Need a fast happiness fix? Sometimes all you need is just a small act to instantly boost your mood. Whether it's a fresh, hot cup of coffee or a short drive around the neighborhood with the windows down, those tiny moments can make a major impact. Keep reading for a list of quick and easy ways to instantly feel happier, then check out tips to feel better about yourself [1] plus the habits of satisfied people [2].
- Slip on your favorite dress, just because.
- Text your longtime BFF a memory from years ago.
- Do 100 jumping jacks — no, seriously, it works.
- Send a funny card to someone you love.
- Turn on a '90s jam and belt it out.
- Go for a drive around the neighborhood, windows down.
- Try your hand at some fun nail art [3].
- Initiate a makeout session.
- Take a 20-minute nap [4].
- Light a favorite candle (or three).
- Say "I love you" — and mean it.
- Run a hot bath. Add bubbles.
- Read the first chapter of a book you love.
- Bring your neighbors a treat.
- Clean out that drawer you've been meaning to get to for months.
- Rewatch Adele and Ellen DeGeneres's hilarious prank [5].
- Brew a hot cup of coffee or tea.
- Apply a luxurious face mask [6].
- Buy and arrange some flowers.
- Have sex.
- Start a Pinterest board to plan your next vacation [7].
- Write a thank you note.
- Make your bed.
- Dive into a magazine.
- Put on a pair of shoes you really love.
- Sit in the sun.
- Set up a future dinner date with friends.