"What is one thing that brings you joy?"

OUR INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS SHARE THE EVERYDAY THINGS THAT MAKE THEIR LIVES A LITTLE HAPPIER

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What is something that, without fail, always manages to bring a smile to your face? It doesn’t have to be anything huge, maybe it’s just your morning cup of coffee or an afternoon walk with your dog. Whatever it is, those things can help be the tiny light for us on dark days.⁣

We asked our Instagram community: What is one thing that brings you joy? If you’re trying to find more positivity in your life, here are a few perspectives from the IDONTMIND community. 

We hope their experiences can inspire you.

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1

“Bolognesian pasta, Jane Austen, a friend saying I miss you, and music at full volume.” — @katherinculqui

2

“Gardening! Last year, I made a veggie garden for the first time, and it brought me such joy.” — @deb_gramlich0402

3

“That first cup of coffee in the morning.” — @raphasmrocha

4

“Knitting ugly scarves.” — @bellabluejones

5

“My cat. He’s my housemate, my friend, my fur baby, my entertainment, my comfort. He makes me smile every day.” — @purplefly_photo

6

“Sitting under the moon at the beach.It’s helpful to bring perspective and remind me I’m part of something bigger.” — @erinnikitas 

7

“A child’s laugh. I work as a preschool teacher, and yes, it can be very stressful, but when I see the happiness these kids have when they play, I’m often happy, too!” — @tanjaslittleworld

8

“That throwback jam that takes you right back!” — @torigorena

9

“It’s the morning call from my dad for me. Even though I haven’t seen him in almost a year, he still makes me smile through the phone!” — @melani_witherill

10

“Hot chocolate with mini marshmallows.” — @selflovesteff

11

“My 1-year-old niece. Good days, bad days, my day is always brighter when she is a part of them.” — @fran_meets_world

12

“Sitting somewhere quiet with a friend and having the deepest and most real conversations. No feeling better than that.” — @selim_ct

13

“When my dog randomly makes eye contact with me and starts shaking his tail so hard and his butt shakes with it.” — @nenisdaname

14

“People actually wanting to know how I’m doing, my friends, dancing to my favorite songs, long drives with friends or close family, and drinking tea on a rainy day.” — @miriam_t_05

15

“A notification from my best friend! My 4-year-old requesting a song I introduced her to to be played at full volume! My brother asking me if I want to watch something with him! My boss saying ‘thank you’ and ‘get home safe’ when i leave!” — @emmikamikatze