100 Things That Bring You Joy

Hey friends! So the other day I was feeling kind of discouraged, and I decided to do this little exercise to bring my spirits up!

How it works is you write 100 things that you LOVE! Just as a simple list (though feel free to doodle on it as well)! You can make it more than 100 things too, no reason to stop yourself if you are on a roll! A nice way to go about it is to clear your mind and not think too hard about any one thing Just let your feelings flow. I found that it lifted my mood and also helped me feel a little more aligned with myself. I hope it works for you as well!

Here is my list of 100 things I love (in no particular order):

1. My grandparents
2. Close, real friends
3. My partner
4. My cats (and all furry friends)
5. Hugs
6. Early(ish) mornings before a road trip
7. Gathering together
8. Sharing a meal
9. Deep talks that connect you
10. Feeling safe, secure, seen, loved and understood
11. Feeling a sense of purpose
12. Making people happy (including myself!)
13. Positive, light, fun energy
14. Laughter
15. Letting go of trauma
16. Meeting new dogs
17. Looking into each other's eyes
18. Coffee
19. Good company
20. Belonging
21. Creative collaboration
22. Being received positively
23. Singing
24. Dancing like nobody's watching
25. Doing cartwheels
26. Exploring outside
27. Regaining childhood wonderment
28. Having a big and open heart
29. Being kind to each other
30. Making space and listening
31. Dreaming big
32. Thinking about seeing all the wonders of the world
33. Family who has been kind to me
34. Nature
35. Expansive landscapes
36. When plants grow out of the cracks in concrete in resistance
37. Beaches off the highway connecting my two homes
38. Cities with trees
39. All the good possibilities
40. Holding people in my heart wherever I go
41. Candy
42. Looking at the stars with someone I love
43. Not holding myself back
44. Feeling like something makes sense
45. Accomplishment
46. Cuddling
47. Long walks
48. Snow
49. Fruit
50. Food in general
51. Fuzzy blankets
52. Small parties with close friends
53. Plants
54. Running (for a short time)
55. Scented candles
56. Holding hands
57. Books
58. Libraries
59. Comfort
60. Stress relief
61. Creating sustainably
62. Waste reduction
63. Helping people
64. Tasty vegan food
65. ...But also eggs and cheese (oops)
66. Contentment
67. Working through my feelings with someone who cares
68. Ice cream
69. Dates with best friends
70. Crystals
71. Astrology
72. Gardens
73. Spoiling people with affection
74. Listening
75. Being a shoulder to lean on
76. Colorful pens
77. Colorful anything
78. Different styles of handwriting
79. Personal, handwritten notes
80. Pasta
81. Rivers
82. Knitting
83. Being part of a publication
84. Meeting inspiring people
85. Good memories
86. Flying kites
87. Good dreams
88. Squishy and fluffy stuff
89. Cooking
90. Organization
91. Waterfalls
92. Noticing little details in nature
93. Supporting each other
94. Getting things done
95. Being warm
96. Education when it's done right
97. Heart-to-hearts
98. Butterflies
99. Forgiveness
100. Love itself

So, there you have it! Some of those were definitely repetitive, but that's okay. Just write whatever you feel! It can also be interesting to do more than one at different times and see what new things pop up for you. Have a good time with it, and feel free to share your own list in a post!

Xoxo