SUMMARY POINTS
Life can be a real fucking bitch sometimes. Actually, make that a lot of the time.
When you’re living the life of a 99 percenter, life can be a struggle day-in and day-out. It’s your stressful job, lackluster career, crushing financial debts, on-going family issues, declining health, etc.
And, the list seems to get longer with each passing month.
You feel like you’re constantly being pulled deeper into a black hole of misery with no chance of escaping. And, it negatively affects everything you see, do and feel.
It turns into a negative feedback loop that only makes things worse.
The only way to break this negative cycle is to change the kind of energy and vibes you’re projecting out into the universe. Because what you put out there is what will eventually come back to you.
You’ve heard of the phrase, “Karma’s a bitch” right?
Well, the opposite is also true. Karma’s a savior.
It works both ways.
And one of the best ways to get more good Karma is to re-tune your mindset, perspective and attitude. It’s straightforward, but it’s not easy - at all. Especially, when life is kicking you when you’re down.
The best way is to start small with a simple mind hack and think about all the good things in life that make you smile.
Smiling can help you get through tough times. This study published by the American Psychological Association shows that smiling when you’re going through hard times can result in better recovery and long-term adjustment.
It’s because all of the emotions that trigger a smile produce positive hormones like dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin. These are all “happy hormones” that promote positive feelings like pleasure, happiness, and love.
This is what helps you get through and overcome challenges.
When you’re living the life of a 99 percenter, life can be a struggle day-in and day-out. It’s your stressful job, lackluster career, crushing financial debts, on-going family issues, declining health, etc.
And, the list seems to get longer with each passing month.
You feel like you’re constantly being pulled deeper into a black hole of misery with no chance of escaping. And, it negatively affects everything you see, do and feel.
It turns into a negative feedback loop that only makes things worse.
The only way to break this negative cycle is to change the kind of energy and vibes you’re projecting out into the universe. Because what you put out there is what will eventually come back to you.
You’ve heard of the phrase, “Karma’s a bitch” right?
Well, the opposite is also true. Karma’s a savior.
It works both ways.
And one of the best ways to get more good Karma is to re-tune your mindset, perspective and attitude. It’s straightforward, but it’s not easy - at all. Especially, when life is kicking you when you’re down.
The best way is to start small with a simple mind hack and think about all the good things in life that make you smile.
Smiling can help you get through tough times. This study published by the American Psychological Association shows that smiling when you’re going through hard times can result in better recovery and long-term adjustment.
It’s because all of the emotions that trigger a smile produce positive hormones like dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin. These are all “happy hormones” that promote positive feelings like pleasure, happiness, and love.
This is what helps you get through and overcome challenges.
Epic Things To Smile About Every Day
As you’re working your way through this list of goodies, don’t just blast past all of them. Sure, there will be some that don’t have much of a positive impact on you, but there will be a bunch that do.
For the ones that trigger heart-warming feelings, let it sink in for a solid minute or two. Think about where it’s coming from, maybe even re-live that moment in your head and savor the positive emotions before jumping to the next one.
Here are the 101 things that you can smile about.
For the ones that trigger heart-warming feelings, let it sink in for a solid minute or two. Think about where it’s coming from, maybe even re-live that moment in your head and savor the positive emotions before jumping to the next one.
Here are the 101 things that you can smile about.
