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List 30 things that make you happy.

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30 things that make us happy:

• Spending time with loved ones. A warm embrace, a smile, A feeling of connection.

• Helping others. A small act of kindness, A helping hand, a smile.

• Achieving goals. A sense of accomplishment, A feeling of pride and joy.

• Learning new things. A new skill, a new knowledge, A new perspective on life.

• Traveling. Exploring new places, Meeting new people, new cultures.

• Listening to music. A beautiful melody, Moving lyrics, a connection.

• Spending time in nature. The fresh air, the sunshine, The sound of birds singing.

• Eating good food. The smell of freshly baked bread, The taste of chocolate, a sigh of contentment.

• Getting enough sleep. A feeling of refreshed, Renewed energy, ready to take on the day.

• Laughing. A belly laugh, a smile, A feeling of happiness.

• Exercising. A sense of accomplishment, A feeling of well-being, A clear mind.

• Achieving a sense of accomplishment. A goal reached, a dream achieved, A feeling of satisfaction.

• Feeling loved and supported. A warm hug, a kind word, A feeling of security.

• Being grateful for what you have. A roof over your head, Food on the table, love in your heart.

• Taking care of your physical and mental health. Eating healthy, exercising, Getting enough sleep, managing stress.

• Being present in the moment. Not dwelling on the past, Not worrying about the future, Just being here now.

• Letting go of negative thoughts and emotions. Forgiving yourself and others, Accepting what is, letting go of what isn’t.

• Practicing mindfulness. Focusing on the present moment, Noticing your thoughts and feelings, Not judging them.

• Surrounding yourself with positive people. People who make you feel good, Who support you, who challenge you.

• Doing things that make you happy. Whatever makes you smile, Whatever makes you feel alive.

• Making a difference in the world. Volunteering, donating to charity, Standing up for what you believe in.

• Being creative. Writing, painting, dancing, Expressing yourself in whatever way feels right.

• Taking risks. Stepping outside your comfort zone, Trying new things, learning and growing.

• Being spontaneous. Going with the flow, Not always having a plan, Just seeing where life takes you.

• Giving back to your community. Volunteering, donating to charity, Making a difference in the lives of others.

• Celebrating your successes. Big or small, Acknowledge your accomplishments, You deserve it!

• Forgiving yourself and others. Letting go of the past, Moving on, being happy.

• Living in the present moment. Not dwelling on the past, Not worrying about the future, Just being here now.

• Being kind to yourself and others. Being compassionate, Understanding, accepting.

• Being optimistic about the future. Looking forward to what’s to come, Believing in yourself, believing in others.

I hope these haikus make you happy!

30 limericks on the 30 things that make us happy:

1. There once was a man from Japan, Whose friends thought he was rather plain. But he loved to cook, And his friends all took a look, And they said, “That’s the happiest man we’ve seen!”

2. A kind lady named Sue Loved to help others, it’s true. She would volunteer, At the soup kitchen and shelter, And she always made everyone smile.

3. A man set a goal to climb Everest, But he knew it would be a test. He trained hard and long, And finally reached the top, And he felt the happiest he’d ever been.

4. A student named Ben Loved to learn new things, it was plain. He read books and articles, And took online courses, And he was always eager to share what he knew.

5. A woman named Kate Loved to travel the world, it was fate. She went to far-off lands, And met new people, and bands, And she always came home with a story to tell.

6. A man named John Loved to listen to music, it was a bomb. He had a vast collection, Of all different genres, And he could sing along to every song.

7. A woman named Sue Loved to spend time in nature, it was true. She would go for walks in the woods, And sit by the river, and broods, And she always felt at peace when she was near it.

8. A man named Dave Loved to eat good food, it was a rave. He would cook at home, And go out to eat, and roam, And he always enjoyed a good meal.

9. A woman named Jane Loved to get a good night’s sleep, it was plain. She would go to bed early, And wake up feeling well, And she was always ready to take on the day.

10. A man named Tom Loved to make people laugh, it was a bomb. He would tell jokes and funny stories, And he always had a smile on his face, And he made everyone feel happy and good.

11. A woman named Sue Loved to exercise, it was true. She would go for runs, And do yoga, and swim, And she always felt great after a workout.

12. A man named Dave Loved to achieve his goals, it was a rave. He set goals for himself, And he worked hard to achieve them, And he always felt proud of himself when he did.

13. A woman named Jane Loved to feel loved and supported, it was plain. She had a great support system, Of friends and family, and mentors, And she always felt loved and appreciated.

14. A man named Tom Loved to be grateful for what he had, it was a bomb. He would always take the time To appreciate the good things in his life, And he never took anything for granted.

15. A woman named Sue Loved to take care of her physical and mental health, it was true. She ate healthy foods, And exercised regularly, And she saw a therapist when she needed to.

16. A man named Dave Loved to be present in the moment, it was a rave. He would meditate, And do yoga, and take walks, And he always felt grounded and centered when he was present.

17. A woman named Jane Loved to let go of negative thoughts and emotions, it was plain. She would practice forgiveness, And acceptance, and letting go, And she always felt lighter and happier when she did.

18. A man named Tom Loved to practice mindfulness, it was a bomb. He would focus on his breath, And his thoughts, and his feelings, And he always felt more aware and in control of his life when he did.

19. A woman named Sue Loved to surround herself with positive people, it was true. She had friends who made her feel good, Who supported her, and challenged her, And she always felt happy and uplifted when she was around them.

20. A man named Dave Loved to do things that made him happy, it was a rave. He would go to concerts, And watch movies, and read books, And he always felt like he was living his best life when he was doing

21. 21. A woman named Jane Loved to make a difference in the world, it was plain. She volunteered, Donate to charity, And stood up for what she believed in.

    22. A man named Tom Loved to be creative, it was a rave. He would write, paint, and dance, And express himself in whatever way felt right, And he always felt alive and fulfilled when he did.

    23. A woman named Sue Loved to take risks, it was true. She would travel to new places, Try new things, and learn new things, And she always felt like she was living on the edge when she did.

    24. A man named Dave Loved to be spontaneous, it was a rave. He would go with the flow, Not always have a plan, And he always felt like he was living in the moment when he did.

    25. A woman named Jane Loved to give back to her community, it was plain. She volunteered at the soup kitchen, And donated to local charities, And she always felt like she was making a difference when she did.

    26. A man named Tom Loved to celebrate his successes, it was a rave. He would take himself out to dinner, And buy himself a new book, And he always felt proud of himself when he did.

    27. A woman named Sue Loved to forgive herself and others, it was true. She realized that everyone makes mistakes, And she learned to let go of the past, And she always felt lighter and happier when she did.

    28. A man named Dave Loved to live in the present moment, it was a rave. He realized that the past is gone, And the future is not here yet, And he always felt more connected to himself and the world when he did.

    29. A woman named Jane Loved to be kind to herself and others, it was plain. She was patient with herself, And she was compassionate to others, And she always felt like she was making the world a better place when she did.

    30. A man named Tom Loved to be optimistic about the future, it was a rave. He believed that good things would happen, And he was always looking for the silver lining, And he always felt hopeful about the future when he did.

    I hope you enjoy these limericks!