Sunshine, Love & Taking Off Uncomfortable Shoes: 10 Things That Instantly Make Your Day Better

A wise person once said that life is simply a series of moments linked together and we should cherish the little moments that make us smile. Wise words, huh?

However, it can be all too easy to forget about those lovely little glimmers of happiness. You know the ones we’re talking about – the moments that are so tiny but leave such a lasting impact on us that they can effectively change the course of our day and transform our mood (even if we were in a foul humour seconds before).

Here are the top 10 little things that can instantly bring a smile to your face and make your day so much better.

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Finding that bit of money that you thought you'd lost

1. Finding something you thought you had lost: Nothing is sweeter than the feeling you get when you find that bankcard/passport/fifty euro note that you thought you had lost. Fact.

2. When someone makes you a cup of tea: How awesome is it when you sit down at your desk on a miserable morning and your colleague makes you a mug of piping hot tea? Likewise, how great is it when your mam asks you if you want a cuppa when you’re parked on the sofa in your pyjamas? Tea without any effort on your part whatsoever is deadly.

3. Hearing your best friend got that job they really wanted: She’s over the moon and you’re genuinely thrilled for her, especially because you know she was working her backside off sending her CVs anywhere and everywhere looking for a break.

4. When the object of your affections ‘likes’ your status on Facebook: You know it’s sort of childish but that doesn’t stop you from getting butterflies in your stomach and a giddy little thrill through your entire body when you see a notification with his name in it.

That epic moment when your crush 'likes' your status on Facebook

5. When it’s unexpectedly nice outside: You dressed for a blizzard but the fact that it’s warm and sunny is a lovely surprise. You can ditch that winter coat now (well, until the snow starts again...)

6. Receiving genuine compliments from people: It feels even better when these compliments come from strangers. Nothing gives you a confidence boost faster than a random woman on the street telling you that she loves your skirt/shoes/bag.

Cute old couples can instantly bring a smile to your face

7. A smitten old couple: There’s something ridiculously comforting and romantic about seeing an old couple holding hands. It sort of reaffirms your believe that true love is possible. This little moment is even more adorable if said old couple are still clearly infatuated with each other after all those years.

8. Taking off uncomfortable shoes: The sheer feelings of relief and comfort that accompany getting your feet out of uncomfortable shoes is unparallelled. Once those killer heels come off,you can’t stop a smile from spreading across your face.

9. When your favourite song comes on the radio unexpectedly: For some reason your favourite song always sounds even better when you’re not expecting to hear it. It’s like a gift from the gods of radio broadcasting when this happens.

 10. When someone tells you that they love you: Whether it’s your mam, your dad, your sibling, your boyfriend or your bestie, hearing one of your nearest and dearest tell you how much you mean to them can definitely turn the worst day of your life into the best. Fact.