I can’t live without these 5 of my most enjoyable everday favorites.
Oddly, the GQ Magazine Youtube video clips of favorite things are so extremely a joy and fun to watch.
I’m referring to the video of famous people discussing their favorite things. Because ever since Oprah’s Favorite Things, we’ve all been secretly obessed with favorite things, right? I recall the episode when Oprah gave away cars to the entire audience. It was magical to see how happy everyone was, as they all jumped for excitement. After the show ended, she tried to keep the magic alive with her magazine yearly still releasing those lists of favorites.
Well. of course we are obsessed with those lavish items. But what are the everyday favorites that make you happy? This question is important to ask yourself, as life is not about other people. Life is singular and it is all about you.
You have to develop a self identity that you are happy with hollistically. Not doing so, will make you seek joy in things that are outside of yourself and your control.
Don’t do that.
Dial it in, by starting to identify everyday things that make you happy. My list is simple, making it easy for me to find peace, mindful, and happiness in every day.
Here are 5 things that I can’t live without.
1. Music.
I would be a lost lonely soul without music. My favorite hobby is listening to music. Currently, I have wired headphones and strongly feel the desire to finally go cordless. I listen to all kinds of music. My playlist includes country music, pop hits, rap artiest, R&B soul, classical blues, 80’s rock and gospel.
Every song tells a story with the ability to unite people of all cultures. Whenever, I get a chance , I often go to concerts. My new adevtures include traveling to see artist in different cicties. Simply, give me an excuse to visit the city and enjoy meeting new people.
2. Coffee.
Preferably, I drink my coffee daily in a huge coffee mug, hot. Hot coffee all year round is a thing for me and I won’t have it any other way. Honestly, I would say that coffee drinking started in college. Soon after, I mastered my order as a young professional. Drinking coffee in enjoyable and having coffee in different places of the world, makes for good conversation.
3. Pillows.
Radom, right but its a favorite thing.
Decorative pillows are nice decor. Not only do I work from home but I love staying home. So, I have pillows everywhere in my house. In addition, while traveling, I always request more pillows. Growing up, my mom always had cheap thin pillows. So, here I am, as an adult enjoying as many pillows as I see fit.
4. Books.
As a lover of words, I enjoy books. Reading and words are comforting. Whether its coffee table books, literature, cookbooks, or magazines; I find books to be delightful including digital formats. My mind has expanded widely from the pages of books. There were times when I needed a way to escaoe reality. Reading has always been a safe space for me, its a hobby that still enjoy as part of my lifestyle.
5. Candles.
Years ago, I took a seasonal job at the mall working at Yankee Candle. Initially, I couldn’t believe that people would pay that much for a candle. However, soon after beginning that job, I was hooked. Nowadays, candles are so calming and help ease my mood and stress level. Its nothing like relaxing and lighting a candle to ease daily tension and set a vibe to meditate.
These are a few of my favorite things that I find enjoyable, as a part of my daily living.
What are some of your favorite things? What sparks joy and gives your peace?
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