For today’s Blogtober post I wanted to share some simple things that never fail to make me smile. After yesterday being a bit full on I definitely need a pick me up. I wonder what brings a smile to your face.

1) Cats. Just seeing a cat always calms me down. As I drove home today I saw several prowling around. Currently I don’t have one but cats have been a pet of choice in the past and I have fond memories of a moggy I had when I was little.
2) Rainbows. They always seem to brighten things up, usually after a dramatic rain storm.
3) The Sound of Music. If I see it coming on telly I find myself putting down whatever I am doing and being drawn into the Von Trapp family singalong.
4) Chocolate. I buy one big fruit and nut chocolate bar every week and break a bit off every day after work. Nothing beats that soothing taste.
5) A winter bath. This one is obvious. Who doesn’t love a soak on a frosty day?
6) Milkshake. Any kind, made from ice cream and cheap and cheerful from the supermarket.
7) Good books. If I am feeling serious I read non-fiction and if I feel like drama I have plenty of novels to turn to.
8) A cardio workout. Whether it’s aerobics or dancing, spinning or HIIT workouts, I always feel so much better after making the effort.
9) Anything Disney. I really want to explore Disneyland Paris more as have only been there once.
10) My friends and colleagues. So many of my closest friends are funny and entertaining. They rarely fail to make me laugh.
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I had an utterly crappy day yesterday too. A bir of positive reflection is always a good idea. Or a run….
Must be an October thing haha
I love chocolate and milkshake. 😊
I love all the positive vibes in this post! I also enjoy several of these things but would add aromatherapy and candles to the mix! Thanks for sharing.
chocolate always makes me smile too! that must be why I like following your blog
This post is a really good pick me up. It practically overflows with feel good things. Loved it!
Nice additions.
Haha nothing beats chocolate.
Aww thanks for reading.
Ahhh lovely post! Sometimes it’s the simple, innocent but lovely things that make it all worth it! Love this.
Love the positive vibes in this post! A winter bath and reading a good book sounds ideal!
Everything Disney and cats – yes yes yes! Loved this post Jamie, so positive and bright!
Haha Disney!!!
OMG we have a very similar list. I love a warm bath particularly in winter. I can’t get enough chocolate. Being outside in nature is fab, I love being around water. And cats always remind me to slow down and relax
This post made me smile. Thanks for that. Rainbows are amazing. I always try & take a picture but they always look better in real life!
Chocolate is required for a pick me up now & then. I’m also a huge fan of baths. It’s my go to relaxing method when I haven’t had enough sleep or just feeling rubbish.
Yes cats just have that calming nature.
I’m pretty much with you on all of these Jamie, especially chocolate, Disney and Sound of Music! Though I do prefer dogs to cats…
Baths are a winter thing for me haha. Thanks for reading.
Oh good another Sound Of Music fan hehe.
I’m scared of cats haha! I lived reading these, people often try to think of the big obvious things, but lots of small good things happen every day x
Definitely.
Love this so much… Just a little moment of calm and positivity! (And it started with an adorable kitten c’mon!)
Thanks for sharing!
I love the movie “Sound of Music”! I also love cats and many others listed. Thanks for sharing this cheerful post! =)
Thanks. Glad we share similar likes.
Haha thanks.
Hi Jamie,
Excellent list … apart from #3! I was already smiling just from seeing the cat picture and then you spring that on me! I must have a set a world record for the fastest change from happy face to sad face 🙂 🙁
Seriously though, I think it just goes to show that we are all different in the things that make us happy. Hope that you are having a better day today 🙂
Cats ar the best! As are good books, love the list 🙂
Haha glad you agree.
Haha yes we are.
Excellent list! A lot of these things make me happy too. Especially cats- never fail to cheer me up!