45 Simple Treasures in Life That Will Brighten Your Day

When stress is overtaking your thoughts, and the clouds start forming above you, it can be difficult to see the abundance of great things you have in your life.

Practising gratitude is a great way to keep your focus on the good things in life rather than dwelling on what you feel may be lacking. 

So, if you need a reminder of just how blessed you are, here’s a list of 45 simple things in life that will put a smile on anyone’s face.

45 Simple Treasure In Life

1. The first sip of a warm drink on a cold winter’s day
2. The feeling of sleeping in fresh sheets
3. The feeling of sand between your toes
4. A warm embrace from a loved one
5. Dancing like no one’s watching
6. Taking a warm, relaxing shower
7. Laughing until your belly hurts
8. Watching the sunset
9. Chocolate anything!
10. Waking up without an alarm
11. The smell of a lovely candle
12. The sun shining through your window when you wake up
13. Breathing fresh air on a nature walk
14. Cuddling up with a book on a rainy day
15. Ticking an item off on your to-do list
16. Popping bubble wrap
17. Being on time
18. A good night’s sleep
19. Wearing clothes that have just come out of the dryer
20. Catching up with old friends
21. Hearing your favourite song come on the radio
22. Watching your favourite tv show after a stressful day
23. A family dinner with no distractions
24. A quick shoulder massage from a massage ball, pillow, or partner
25. Finding a penny on the street
26. Playing with your pet when you get home
27. The smell of your favourite perfume
28. Making someone you love smile from ear to ear
29. The feel of a nice breeze on a hot summer’s day
30. A glass of wine after work as you snuggle on the sofa
31. Spending five minutes to journal your thoughts and free space on your mind
32. Getting started on a new creative project
33. Volunteering in your community
34. Cooking a meal that brings you joy
35. Receiving a good morning text when you wake up
36. Making someone else feel good about themselves
37. Smiling at a stranger in the street and them smiling back
38. Getting home and changing into your pyjamas
39. Taking a big sip of water
40. A decluttered living space
41. Looking at old photos
42. Telling your loved ones how much they mean to you
43. Eating a meal from your childhood
44. Sitting still outside as the world passes by
45. Learning something new

Gratitude is what makes life worth living. Life gets much better when you let the clouds drift apart, and you focus on the stars shining behind.

Because life’s too short to focus on the negative, so learn to appreciate the daily gifts that warm your heart and light your day.

Have we missed any of your simple treasures in life? If so, let us know!