What makes you happy is such a difficult question. Ask 100 people and you will probably get 100 different answers. A new survey reveals that the answer for everyone is simple. I mean it’s something simple like listening to your favorite song or receiving a cake. But, according to the survey we only have about 1 simple pleasure a day. That’s not enough!

THE TOP 50 SIMPLE PLEASURES IN LIFE:

• Listening to your favorite songs
• A nice dinner
• Watching your favorite movie
• Finishing a really good book
• Doing exercise
• Spotting a species of bird you’ve never seen before
• Seeing flowers and trees blossom
• Wearing an outfit that makes you feel good
• Home cooking
• A match on Hinge (or other dating site) with someone you’re attracted to
• Stunning views
• Going to the beach
• Not having to set the alarm at the weekend or on a day off
• Getting a delivery in the mail
• Dining out
• Finding money you had forgotten about
• Laughing out loud at a film
• Having dinner made for you
• Staying in bed on a Sunday morning
• Making someone smile or laugh
• Sound of rain on the window
• Having a picnic
• Hearing the wind blow through the trees
• Being somewhere new
• Sleeping in a freshly made bed
• Receiving a compliment from a stranger
• Swimming outside
• Discovering new food
• Feeling of sun on your face
• Playing sport with friends or family
• Waking up to sun
• Donating to charity
• Getting a cuddle from your children
• Meeting new people
• Buying fresh local food produce
• Hearing nothing but birds tweeting
• Payday
• Cake
• Having a coffee/tea in bed
• People watching
• Putting your out of office on as you head off on a vacation
• Smell of toast in the morning
• Spontaneous outings
• Long walks
• Playing a musical instrument
• Sleeping in a big incredibly comfy bed
• Wearing a new pair of socks for the first time
• Having a gossip or catchup with friends
• Being in the countryside
• Seeing a butterfly

-- Doug O’Brien

Cox Media Group