Sometimes it seems like life is all about waiting for something big: vacations, success, love. But as I've gotten older, I've realized that the real happiness is in the little things. In those little sparks that make up our days.

Here is my list of small joys that cheer me up even in the most ordinary everyday life:

A warm cup of coffee in your favorite mug
- A down comforter and a book on a rainy day.
- The smell of oranges or freshly baked bread
- The smile of a random passerby
- A playlist that makes you want to dance
- A letter to yourself in the future
- A morning jog when the city is still asleep.
- Skincare ritual in the evening with music
- Going to the flower store just for fun
- A conversation with a friend without rushing or unnecessary filters

It's a list I'm adding to, returning to when I feel like I'm losing touch with myself. It's like an anchor that reminds me: happiness is here. It's already there. You just have to learn to notice it.