The Little Things That Brighten Up My Day

Hi everyone,

Recently I have come to appreciate the little things that can brighten up our day more and make us feel happier. I used to get dragged down by the mundane day to day tasks and days at work where not much happened. I just wanted to do something really exciting every day and go out having fun all the time but that just isn’t realistic! Then I started to realise that it isn’t about always doing something different or exciting but you can do little things to treat yourself and give yourself a pick me up when you need it. This post is something a bit different for me but I thought it would be nice to share the small things that I like to do to add a bit of sparkle to my day :)

1)  Cosy up with a warm blanket and a good book.

Now the nights are drawing in and it’s much colder outside there’s nothing I like more than to snuggle up in the evening with a cosy blanket and a good book. I bought the blanket in the photo from Primark a couple of weeks ago and I have used it pretty much every day since! It has a really soft, fluffy underside and I love the tartan print as well. I also love to read and my favourite book that I have read recently is Shopaholic to the Stars by Sophie Kinsella which is such a funny and light hearted chic lit.

2)  Spend time with family and friends.

Whenever I spend time with close friends and family my mood is instantly lifted. Even if it’s just going out with my mum to walk the dog, watching a DVD with my boyfriend or ordering in pizzas and having a girls’ night, I always feel happiest when I am spending time with the people I love.

3)  Pamper myself.

When I have some spare time I love to have a good old pampering session and maybe run myself a nice bubble bath, light some candles, put on a hair mask or a face mask and just unwind. This can really help me to calm down if I’ve had a stressful day and just makes me feel all lovely and relaxed.

4)  Use my favourite perfume, lipgloss or other makeup.

I don’t know if I’m the only one who does this but if I’m not feeling my best in a morning or not really looking forward to the day, just simply using my favourite lipstick or spritzing myself with a more luxurious perfume can really make me feel better. I remember when I lived at home and I was ill with labyrinthitis my mum would run me a little bath every day and once I’d got out and got dressed she would spray me with perfume, even though I was just going back to bed, to help make me feel a bit better.

5)  Make myself a hot chocolate and curl up to watch a DVD.

There’s a lot of cosy nights in mentioned in this post but that really is my favourite thing to do around this time of year. I love making myself a yummy hot chocolate in my favourite mug and sprinkling mini marshmallows on top. That alone can put a smile on my face but team it with a good film to watch and I’m set for the night.

6)  Turn up the music!

It’s amazing how music can change a mood and listening to some upbeat, fun songs can really make me feel better and in a more positive mood. Listening to my favourite music, singing along (and even having a little dance when no one is watching) can make me feel tons better.

So those are a few little bits that I like to do to make my day extra nice and give me a warm, glowy feeling. It really doesn’t have to be anything major, I think it’s about appreciating the small things from time to time.

What do you like to do that makes you happy?

Thanks for reading,

Hannah xx