Does December bring out the worst in you? It can be a tough month for lots of different reasons. In case you’re in a funk this Christmas holiday season, take a stroll through this list of 100 Happies…and if you’re especially down right now, make your own list! Focusing on good stuff helps you realize how many good things are all around you and a part of your wonderful life!
Here are my 100 Happies for December:
1. fuzzy scarves
2. dogs in sweaters
3. hot cocoa with marshmallows
4. jingle bells
5. chubby babies all bundled up
6. winter veggies (parsnips, turnips, potatoes…)
7. snowflakes
8. gift wrap
9. glitter
10. frost
11. thick, cable-knit sweaters
12. choirs
13. warm, candied almonds
14. mittens
15. friendships
16. classic books
17. people in angel costumes
18. angels in people costumes
19. soup simmering on the stove
20. a full house
21. moments for quiet reflection
22. little girls in Christmas dresses
23. little boys in neckties and sport coats
24. family
25. surprises
26. giving gifts
27. the smell of fir trees
28. crock pots
29. good food IN the crock pots
30. desserts
31. egg nog
32. nutmeg
33. appetizers
34. parties
35. Christmas cards in the mail
36. Amazon.com
37. a brisk stroll
38. exhaling wisps of magic into the air
39. boots
40. thermals
41. St. Nicholas
42. Christmas carols
43. pianos
44. twinkle lights
45. gingerbread men
46. gingerbread houses
47. frosting
48. gumdrops
49. candles
50. candlelight church services
51. A Charlie Brown Christmas
52. candy canes
53. stockings hung by the chimney with care
54. centerpieces
55. place cards
56. china plates
57. gravy boats
58. gift tags
59. twine
60. oranges with cloves
61. cinnamon sticks
62. concerts
63. hugs
64. laughter
65. board games
66. jigsaw puzzles
67. sledding
68. catching snowflakes on your tongue
69. fireplaces
70. family photos
71. Memory Lane
72. Selective Amnesia Lane
73. mistletoe
74. stolen kisses
75. snuggles
76. winter jammies
77. ice skating
78. treasured ornaments
79. strings and strings of lights
80. stars
81. lanterns
82. wassail
83. wassailing
84. Nativity scenes
85. Christmas plays
86. neighbors acting neighborly
87. Salvation army bell ringers who sing
88. road trips
89. plane trips
90. new additions to the family
91. making memories
92. more laughter
93. tears of gratitude
94. Love
95. Joy
96. Peace
97. Light
98. Hope
99. Life
100. Jesus Christ, Immanuel
As you prepare your heart and mind for Christmas, I encourage you to keep track of your own Happies. Write them down, post them on your refrigerator, read over them and keep adding to them. The more you practice focusing on good things, the happier your heart will feel!
What can you add to this list?
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