The pressure of pursuing bigger goals, higher living standards, and more material possessions often makes us unhappy.
We frequently focus on what we lack and mostly end up feeling discontent and disappointed.
We forget to appreciate and be grateful for the small things and simple pleasures in life that present themselves to us every day.
But luckily, we can always find some little ways to boost our day, improve our satisfaction, and create more happiness.
How?
By applying and enjoying simple pleasures in life to make days more pleasant.
The good thing – satisfying, little things, don’t cost anything or are mostly very inexpensive!
So I thought it would be fun to share some simple pleasures that came into my mind, and hopefully, this will inspire you to reflect on your life and the little things that bring pleasure to you as well!
In this post:
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What are simple pleasures?
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Can simple pleasures actually make us happier?
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How do you enjoy simple pleasures?
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What are the best simple pleasures of life?
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List of 123 simple pleasures
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Final thoughts
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What are simple pleasures?
“Simple pleasures are the last healthy refuge in a complex world.”
– Oscar Wilde
Relax and reflect, and you will realize that it’s the little things in life that bring you joy.
These simple pleasures come in all different ways, from eating fluffy pancakes to making someone smile.
It turns out that it doesn’t take a lot to be happy, especially when you realize you are lucky to have and to be able to experience these little things.
As time goes on, I always ask myself: how can I better my life?
For example, I developed a habit of starting my day and being grateful just for waking up.
Now simply waking up has become a real pleasure to me.
It puts a smile on my face and kick-starts my day instantly with a positive mindset.
This habit has become a total game-changer for me. I can now apply it to the tiniest things in my life to sweeten my day a little bit more.
Practicing to be grateful for simple things can work wonders and help your happiness points to add up and to enjoy your life more.
And it feels even more amazing to be able to recognize and relish these simple pleasures as they happen.
So the more simple pleasures you find and appreciate in a day, the happier you get. Simple right?
Can simple pleasures actually make us happier?
Indeed they can!
It is not the massive changes like a big house or a fancy car that make the most impact.
But sometimes little things like fluffy pancakes or listening to rustling tree leaves, that bring the biggest happiness boost.
Just try it for yourself and make it a mission to find them.
Simple pleasures are everywhere around you, and you can make use of them anytime.
Ask yourself: What small pleasures bring you the most happiness?
You will see that it’s easy to find them, and there are tons of pleasures to put on your own list.
Over time you will be able to even write your own simple pleasures book.
How do you enjoy simple pleasures in life?
Once a simple pleasure presents itself, make sure to relish that moment with all your heart and soul.
When you take the time to truly relish these moments as they come, you will find that the simple pleasures are what bring great happiness to your life.
It’s a tiny moment, so be present, suck it in and smile!
What are the best simple pleasures of life?
As already mentioned, the best simple pleasures don’t cost a thing or at least not much.
Those are things that we often oversee and take for granted.
That’s why I came up with 123 simple pleasures to remind you how much happiness can be found in everyday life and to brighten your day.
This list is by far not complete, and not all of the pleasures will bring the same amount of happiness to everyone, but I’m sure you can relate to most of them.
Hopefully they will encourage you to take a closer look into your life to find even more tiny pleasures to add to the list.
Also, feel free to add your own in the comments below.
But enough talking, time to relax and relish the following words.
My List of 123 Simple Pleasures
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Fluffy pancakes and a cup of coffee
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Taking a deep breath
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Being grateful
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Waking up after a good night’s sleep
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Feeling the first rays of the morning sun on your skin
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The first sip of your coffee or tea
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A short meditation to start the day
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Being present in the moment
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Unconditional friendship
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A cold refreshing shower after a morning workout
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A smooth walk in the park
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Riding a bike and feeling the fresh air on your face
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A clean and tidy home
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Driving a car with open windows
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Mom‘s cooking (always the best!)
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Smelling your favorite flower
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Quality time with someone
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Touching your partners soft hands
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A kiss on the forehead
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Writing down your thoughts in a journal
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Helping someone in need
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Gentle rain sound on your window
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Getting rid of unused things
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Talking to your best friend
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Finishing a task that you have started
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Waking up without pain
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The first bite into your favorite fruit
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Donating to help others
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Making someone smile
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Stretching your body
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Appreciating what you already have
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An easy Sunday morning
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Getting a massage
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Walking out of your workspace
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Coming home and seeing a smile on your partner’s face
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Cuddling with your pet
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Learning something new
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Choosing how to spend your time
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A new brilliant idea
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Listening to your heartbeat
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Laughing with your best friend
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Planning your next vacation
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Listening to birds singing
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Dancing to your favorite music
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Motivational quotes
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Resisting temptations
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Surprising someone you love
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Going to your favorite place
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Reading a great book
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Relaxing in a hammock
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Seeing a rainbow
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Crushing sound of dried leaves you step on in fall
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Peanut butter banana sandwich
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Showering in the rain
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Eating ice cream (anytime!)
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A healthy meal
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Listening to your favorite podcast
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Feeding your piggy bank
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Smell of an orange
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Seeing a ladybug
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Finding something you thought was lost
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The smell and feeling of fresh bed sheets on your skin
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The smell of the rain
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Checking off something in your to-do list
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Hearing the beautiful sound of rustling tree leaves
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Relaxing in front of a fireplace
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Berries in your cereal bowl
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Reaching the top of a mountain
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Drinking a cold glass of clean water
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Visiting new places
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The laughter of your children
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A sunshiny day
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Meditating and yoga
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Watching the stars
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An aha! Moment
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A surprise gift from someone
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Perfect timings
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Feeling appreciated by others
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Jokes that make you laugh out loud
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Memories seeing an old photo album
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Watching your plants grow
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Closing your laptop after work
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Finding a four-leaf clover
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Daydreaming
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Getting amazed by a bright full moon
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Taking it easy on a day-off
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Accomplishing a new goal
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Winning at Uno
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Big snowflakes in the winter
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Packing your luggage for the next vacation
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Playing with a ball
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Sitting by a fireplace
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Talking about a good movie
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Yellow cars
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Receiving a sincere thank you
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Feeling grass or sand under your feet
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A memory that puts a smile in your face
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Watching the candle light
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Watching your childhood pictures
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Meeting a good old friend
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A perfect sunset
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The fresh feeling after brushing your teeth
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A cozy blanket
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Fairy lights
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Feeling loved
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Unexpected compliments
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Silly face expressions of your kids
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The feeling that you have done the right thing
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Looking down on clouds from a plane
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An organized desk
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Sweet kisses
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Jumping into the lake
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Being able to walk and care for yourself
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The sound of the ocean
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Shopping fresh food
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Looking far into the distance
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The smell of your favorite meal
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An inspirational podcast
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Catching a bus after running fast
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Warm hugs
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Watching a childhood series
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Practicing positivity
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Seeing others happy
Final Thoughts
These simple things can create memories that will last forever.
Embrace the simple pleasures that bring you joy, and you will find yourself being more content and happy.
Missed some of your favorite simple pleasures? What are yours?
Drop them in the comments below! 🙂