Simple Things That Can Bring You Joy
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A joyful life really doesn’t have to be too complicated. We’ve put together a heartwarming list of some of life’s simplest things that can make you feel great. You could make this a bucket list challenge, or get some inspiration from the ideas; it’s entirely up to you.
If you want the simple things as a printable, scroll to the end of the article to get it.
Relaxing
Unwind with some of these simple ideas.
- Singing to your favorite music.
- Appreciating seasonal changes.
- Relaxing in a secluded spot.
- Window shopping.
- Having time to do nothing.
- The quiet of the night.
- Making a gratitude list.
- Lighting a scented candle.
- Taking a deep breath of fresh air.
Great
These joyful ideas are fun to do on your own or with your favorite people.
- Trying a new dish at a restaurant.
- Making an unexpected connection.
- Connecting with nature.
- Wearing your favorite outfit.
- A fun evening with friends.
- Watching a live performance.
- Enjoying your achievements.
- Telling stories.
- Embracing moments of inner peace.
Reflective
Taking time to reflect is important. It can help shift our outlook to a positive one and be proud of how far we’ve come. Try some of these.
- Taking photos of special moments.
- Exploring a new place.
- Finding a new favorite song.
- A scenic drive.
- Meditating in a quiet place.
- Building something step-by-step.
- Listening to the rain.
- Learning something new.
Peaceful
You’ll be amazed at some of the incredibly simple things that can bring you inner peace. Get inspired with some of these suggestions.
- Sitting in a park and observing nature.
- Warm embraces with loved ones.
- Listening to the sound of birds.
- Finding money you forgot about.
- Snuggling under a blanket.
- Creating something with your hands.
- Seeing a rainbow.
- Trying a new recipe.
- Having a picnic.
Simple
These wonderfully simple ideas you can do from the comfort of home and can bring plenty of joy to your afternoon or evening.
- Walking in nature.
- Planting flowers.
- Watching the sunset.
- Reading a good book.
- Quality time with friends.
- Spending time with your pet.
- Morning tea or coffee routines.
- Cooking your favorite meal.
- Having a bubble bath.
Enjoyable
There are plenty of fun activities you can do that are low-cost and straightforward to organize.
- Watching your favorite movie.
- Time to reflect on your progress.
- Having a heartfelt conversation.
- Have a family game night.
- Giving someone a compliment.
- Supporting a loved one.
- Dancing.
- Observing the night sky.
If you’d like the ideas as a printable bucket list, you can get it here. Have fun finding joy in some of these activities.
We love this selection of activities because it really highlights that joy is never too far away from you. Let us know in the comments which of these are your favorite activities, or if you have any you find joyful.
Also, don’t forget to save this article to one of your inspiration boards. If you have a little free time, this can be a great list to revisit to get some inspiration for what to do.
