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I’ve written quite a few posts over the course of this month about mental health and happiness. So it made sense for me to spend a little time thinking about the specific things that make me happy and reduce the strain on my own mental health.
5 Things That Make Me Happy
Visiting Bookshops
There are a few things that make me happier than wandering around a bookshop, whether it’s local to where I live, or a new discovery. For me a bookshop is an Aladdin’s cave, somewhere where I can find a treasure with characters and locations that make me want to explore.
Warming Comfort Food
I don’t like being cold, despite the fact that it’s how I feel the majority of the time. So I rely a lot of food to warm me up, my favourite are the sorts that are quick and easy to make, and the sort that you can just dive into from a bowl.
Reading a Really Good Book
Following my trip to a great bookshop, I love to settle down with my latest find and dive into whatever fantasy world has been created. I say fantasy world, but I generally don’t mind the genre: horror, thriller, detective, just as long as the plot pulls me in and the characters are believable.
Curling Up With My Cat
He’s one of the most sociable cats I’ve ever met, but weirdly doesn’t like to curl up on our laps whilst we’re watching TV, instead he’s happy to snuggle in the night whilst we’re asleep. It may be a case of us only being there for his pleasure but there is something comforting about the weight of a cat curled up next to you when you’re feeling a bit crap.
Planning a Trip
I could probably class planning a trip as a hobby if I were able to do it more often. Even if I’m not actually planning to go anywhere I enjoy every aspect, from looking at flight possibilities to hotel websites. I love reading travel memoires, watching travelogues on TV, reading travel blogs, and listening to podcasts on travel – basically anything that inspires me to take a trip is enjoyable.
What are some of the things that make you happy?
Let me know in the comments.
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