I came across 11 Simple Things that Everyone Needs to be Happy and found myself thinking about the list.  I agree with everything on the list.  In fact, once I read it, I immediately washed my sheets and put on a cozy sweater.  My good mood got even better.  I was practically dancing around the apartment.
It’s amazing how reading a simple list like that will make you instantly grateful for those simple things.

As I danced around my apartment, I started noticing a few things required for my happiness that didn’t make the cut.  Here are my add on’s to the list:

Dogs

There are multiple moments each day that my dogs do something that makes me happier.  Just today, Lola was running through the bedroom searching for her squeaky toy and she caught her reflection in the mirror and went back to take a longer look – such a diva.

Mail

Turning my mailbox key and finding something on the other side makes me oh so happy.  Friday afternoon, I got a note that we had a package and we couldn’t think of anything that we ordered.  It turned out to be a container of my favorite cookies shipped from Minnesota from one of my mom’s best friends.  BEST SURPRISE EVER.

Fresh Air

Even when the weather isn’t ideal, a few minutes outside can make me feel a million times better, but for some reason, I always forget that.  After a long day at the office, the first few minutes outside change my outlook instantly.  Plus, when this view is steps outside of your door, you can’t really help but be happy.

Comedic Relief

It can be a Buzzfeed article, a text message or a Phil Dunphy moment, but a simple LOL moment can instantly turn my frown upside down.

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Lists

I feel like this is obvious.  I love nothing more than a good list, except maybe crossing things off that list.

A Solid Jam

Doesn’t matter what it is, but you should have songs that you sing loudly in the car, songs that make you dance when you’re home alone, songs that make you scream when they come on in da club.

Ice Cold Cocktails

I know they aren’t everyone’s requirement for happiness, but I love a good drink.  I love a good non-alcolholic drink too.  I’m one of those people that consumes so many of my daily calories from liquids – coffee, juice, smoothies.  YUMMY.

What would you add to the list?  What’s your jam?  Do you agree with that article?

Wishing you a very happy Monday!