Micro Pleasures. Your Happy list

What makes you happy?

No matter how much we complain about life, on a day to day basis. (&we're all guilty of it.) Why not take the time to appreciate the little things ... "Micro-Pleasures", that bring a smile to our face in the midst of a busy day. 

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” 

Taking the time to acknowledge what YOUR unique micro-pleasures are, opens you up to noticing the little things that really make you happy. 

You can't live a positive life with a negative mind, so get started on figuring out what your micro pleasures are!

"Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures." 

To get started make a list of 10 things in life that take you from breakfast to bedtime with a smile. It can start with seeing your cat stretching in the morning all legs everywhere. Or be something simple like a fresh fluffy towel.

I've listed my micro pleasures to help you get inspired. 
Also: Check out the "What makes you happy" tab above.

xx-hotbynight

❤Wearing a fun pair of heels.

❤Just missing/dodging traffic.  

❤ Pleasant interaction / conversation with a stranger. 

❤Looking at greeting cards. (I could do this for hours!) 

❤Finding that perfect quote.  

❤Smelling perfume in a department store. 

❤Waking up to a sweet text from your boyfriend.

❤The sound as a lid pops off a new lipstick. (Any new cosmetics, really.)
❤A cup of tea in your favorite cup.
❤Buying a new scent. Room candle, Car freshener, Perfume or even body wash.

❤The flash of a chunky cocktail ring as you move your finger in the sunlight. 

❤Getting anything new for your shower.

❤Painting your nails.
❤Making a new mix cd with newly downloaded songs you love. 

❤Full tank of gas. (You never know where it will take you.)

❤Relaxing after working hard. 

❤Phone calls with your best friend.

❤The crackle opening a new book.

❤Going into expensive furniture stores and imagining what your future house will be decorated like. 

❤First bite of really good sushi.
❤Wearing cute matching bra & panties

❤Waking up just before your alarm feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. 

❤Buying a gift/surprise for someone, you know they're going to love.
❤Opening a new bottle (preferably champagne or red wine) 

❤Butterflies (No explanation necessary) 

❤Cuddling with your cat. (Time spent with your cat is never wasted)

❤Cooking a fabulous meal and being told how "unbelievably delicious it is" 
❤Seeing lightning

❤Deciding your drink of choice before a girls night out.

❤Coffee art. (Its all about the details.) 

❤Getting to sleep-in on a stormy rainy day.

❤Fresh gossip on your fave celebrity (Guilty pleasure we all have) 

❤Cleaning out your car.

❤Reminiscing of old times with friends.

❤A genuine compliment (Never underestimate the power of a compliment) 
❤Bubble tea

❤Watching a new drama filled episode of your favorite show.

❤Unwrapping "anything" 

❤Making lists. (I think thats the Virgo in me)  

❤Laughing so hard you literally cant stop.

❤Someone saying "That's so you" , "Bought this and thought of you","It reminds me of you" etc. 

❤Having a heart to heart with someone you've always wanted to know. 

❤Hearing an old favorite song you haven't heard in forever. 

❤Reading a fortune cookie.
❤Having a real life moment that could be in a movie.
❤Downloading a wicked new app.

and the list goes on and on… Never ending little micro-pleasures. 

"Its the little things that always make me smile." 

xx-hotbynight

I would like to thank Gisele Scanlon for introducing me to the concept. Her book "The Goddess Experience" is full of life inspiring ideas. If you're looking for something new and exciting, I would definitely suggest picking it up. It really is a wonderful read.