Simple pleasures can instantly upgrade our lives. However, to enjoy life’s little luxuries, we have to first notice them. In our hectic world, though, this is easier said than done. Nowadays, we tend to believe we have to do everything simultaneously. Multitasking seems to be a must. Or, who doesn’t know a situation like this: TV on, quickly checking your phone, arguing with your partner, and having dinner – all at the same time? And this is for sure just one example out of many.
Concentrating on one thing at a time isn’t en vogue. But distraction not only leads to stress and overwhelm but also takes away the joy. What a pity, as there are so many things we can do to add value to our lives. Most of these simple pleasures won’t cost any money. But they connect us with our surroundings and the people we love.
Life’s Little Luxuries – 70 Examples
- Freshly brewed coffee
- Waking up early
- Checking something off your to-do list
- Homemade cookies
- The smell of freshly cut grass
- Taking a hot shower
- The smell of your signature scent
- Dancing to your favorite music
- Fresh and crisp bed sheets
- Enjoying a nice glass of wine
- Spending quality time with your loved ones
- Achieve a challenging goal
- Trying out a new recipe
- Snuggling under a cozy blanket
- Taking a nap
- Watching clouds floating by
- A gentle breeze
- Listening to the sounds of nature
- A lazy Sunday
- A nice hike
- Watching the stars
- An early morning walk in the park
- Rain dripping from your nose
- The smell of snow
- A tidy, cozy home
- Feeling tired but happy after a day outside
- A good stretch
- Watching the sunrise
- Watching the sunset
- Strolling along the beach
- The smell of blossoms in spring
- Walking barefoot
- Taking a day off – just because
- Holding hands
- A breathtaking view
- Shopping at the farmers market
- The smell of fresh-baked bread
- Dinner with good friends
- A good night’s sleep
- Anything that makes you smile
- Making someone else smile
- Sleeping in
- Lighting a candle
- The smell of fresh laundry
- Feeling deeply grateful
- Catching up with an old friend
- Washing your hair
- Reading a good book
- Eating your favorite dessert
- Starting a new project
- Completing a project
- Baking a cake on a rainy Sunday
- Having a quiet moment to yourself
- Feeling great in your clothes
- Trying out new things
- Paying someone a compliment
- Receiving a compliment
- Learning something new
- Planning your next vacation
- Having a date night with your partner
- Drinking a hot cup of tea on a cold day
- Taking time for breakfast
- Enjoying an inspiring conversation
- Going to your favorite place
- Giving someone a helping hand
- Taking a deep breath
- Laughing at yourself
- Watching your favorite show on Netflix and co.
- Discovering new places
- Checking something off your bucket list
How Can We Invite More Simple Pleasures Into Our Lives?
The recipe is easy, but the execution needs practice. The challenging part is that we have to re-learn to be present in the moment. We have to be fully aware of what we do right when we do it. The way to achieve this is to focus. What we do and what we think has to be inline. From my experience, the best strategy is to pause for a second before starting something new. It’s simply a matter of noticing your surroundings and being aware of what you’re about to do. There’s no need to overcomplicate it. Don’t tell yourself, “I have to be more aware and mindful in the future” – just be it right now.
And there you have it – 70 Examples for Simple Pleasures in Life, and how to invite them in.
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The above list could be way longer. Tell us about simple pleasures you enjoy! Moreover, share with us if you also sometimes struggle to focus on one thing at a time. I’d love to hear more in the comments below!
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