1. my family
2. my friends
3. my beautiful nephew
4. my art journal
5. manicured nails
6. fresh flowers
7. just out of the oven cookies
8. good books
9. summer time
10. lemon tea
11. being barefoot
12. the sound of waves breaking on a beach
13. an incredible pair of shoes
14. all kinds of magazines
15. the feeling of stepping out of a hot shower
16. pumpkin spice candles
17. getting my makeup done
18. my grandmother’s cooking
19. a big cozy hooded sweatshirt
20. watching snow fall out the window
21. watching bad reality shows
22. spontaneous moments
23. cursive writing
24. the golden girls
25. sleeping in on rainy days
26. hugs and kisses
27. massages
28. photos
29. inside jokes
30. vanilla cupcakes
31. nutella
32. paint on my hands
33. creating art
34. chocolate covered strawberries
35. antique shows
36. holding hands with someone you love
37. puerto rico
38. mental health days
39. getting my hair cut
40. halloween
41. finding a song i want to listen to over and over again
42. art supplies
43. iced coffee
44. cooking
45. my mother’s iced tea
46. animals, especially dogs
47. hearts & valentines
48. a clean house
49. reading a good book i can’t put down
50. inspirational quotes
51. escaping on vacations
52. drive-in movies
53. laughing so hard my stomach hurts
54. juicy fruit
55. cheesy horror movies
56. a good bottle of wine
57. good comfort food
58. a big block of parmesan cheese
59. doodling
60. the smell of cut grass
61. hello kitty
62. country fairs
63. laying down in a sea of blankets and pillows
64. picnics
65. word puzzles
66. getting mail other than bills
67. collages
68. dunking cookies in milk
69. a roaring fire
70. long hair
71. sunny days
72. watching food network
73. king of the hill
74. feeling loved
75. unexpected surprises
76. singing at the top of my lungs
77. having days where i have nothing to do
78. poems i have memorized
79. british accents
80. long car rides
81. the smell of fresh paint
82. silly conversations
83. the smell of roses
84. writing
85. knowing someone is thinking of me
86. a bacon pizza
87. finally knowing who i am
88. soft jersey knit dresses
89. cracking my knuckles
90. soft lips
91. gentle touches
92. laying out in the sun
93. bbq’s
94 a cold beer
95. fireworks
96. my aunt’s special apple pie
97. going on our yearly apple picking trip
98. a cool breeze on a warm day
99. knowing i’m heading in the right direction
100. finishing one of my 43 things
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How to identify 100 things that make me happy (besides money)
It made me
thankful
 "One of the most meaningful exercises you can do!"
How I did it: I thought of all the wonderful things and people in my life that don't require money (or rather, the joy is not derived from having money, but the good that comes of using it, such as donating to an animal shelter). It has made me realize how rich my life truly is. Lessons & tips: Think of all the wonderful things in your life. Money is hardly the be-all-end-all. Resources: http://www.tadalist.com
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