#31DayReset Day 26: List 100 Things That Make You Happy

This post is Day 26 of the 31 Days to Reset Your Life Challenge for 2011. Learn more and sign up for the program here.

Yesterday, you stopped complaining and started being more grateful for what happens in your life. Today, you’re going to extend that practice by reminding yourself of everything that makes you happy. Today, you will make a list of 100 things that make you happy. The idea is that by verbalizing them, you will consciously (or subconsciously!) seek them out more often.

Estimated Time to Complete: 30-60 minutes

What makes you happy? What kinds of things, people, activities, music, memories, places, foods, smells, make you feel alive? Sit down and come up with a list of 100 things. I know, it sounds like a lot, but once you get going, you realize that there are actually hundreds of things that make you happy! Nothing is too small or silly to put on this list. It’s YOUR list. Don’t think. Just write. Whatever first comes to mind will be real and true for you.

Oh, and here is my list. I made it last year and most of it still holds true. I often refer back to it when I need a pick-me-up or a reminder of all the little things I want to experience in my life.

Take Action and Reflect: When you’re done, please share your list of 100 things in the comments! You can share the full list or a partial one – up to you. How did you feel as you were writing it? If you blogged about today’s assignment, please post the link in the comments so we can read it!
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  2. Sooo fun! It was good pushing myself to think of SO many things that make me happy, not only because I’m not used to it, but also because the large number freed me to be really specific and have fun with it.

    My partial list, all jumbled up:

    1 and 2.) my nephews
    3.) Earth, Wind and Fire songs
    6.) running on a breezy, sunny day
    101.) dancing and exercising until I’m exhausted
    57.) “King of Kings” clouds (you know, when the sun shines through big, fluffy clouds the way it does at the end of Jesus movies)
    65.) the thought of going to Spain and traveling through Europe
    55.) the sound of bamboo windchimes
    8.) curling up with a good book on a rainy day
    31.) Muppets
    125.) stuffed animals
    15.) yellow and green
    43.) tithing the right amount plus at church
    16.) pecans
    13.) touching my hair and feeling it soft and fluffy (or tight, slick and coily)
    14.) the smell of laundry drying
    35.) strawberry margaritas
    47.) seeing other women rock their natural hair confidently
    33.) my best friend
    96.) cooking a tasty meal
    119.) hummingbirds
    123.) talking to my other best friend on the phone
    9.) the song “Purple Rain” (even really bad covers)
    62.) finishing a poem all in one sitting, in a burst of energy
    121.) feeling loved and secure
    44 and 45.) shift dresses and suede shoes
    71.) performing

  3. I thought I’d share my first 25. It was actually hard coming up with 100 things for me. I don’t always take the time to think about what I like. I have always had trouble communicating these things such as when asked what I want for Christmas- I always draw a blank. This forced me to sit and think about what makes me happy.

    1. Knowing that God’s got my back ALWAYS
    2. Coming home to my husband
    3. Warm, sunny days (I miss that right now)
    4. Nature photography
    5. Walking along sandy beaches
    6. Yoga
    7. Gospel music
    8. Being silly with family and friends
    9. Recognition/appreciation for what I do
    10. Dance
    11. Being able to offer great advice
    12. Experiencing different cultures
    13. Any success stories
    14. Gifted children
    15. Getting massages
    16. Visiting aquariums
    17. Having a neat house
    18. Road trips
    19. Quiet time/meditation to let everything go
    20. Praying
    21. Kisses
    22. Being held/embraced
    23. Dressing up for date nights
    24. Comedy movies/shows
    25. Seeing a good makeover

  5. Being a little behind on my challenge:
    Here goes my partial list :)

    100 things that make me happy:
    1. Sushi
    2. Chocolate
    3. A nice sunny weather
    4. Music in general
    5. The rain when im bed or cozy at home
    6. Quality time with my bf
    7. Traveling
    8. Eating out
    9. When my Bf writes me poems
    10. Fireworks
    11. Feeling loved
    12. Great time with friends
    13. Children
    14. Making my momma proud
    15. Seeing happy people
    16. Great church service
    17. Happy Hour
    18. Shopping
    19. Motivated people
    20. The movie : “The Notebook”

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  7. Making this list was fun. The following is my partial list:

    1. Exercise
    3. Nature
    5. Funny Stories
    10. Lively Conversations
    16. Skating
    19. Daydreaming
    20. Cleaning the House
    26. Playing fetch with my dog
    27. Reading and Writing Quotes
    29. Children
    33. Collecting Seashells
    36. Learning new things
    39. Peanut M&M
    45. Hummus & Carrots
    49. Scented Candles
    52. Meditating Outdoors
    56. Looking at the Moon & Stars
    59. Listening to the raindrops
    60. Listening to a live Symphony
    65. Riding an Escalator
    67. Wearing yellow shirts
    71. Researching my family tree
    77. 5K runs/walks
    82. Smiling about nothing
    85. Riding a train
    86. Photography
    90. Macaroni & Cheese
    92. The movie “Purple Rain”
    98. Driving through the countryside
    99. Gospel Music

  8. 20 of the “100 things that make me happy”

    1.Laughing
    10.Out of the blue phone calls
    15.Learning
    20.Lazy Sundays
    25.Taking long drives w/no traffic
    30.A good comedy or action movie
    35.Satire
    40.((BASS))
    45.Surprises
    50.Not having to wear make-up/wax my eyebrows
    55.Relating ot someone I wouldn’t expect
    60.Finding good gifts for others
    65.Being outdoors
    70.Spending time with friends
    75.Freedom
    80.Feeling confident
    85.Holding hands
    90.Burberry Men’s cologne
    95. Date night
    100.Not having to wear a bra.

  9. So i am gonna post here and possibly on my blog… hmm let’s see 100 things that makes me smile from ear to ear and it’s truly sincere… let me take a deep breath and pull up a chair this can take awhile but seeing how I am waiting for Hurricane Irene to finish with her foolishness, I might as well.

    Warm socks, good food, traveling, eating, ice cream, hot fudge brownie sundaes, good music, going to concerts, game nights, fish fries, being carefree, baking, doing well, financial security, sharing time with friends, sleeping, watching a good movie, curled up with a book, buying stuff for others, my son, my niece, feeling safe, having accomplished what i have set out, being around non-bougie folks, nature, running, swimming, playing tennis, cheering on my son, learning, cuddling, his attention, rainbows, rollercoasters, being outdoors, camping, white water rafting, making smores, buying shoes, pushing past fears, painting, drawing, going on blank missions with my friends, planting flowers, looking at animals, road trips, eating white castles, CHICAGO, standing up for my rights, running my feet through the sand, pretty teeth… that’s it for now
    Read my latest blog post…You Want Me to do What? ~ day 24

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