36 Things That Make Me Happy

I recently had a conversation with a friend that quickly went from lighthearted to pretty deep.  
She asked me, “Lisa, what makes you truly happy”?  

My first thoughts were of course my husband, my dog, my amazing group of friends and family.  But what about those little everyday things that just bring a smile to your face?  We all too often thing of the things that we don’t care for, such as falling out of our favorite yoga pose, misplacing your favorite lip balm, or baking what could be the most spectacular dessert, only to see that it’s a complete flop once taking it out of the oven.  

 I decided to put myself on a mission to spend a month creating a list of 36 items that bring me joy and make me happy.  Why 36?  Well, I had just celebrated my 36th birthday and thought it was a good place to start. 
We all too often take these small things for granted that can really put a smile on our face or lighten your mood.  This process not only involved some deep thinking, but was also pretty fun!

Now it’s time for you to create your list! It may be a challenge at first but take a deep breath and think throughout the day what makes you happy. It can be anything from a silly saying from your kids to a most beautiful piece of artwork. Just simply list anything that gives you that light, fluffy, happy feeling.
 
36 Things That Make Me Happy

1. Quote – “When life gives you lemons....smudge it”
2. Yogi - Cinnamon Vanilla Healthy Skin Tea
3. Anything having to do with the Water element
4. Golden Earth’s “Fresh” Perfume
5. Educational website - Skillshare
6. Anything with a Rose scent
7. Dry Brushing
8. My purple Lululemon yoga mat
9. Setting the table for dinner with beautiful dishes, décor and lots of candles
10. Book – “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert
11. Trees and Flowers
12. Quote - “The earth laughs in flowers.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson
13. Meadow Linn’s recipes
14. Health Journey’s Healthy Sleep MP3
15. Yoga Plow Pose
16. Bob’s One to One Gluten Free Flour
17. YouTube (especially Ted Talk videos and anything from Kari Samuels)
18. Quick & Dirty Tips Podcasts
19. Coconut Oil
20. Book “Get Rich Lucky Bitch” by Denise Duffield Thomas 
21. Toms of Maine - personal care products
22. Full Circle Project 7 - Peppermint Tea
23. Anything with a peanut sauce
24. Ho’oponopono
25. Passion Planner
26. Book “Kindling the Native Spirit” by Denise Linn
27. Etsy – literally everything!
28. Chill Pop – fruit popsicles
29. DoTerra’s Elevation blend
30. Trek Bikes
31. Dogs (big, small, old, young, fluffy or not)
32. Quote - “Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere” – Erma Bombeck
33. Pangea Organics – Lavender and Cardamom lip balm
34. Stocard app
35. Apple Cider Vinegar
36. Anything with Dark Chocolate