- 1The smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning
- 2Finding the missing sock
- 3Hilarious auto-correct text message fails
- 4Wet dog nose kisses
- 5Finding extra money in your jacket or pants
- 6When it's still light out until 9pm
- 7Sitting on the dock and watching the waves
- 8Crawling into a made bed with fresh linens
- 9Roasting marshmallows by a campfire
- 10Getting seated right away at your fav restaurant
- 11Being the first in line before opening
- 12Nailing the password on the first try
- 13When an old song brings back nostalgic memories
- 14Drinking a frosty mug of cold beer after a hot day's work
- 15When it's much easier than you thought
- 16Getting a parking spot with time still on the meter
- 17The smell of old books as you're flipping the pages
- 18Crispy bacon and hash browns
- 19Lazy Sundays with no agenda and no plans
- 20When the laundry's all done and put away
- 21Sipping your fav coffee and just hanging out watching the world go by
- 22Long warm showers during the winter
- 23Waking up to sunshine and birds chirping
- 24Springtime blossoming of trees and plants
- 25When your phone battery makes it through the entire day
- 26Sleeping in on the weekends
- 27When you have exact change
- 28Bringing everything into the house in one trip
- 29Dogs that do full-on butt wags
- 30The soft purrs of a relaxing cat
- 31Getting to your car right before the parking meter expires
- 32When the elevator opens right when you press the button
- 33The sound of gravel crunching as you walk
- 34Unboxing the goodies you ordered
- 35Power cuddling your kids or pets
- 36Slow weekend brunches with friends
- 37The smell of fresh summer rain
- 38Looking back at your old photos
- 39Sunday afternoon naps on the couch
- 40The sound and smell of sizzling bacon
- 41Making the trash can shot from across the room
- 42The calming sound of rain hitting the roof and windows
- 43Catching up with your friends from way back
- 44Playful puppies licking your face like a lollipop
- 45The sound of flip-flop sandals
- 46Sipping hot chocolate with mini marshmallows by the fireplace
- 47When your fav song comes on the radio while driving
- 48Getting free appetizers or dessert on the house
- 49Getting the parking spot right out front
- 50Hanging out by a babbling brook in the woods
- 51Making the appointment right on time
- 52Rainy day movie marathons
- 53Nighttime crickets on summer nights
- 54Driving on an empty winding road
- 55When the train arrives just as you get there
- 56Finding that thing you lost months or years ago
- 57When the car is washed and has a full tank of gas
- 58The pops and crackles of a burning fireplace
- 59The cool side of the pillow on hot nights
- 60When the bill is much cheaper than you expected
- 61The soft tiny little paws of kittens
- 62The sound of fall leaves crunching under your feet as you walk
- 63The feeling of warm sand between your toes
- 64Getting the seat you want on the plane
- 65Autumn sweater weather
- 66Finishing a small home project and being proud of it
- 67The velvety perfection of red wine
- 68Opening your blinds in the morning to the first snowfall
- 69The smell of an old worn leather jacket
- 70When the traffic light turns green as you get to the intersection
- 71Spotting a shooting star on a clear night
- 72Having BBQ with your friends and family
- 73When your pet falls asleep in your lap
- 74Getting bumped up to the earlier boarding group
- 75When your friend says exactly what you were thinking
- 76Perfectly flipping an egg or pancake
- 77The smell of cool salty air by the beach
- 78Long weekend staycations at home
- 79Getting a random compliment from a stranger out of nowhere
- 80Redeeming your points for that free sandwich
- 81When the spare roll of toilet paper is right there
- 82The smell of just-baked chocolate chip cookies
- 83Whipped cream on desserts
- 84Running into your friends at random places
- 85Going for a walk around the park just because
- 86Feeling the warm sun on your face
- 87Answering a Jeopardy question correctly
- 88When it turns out far better than what you expected
- 89Pristine blanket of fresh snow glistening in the winter sun
- 90Puffy clouds that look like giant cotton balls in the sky
- 91The smell of freshly cut grass in the summer
- 92Cool crisp autumn days with vibrant fall foliage
- 93Watching the sunset on a warm summer evening
- 94When the yard work is all done and you can relax
- 95When someone smiles at you just because
- 96Seeing a huge majestic rainbow
- 97The smell and yumminess of freshly baked cheesy garlic bread
- 98Beating your own high score
- 99Laughing so hard that your eyes tear up
- 100Finding Waldo in less than five minutes
- 101Perfectly toasted bread or bagel
Keep On Smilin’! It’s Good For You!
Life ain’t easy. We all know it. There will always be circumstances and situations that are out of your control that will just bring you down.
It’s natural and normal to feel angry, depressed, shitty, helpless, exhausted, lost etc. It’s part of the process of working through life. You’ve gotta work through those phases and move on. However, dwelling on the negative for any longer than you need to isn’t going to make things better.
What will help you get outta the funk, turn the corner and begin changing things for the better is to start with the small and simple things in life that make you smile.
Just the simple act of seeing, thinking, saying or doing something every day that brings a smile to your face is all it takes to trigger a bit of positivity.
And, if you do this on a daily basis, you’ll be building up and strengthening your immunities to all the negative bullshit that gets thrown your way. It’s also one of the best ways to manage work stress.
So, get the ball rolling and think of something or spot something today that makes you smile!
Feel Better,
[Cubicle|Therapy]
It’s natural and normal to feel angry, depressed, shitty, helpless, exhausted, lost etc. It’s part of the process of working through life. You’ve gotta work through those phases and move on. However, dwelling on the negative for any longer than you need to isn’t going to make things better.
What will help you get outta the funk, turn the corner and begin changing things for the better is to start with the small and simple things in life that make you smile.
Just the simple act of seeing, thinking, saying or doing something every day that brings a smile to your face is all it takes to trigger a bit of positivity.
And, if you do this on a daily basis, you’ll be building up and strengthening your immunities to all the negative bullshit that gets thrown your way. It’s also one of the best ways to manage work stress.
So, get the ball rolling and think of something or spot something today that makes you smile!
Feel Better,
[Cubicle|Therapy]