Let's be real: some days feel like you should have never gotten out of bed in the first place. Whether it's a struggle with work, your family, friends — or a small buildup of frustrations from all of the above — you can start to feel like a volcano that's about to erupt with emotional exhaustion.
However, there are just as many (if not more) small, subtle moments where you're reminded what makes life truly beautiful. It might be a kind gesture from a loved one or simply taking the time to really appreciate your surroundings. Whatever the case, it's something that warms your heart just enough that you can't help but break out into a huge smile.
Those little moments of happiness are exactly what the folks below decided to share from their own experiences.
What is something that always lifts your mood no matter how terrible you're feeling? Let us know in the comments and be sure to SHARE with your friends!
[H/T: Reddit]
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"When a bus I want pulls in just after I get to the stop." — cosmiceve1512
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"My wife sent me multiple pictures of herself yesterday throughout the day. Just pictures of clothes she was trying on at the time. Having those show up in between various events through a [crappy] day was really awesome." — slick_nasty
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"When you're making overeasy eggs and you don't crack a yolk or overcook them." — McAwesomeBoss
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"When the coffee pot is freshly made." — incorene
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"Being present enough to stop and look at the sky, stop to smell the flowers, watching birds fly." — Reddit User
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"Getting a text in the middle of the day that says, 'I miss you.'" — myhairsreddit
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"The first day of feeling normal after being sick. You appreciate your health so much more." — icntblveitsntbutters
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"When someone lets me in their lane during rush hour." — drdoom
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"Something you didn't want to go to being cancelled, so you can stay home without feeling guilty." — Owlenthusiast
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"Seeing how happy my dogs are when I get home from anywhere, I love the wag tail that's so extreme their whole body waggles too." — DrunkM0nkey
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"Finding money in your pocket that you forgot about." — sawman160
What's something small that instantly brightens up your day? Let us know below and be sure to SHARE with your friends!
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