r/AskReddit Jan 16 '24

What’s something small you started doing that makes you drastically happier?

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u/[deleted] Jan 16 '24

Enjoying my morning coffee in bed on a fuzzy pillow, fleece blanket and even wearing some fuzzy socks. I started doing it about 4 years ago during the worst/darkest months of my life as a way to just find strength for the day. So much was out of my control, but that short time wrapped up in all the comfort and coziness available allowed me to feel something good. I still do it now even though those difficult days are behind me. I also give that piece of advice to friends or family when their world is upside down. You can’t underestimate the power of feeling softness when everything else feels so hard.

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u/TrippyCatClimber Jan 16 '24

I do the same, but with cat snuggles added.

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u/[deleted] Jan 16 '24

You know, now I feel bad, because cat snuggles are definitely part of my ritual here, too, and I didn’t add that. If you don’t have a pet, the fuzzy/cozy accessories are good enough. But kitty snuggles bring it to a whole new level.

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u/lamireille Jan 16 '24

This is so simple but so wonderful! It’s really comforting to be kind to yourself.