Let’s be honest, not every day is amazing.
Not every day needs to be life-changing to be a good day. Sometimes all it takes is one tiny moment that reminds you life isn’t so bad after all. The smell of rain, a stranger holding the door open, finding money in an old jacket, or hearing your favorite song at the perfect moment. These little things won’t solve your problems, but they can make today feel a little lighter.
For me, there are days where I wake up with a bad or a headache, and then the entire day is ruined. But then there is that one thing that makes things better for me.
Here are some tiny moments that somehow make an ordinary day a whole lot better :
The List
Instead of one long list, I came up with certain things in the entire days that makes it better for me.
☀️ Morning Wins
Waking up before your alarm feeling rested : This is actually quite good. It makes me feel better about myself actually. 😀
The first sip of lemon with chia seed water : As soon as I wake up, one of the first things I do is drink a full glass of water with lemon and chia seeds. And it makes me feel awake.
A really good hair day : As a curly hair girly, it is really hard for me to have a good hair day, especially in summers, so when I do, it is a good day for me.
Exercising / meditation : Now, I know that exercising is not for everyone, but I personally am getting into it. So, every day I exercise, it is an automatic good day for me.
🍰 Tiny Everyday Joys
Finding money in an old bag : I do know I have money lying around all the time, but when I don’t remember that I have money saved somewhere and I find it, it is such a good feeling.
Your online order arriving early : This is my favourite. I order stuff all the time. So when I do get my orders early then remember, I get so excited to open them. Just on Saturday, I got my order of journals delivered to me, which was supposed to come on Sunday. So this was a win! 😂
Crossing something off your to-do list : I have so many things I want to do, but don’t have much time. So when I cross off something I did it feels good.
Finding a forgotten snack : Very rare, but when it happens, it feels so good.
🌿 Nature’s Magic
The smell after rain : I love rain, it is one of the most beautiful and romantic weather. And the smell it leaves behind is so nice.
A cool breeze on a hot day : It’s summer, so everytime I am out, the air is usually hot. But when the weather is a little better, the cold air hits so hard.
Seeing stars at night : I love watching stars at night. It is such a stunning view.
📚 Cozy Comforts
Starting a book you instantly love : Oh this have to be my favourite thing. When I go into a book knowing nothing and ends up falling in love with it.
A warm blanket : In cold weather, a warm blanket is such a delightful feeling.
Lighting your favorite candle : I don’t know about favourite, but I do love scented candles. It’s a pity that I can’t use it in the summer.
Watching your comfort show : I have watched TVD and Friends millions of times, and I still watch it. I love those shows.
💛 Human Moments
A genuine conversation : When I am with my people and we have genuine conversations. It has to be one of my favourite things to do.
Receiving an unexpected text / call : A friend or someone I used to know calls to check in is lovely.
Helping a stranger : It does feel nice when a stranger comes to you for help. Kinda makes me feel useful. 😁
💤 Night Moments
Journaling : My favourite thing in the entire days is journaling, and writing every thought and every thing that happened in the entire day.
Gentle stretching : I do stretching before sleeping. I work from home on a desk everyday. So stretching helps a lot and makes my body feel relaxed. Listening to music : I listen to music before I sleep. It calms my mind.
🐈 The Little Unexpected Things
Seeing a cat on your walk : I absolutely love cats. So when I see cats out and about, I just keep looking at them, and want to pet them, all the time. It’s a joyful feeling.
Catching every green light : I hate travelling, and hate traffic, so the green lights just make my mood better. At least I don’t have to sit around in a car longer than required.
Finding the cold side of the pillow : This only a summer thing (I think ) because in winters I would hate it.
Your phone charging faster than expected : I have a samsung, so it does charge faster.
Your pen writing perfectly the first time : I love a good pen, which is why ink pens are my favourite.
Bubble wrap : This is nostalgia. I did that as a kid, and I still do it today.
Your food looking exactly like the menu picture : Oh god, every time I go to a new cafe or restaurant and the food is not good, that’s like a heartbreak and disappointment.
Conclusion
We spend so much time waiting for vacations, promotions, birthdays, and big milestones that we forget how much happiness fits into an ordinary Tuesday. Maybe a good day isn’t made by one extraordinary event. Maybe it’s built from a hundred tiny moments that quietly remind us life is still beautiful.
Ladyink with love 