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The Top 50 Little Things That Make Us Happy

Posted on the 07 July 2016 by 72point @72hub
The Top 50 Little Things That Make Us Happy

Getting asked for ID even though you're clearly old enough to drink and finding a tenner in your pocket are among life's happiest moments, according to new research.

A study of 2000 UK adults revealed the little things which make them happy - including being told you've lost weight and getting a good deal when shopping.

Seeing the sunshine, getting into a bed with fresh sheets, and the smell of bacon also help to brighten our day.

Other happy moments include seeing a dog with their head sticking out of the car window, being surprised with flowers or chocolates and the first coffee of the day.

The research was commissioned by Spirini [EMBED LINK: www.spirini.com], a mobile phone app for deal hunters, which launches this week.

A spokesman for Spirini, Chris Needham said: "The results show how we get a little bit of joy from the littlest of things.

"Many of us lead really busy lives and sometimes things can get a bit overwhelming so it's really important that we get a bit of happiness whenever we can.

"From getting a compliment to seeing something that makes us giggle it often the small things that make us happiest."

Also in the top 50 is seeing an old couple holding hands, watching funny animal videos and the smell of freshly cut grass.

Having a good hair day features high in the list, along with seeing a baby smile and waking-up at the weekend and realising you don't have to go to work.

Perfectly toasted toast, the lift arriving the second you push the button and getting some juicy gossip from a pal also feature.

Unfortunately for many, the hustle and bustle of everyday life means the average person is only happy for 5 hours 33 minutes on a typical day.

While the research found that UK adults are typically happy four times a day and we are at our happiest when we are 26 years old.

Over half of respondents consider themselves to be happy more often than not - just 16 per cent described themselves as generally unhappy.

Nine in 10 Brits said they like to be spontaneous - although 47 per cent admit they aren't impromptu enough.

And six in 10 people polled said they rely on others for a spot of spontaneity - in fact the typical UK adult is pleasantly surprised four times a day on average.

Around 94 per cent of those surveyed keep their eyes peeled for a bargain - while over a third aren't afraid to boast about their purchases when they get a good deal.

While nine in 10 respondents said they tend to enjoy something a little more if they picked it up for a good price.

Chris Needham from Spirini said: "We don't always have the time to scour the high streets for a good price - or know where to begin when we want to be spontaneous.

"That's where the Spirini app can help - it's like having a local expert in your pocket who knows all the best places to go".

TOP 50 LITTLE THINGS THAT MAKE US HAPPY
    1. Getting a bargain
    2. Getting into a bed with freshly ironed sheets
    3. Seeing the sunshine
    4. Finding a forgotten tenner in your pocket
    5. Being told you've lost weight
    6. Funny animal videos
    7. Someone telling you that you look nice
    8. Seeing a baby's smile
    9. Smell of freshly cut grass
    10. Seeing an old couple holding hands
    11. When daffodils come into bloom
    12. A lie in
    13. When your favourite song comes on the radio
    14. The smell of bacon
    15. Having a good hair day
    16. Being surprised with flowers or chocolate
    17. Someone thinking you're younger than you actually are
    18. A spontaneous hug/kiss/I love you from your kids
    19. Being spontaneous
    20. Waking up at the weekend (or Bank Holiday) and realising you don't have to go to work
    21. First coffee or tea of the morning
    22. Home time after a day at work
    23. Hearing one of your children has been super polite
    24. Seeing your children win something
    25. Being greeted by your dog
    26. When a pen writes nicely
    27. Perfectly toasted toast
    28. Finding a really comfy bra
    29. Seeing dogs stick their head out of car windows
    30. Getting asked for ID even though you're clearly old enough to drink
    31. The lift arriving the second you push the button
    32. When your cake rises
    33. Catching your train in time
    34. Getting some juicy gossip from a friend
    35. Seeing people fall over
    36. Finding a forgotten bottle of booze in the fridge/cupboard
    37. Feeling particularly energetic at a sports class
    38. Beating the traffic and speedily getting to work
    39. Falling asleep in front of the TV
    40. Getting new make-up/cosmetics
    41. Sound of champagne corks popping
    42. Pouring a perfect beer
    43. Putting on a new pair of socks
    44. Taking a nice selfie
    45. Overtaking a smart Alec on the motorway
    46. Seeing a celebrity you don't like get caught out
    47. Having just enough milk for a bowl of cereal
    48. Managing to perfectly mow lines into your garden lawn
    49. Peeling an apple in one long peel
    50. Overtaking another runner when you're out for a jog
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The Top 50 Little Things That Make Us Happy
The Top 50 Little Things That Make Us Happy
The Top 50 Little Things That Make Us Happy


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