100 Little Things to Make You Smile
We all have those days when a little extra joy goes a long way. No matter if you are having a rough one or just looking for a feel-good boost, here is a list of 100 little things that are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, which you might just be able to find close to home!
Plus, download your own list to keep around the home for when you need a little uplifting moment.
100 Little Things to Make You Smile
1. Freshly baked bread
2. A warm cup of tea
3. Finding money in your pocket
4. A wagging dog tail
5. Laughing until your belly hurts
6. New socks
7. That first bite of chocolate
8. A sunny patch on the carpet
9. Finishing a book you loved
10. Unexpected compliments
11. Seeing daffodils in spring
12. Catching a song you love on the radio
13. A random act of kindness
14. Fluffy clouds that look like animals
15. The smell of fresh laundry
16. A baby’s giggle
17. Your favourite PJs
18. Snuggling under a blanket
19. Getting a handwritten note
20. A good hair day
21. Finding a matching sock
22. That first sip of coffee
23. Listening to the rain while you’re cosy inside
24. Fairy lights
25. A text from someone you miss
26. The scent of a candle
27. Watching birds in the garden
28. Doodling something silly
29. A good pun
30. Bubble wrap
31. The sound of a cat purring
32. Finishing a to-do list
33. Skipping pebbles on water
34. A crisp morning walk
35. Hearing a favourite childhood song
36. Toast with jam
37. Sharing a laugh with a stranger
38. Wrapping up in a scarf
39. Popping popcorn
40. Seeing your breath on a cold day
41. When your pet greets you at the door
42. Good hair and good vibes
43. Someone holding the door for you
44. A clean kitchen
45. The smell of a bookshop
46. Getting into bed with fresh sheets
47. Fireworks
48. Scented bubble bath
49. Finishing a puzzle
50. Making someone else smile
51. The smell of cut grass
52. Hearing “I’m proud of you”
53. A surprise lie-in
54. Drawing a perfect heart
55. A full phone battery
56. A rainbow
57. Singing in the car
58. A surprise treat
59. Finding the perfect gif
60. Watching clouds drift by
61. A hug that lasts just the right amount of time
62. Someone making you a cuppa
63. Toasty toes in slippers
64. Getting post that isn’t a bill
65. A butterfly landing nearby
66. Laughing at your own joke
67. Spotting a fox, deer, or hedgehog
68. Being inside during a storm
69. The first ice cream of the summer
70. Getting to tick something off your wish list
71. A punny greeting card
72. Finding a four-leaf clover
73. A surprise sunny day in the UK
74. Your favourite song coming on shuffle
75. Seeing your plants grow
76. A tidy desk
77. Someone remembering your name
78. Baking something delicious
79. A lazy Sunday morning
80. Having nothing urgent to do
81. Watching your favourite film again
82. Eating straight from the jar
83. A compliment on your outfit
84. A warm radiator hug
85. Discovering a new cosy café
86. A fluffy bathrobe
87. Feeling organised (even if it doesn’t last)
88. Seeing someone’s eyes light up
89. Rewatching childhood cartoons
90. Saying “yes” to something spontaneous
91. The first page of a new journal
92. Stretching like a cat
93. Being wrapped up warm in the cold
94. Random nostalgia
95. Your pet doing something goofy
96. Watching the sunrise
97. A really good cup of tea (yep, it deserves two mentions)
98. Spotting your favourite number
99. Getting an “I was just thinking of you” message
100. Looking in the mirror and saying, “You’ve got this.”
100 Little Things to Make You Smile Printable
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Generate Your Own Ideas To Make You Smile!
Not sure these are quite right for you? Then why not generate some more ideas using this fun tool? Just tell it why you aren’t feeling your best and what normally makes you smile, and let it come up with 5 fun ideas for you!
What would you add to the list? Let me know in the comments and help spread the smiles!
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So many lovely ideas and a nice cup of tea definitely needs 2 mentions
Tea is just on my mind a LOT haha! I think it’s the only way I keep going.
Loved this list — it’s amazing how the little things can lift your mood! Sometimes, even having a heart-to-heart with someone who truly listens can be one of those little things.
The little things really do matter don’t they?
We certainly have much to be grateful for!
Definitely there’s lots of little things to smile about
love this 😀 ❤️
A great list I can’t think of anything I would add
Did you have a play with the generator it comes up with some fun ideas too!
What a lovely post! All of these things sure do make me smile and this post did too!
Aww thank you – I am so glad the list made you smile!
It really is the simple and little things that can make you smile!
It really is – our neighbours cat keeps making me smile at the moment, I was in the garden and she came running.
101 – reading this list. Many of the things made me smile just thinking about them.
Aww yay! That has made me smile – I am glad the list is helpful!
Reaching the top of the hill – the view is always better.
This is true! It is amazing how things can look from up top!