. Putting your hand down your pants to itch your leg when you’re wearing jeans because it’s not the same kind of scratch through your jeans
  22. When you toast marshmallows over the fire & start making a smores & the marshmallows melt gets on your fingers, so it’s a treat before the real treat
  23. When you’re sitting in a chair & get the most perfect stretch in by leaning back
  24. The way acrylic nails sound when you tap them on a hard surface
  25. The way dry shampoo just transforms your life
  26. The smell of a coffee shop
  27. The noise your phone makes when you plug it in to charge
  28. The little messages on the inside of a piece of Dove chocolate
  29. When people ‘react’ to your post rather than just thumbs up it
  30. Having real conversations with people
  31. The smell of fall soaps & candles
  32. When you get to the bottom of your cup & you slurp annoyingly until someone gives you the ‘you’re annoying’ look
  33. When the middle of a cookie is soft & the edges are a little crispy
  34. Chinese food on a rainy day
  35. The fortunes inside of the fortune cookie
  36. The smell of a new car
  37. When you randomly find the perfect quote that relates to your life at the moment 
  38. When you eat a meal & have no food stuck in your teeth afterwards
  39. When you received a few dollars more than you thought you’d get on your paycheck
  40. The sound of typing on a keyboard
  41. The way fuzzy socks feel on your feet
  42. The smell of wet dog
  43. A cup of coffee that is the perfect temperature to drink without burning your mouth
  44. Paying for something with exact change
  45. Hearing ‘I’m proud of you’ from literally anyone
  46. When the song ends right as you get to where you’re going
  47. Waking up before your alarm goes off & realizing you have a few more minutes to sleep
  48. Throwing on an oversized sweatshirt in an air conditioned room
  49. Having a conversation with an open minded person
  50. Friends that you can pick up where you left off no matter how much time passes by
  51. The slimy feeling of a fish
  52. When the trees start to changes colors for fall
  53. Getting mail that isn’t a bill
  54. The cold side of the pillow
  55. Hotel comforters
  56. Having a drink with your parents
  57. Cracking an egg perfectly
  58. A midday coffee
  59. Getting your favorite donut out of the box before someone else grabs it
  60. Receiving notes
  61. Hand kisses, the GREATEST
  62. When someone tells you to listen to a song because it reminds them of you
  63. The sound of seashells rolling on the ocean shore
  64. Heated blankets
  65. Laying on the ground by an indoor fireplace
  66. Any article of clothing with pockets
  67. Cutting an avocado perfectly in half 
  68. When your hair stylist washes your hair at the salon
  69. Doing someone’s laundry & finding money in the dryer afterwards
  70. Holding hands with someone & they rub their thumb on the back of your hand
  71. Homemade meals
  72. A worn sweatshirt that starts to pill on the inside
  73. Having a really good dream & remembering it
  74. Complimenting a stranger & seeing them smile
  75. When you’re thinking of someone & then a song comes on that reminds you of them
  76. The sound of a fire crackling
  77. When someone knows to take 1,374 candid pictures of you, even when you just ask for 1 
  78. When Starbucks spells your name right on the cup
  79. When a restaurant doesn’t charge you for a side of ranch
  80. Coming home to an unexpected package at your doorstep
  81. When people walking their dog ask if the dogs can meet each other
  82. Coffee cups with motivational sayings on them
  83. Hearing a small business owners story
  84. Watching someone talk about something they’re passionate about 
  85. The way someone looks at you when they’re in love with you
  86. The way high heels sound walking across a hardwood floor
  87. How you feel like you can run the world when wearing high heels
  88. The noises your stomach makes when it’s hungry
  89. When you can catch the microwave cook time & open the door before it starts beeping 
  90. The familiar smell of your favorite persons clothes
  91. How easy it is to wake up in the morning when you’re looking forward to something
  92. The sound of ice in a cup
  93. Checking your bank account & realizing you have more money than you thought
  94. Finishing your drink right as you get the notification that your Lyft has arrived
  95. The satisfaction of vacuuming & seeing how much dirt you pick up
  96. Starting your day with your favorite song
  97. Listening to music while you’re getting ready for a night out & using your hair brush as a microphone
  98. Checking things off of my to-do list 
  99. The way a room smells with a bouquet of flowers in it
  100. How easy it was to list off 100 small things that bring me so much joy 

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Starting this list, I thought it was going to take me FOREVER – surprisingly I kicked this out in no time. It’s so nice to think of the little things that make you smile, especially when there are so many things going on around us, bringing us down. I am so guilty of getting caught up in the moment of chaos, so thinking of these 100 things helped pick me back up.

Making this list brought me so many smiles – I encourage you to reflect on the small things that make you smile as well & don’t forget to wash your hands! <3

XOX – Nicole