You might have heard it many times that the best things in life are free.
Well, it is true! You don’t need to run after worldly pleasures when you have access to life’s simple pleasures.
As Paulo Coelho said:
“It’s the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary.”
Unfortunately, most people think that they could find happiness in a bigger house, a trip to Hawaii, a date at a fancy restaurant, or an expensive sports car.
But they fail, because beggars do smile, and kings do cry.
Therefore, the real contentment of life lies in the smallest things.
For instance, playing with a baby, having a coffee in the morning, or seeing a dear friend often bring smiles.
It means life offers us immense pleasures in the simplest things that need to be utilized, not wasted.
Wondering what these pleasures can be? I got you covered!
Let’s take a look at simple pleasures of life that can brighten your day even during a breakup when meeting a tight deadline and losing a client.
Help A Stranger
You must have seen a woman in a supermarket trying to reach the bag of chips placed at the top shelf or an older man at the checkout counter, finding it difficult to carry his grocery.
But did you ever lend your hand in reaching the bag of chips or carrying the grocery?
If you didn’t, next time you should try to do this.
You won’t be only helping them, but it will provide you with a feeling of contentment to cherish in your most gloomy days.
A Nice Soothing Bath
If you are a stay at home mother, there are bright chances that you are spending most of your day running after your kids, cooking the food and cleaning the home.
A nice break to these chores can be as simple as a 30-minute warm water bath at the end of the day.
It will cleanse the dust gathered from home cleaning and relax your muscles to have a good night’s sleep.
A Calm Place To Relax
Having a calm and quiet place to relax after a long and hectic day at work is one of the simplest pleasures that you can get.
A nice cup of coffee at a calm and quiet corner of your home will help contemplate and enjoy the calmness of home.
Dinning Out With Family
A dinner with your family is the best source to attain the simple pleasure of life.
When you dine with your family, you share your happiness, your sorrows, and derive solutions for your problems.
Moreover, a family that eats together is said to stay a happy family together.
Having Your Favorite Meal
For someone who lives to eat and not the other way around then, food can bring you simple pleasure of life.
Therefore, do not hesitate to order a large pepperoni pizza with extra cheese from your favorite pizzeria or a good medium-rare piece of steak from the best chef in town when you are having a bad day.
Exchanging A Gift
I know you might be thinking about how someone can buy a gift when looking for simple pleasures.
Well, gifts do not need to be expensive always. Instead, it is your affection and care that is valued when it comes to giving the gift.
This can be as simple as your friend’s favorite chocolate or surprising your parents and spending an entire day with them.
While it will brighten up their day, seeing their happiness will lift your mood as well.
A Day Spent On The Beach
Three things that often define pleasure is calmness, softness and brightness.
Guess what, you can attain all these by merely visiting a beach. Beach is the only place that offers you peace in water, the softness of the sand, and brightness in sunlight.
You cannot return from a beach gloomy.
Time to plan your next trip.
A Clean House In The Morning
Are you tired after a housewarming party you arranged for your friends?
Or are you a parent of 2 naughty toddlers, who drained all your energy?
And it seemed impossible to clean up before going to bed.
Waking up to a sparkling house, cleaned by your partner, would surely fill your heart with love and gratitude and brighten your day.
Playing Your Favorite Game With A Childhood Friend
Who says video games are for teenagers only? If you were a game addict in childhood, but work-life took away your simple pleasures, then it is time to rejuvenate.
There is no age for video games, so get yourself an Xbox, invite a friend, on the weekend and begin competing in the Need 4 Speed tournament.
Watching Nature In Your Own Garden
Gardening is the most popular hobby around the world.
Watching a flower bloom, pod popping from seed and growing into a giant tree brings the satisfaction of your hard work.
On another note, exposure to nature will not help you feel better emotionally but contribute to your physical well-being.
Shopping With Your Partner
Shopping has proven to be the best source of happiness for women around the world. If your girlfriend is upset with you, then there cannot be any better idea other than to take her shopping and turn her into a happy ball.
Sharing Your Meal With A Needy Person
Food is the basic need of life and numerous people who do not even have access to this basic need of life.
So, find someone hungry around you to share your meal with.
You simply have to observe them taking bite one after the other to realize how blessed you are.
And, gratitude is one of the ways to invite the simple pleasure of life.
Staying Inside On A Rainy Day
If you are not a rain person, then it is likely that a dark, wet and humid outside atmosphere is not your thing.
However, instead of fretting on a rainy day, you can stay in, and make a coffee for yourself to have me-time and reflect on the pace of life.
Playing With Babies
Babies alone are a source of happiness and joy.
Their cute giggle, innocent eyes and lively smile is a game-changer.
Don’t have a baby around you? Visit a nearby daycare.
Spending some time with kids, watching them dance and listening to their harmless stories will help you forget your stress.
Watching A Football Game
If you still do not want to step outside your home, turn on the TV and watch the live or repeat telecast of football or any other sports.
As much as sports bring the thrill, adrenaline rush and competition for the players, they can equally help the audience change the focus and overcome their anxiety.
To spice up the things, you can invite your friend to watch it with you.
Select a team different than your friend’s favorite and enjoy the same adrenaline rush the players are going through.
Spending Time With Your Parents
Parents are one of the greatest blessings of your life. I cannot stress more on spending time with parents as the great pleasure of life.
Plan a day to spend with your parents. Share your life experiences with them, listen to their stories or simply take them out for a walk.
Their happy faces will fill your heart with joy and contentment.
Cooking Your Partner’s Favorite Dish
If your parents live in a different city, making your partner happy can also brighten your day.
Therefore, if you are feeling upset or merely bored, then instead of taking your partner out, become a chef yourself.
Get in the kitchen, prepare their favorite meal and surprise them with a romantic candlelight dinner date.
Achieving Your Daily Goals
As the world is becoming more digital, people find it challenging to stay focused on the work rather than watching a series in another tab. It, thus, leads to incomplete tasks at the end of the day.
It is now becoming a ritual to make a to-do-list for daily targets to keep oneself productive. But, only a few of them get to complete it, and this is such a stressor.
If you are also struggling to achieve your daily goals, then here is a little tip.
Don’t get over-ambitious. Prepare a short and precise list of achievable goals can help you gain inner peace at the end of the day.
Having An Uninterrupted 8 Hours Of Sleep
Sleep is not only life’s most simple pleasures but has immense health benefits.
When you do not sleep for 8-hours, you do not provide enough time for your brain to recover.
As a result, you feel demotivated, annoyed and depressed the next morning.
If you want yourself to kickstart your day with positive vibes, make sure to have a quality sleep of 8 hours.
An uninterrupted 8 hours of sleep at night reduces stress and keeps your heart healthy.
Eating A Popsicle On Hot Summer Afternoon
Nothing can beat the cool and refreshing feeling of enjoying an ice-cold stick of orange or mango flavored popsicle in a warm and humid afternoon of summers.
If it is the scorching heat of summers that bother you, visit a nearby ice-cream parlor to grab some cool.
Modern age life has its tests and hardships.
The easiest way to stay motivated and focused on your life goal is to find happiness in simple things in life.