The top 20 things that make people feel good
This list comes from here. I doubt it's very rigorous, but I also haven't looked into it too closely. It seems plausible, but take it with a grain of salt.
- A good night's sleep
- A sunny blue sky
- Summer
- Receiving a compliment or praise
- Booking a holiday
- Crying with laughter
- Getting a quiet moment to yourself
- Eating your favorite snack
- Pets being happy to see you
- Looking back at old photographs
- Finishing a great book
- Helping an elderly person with something
- Finishing a workout
- Hearing children really belly-laughing
- Finding a parking space when it's busy
- A newly-cleaned car
- When your football or other sports team wins
- A heart-to-heart with a loved one
- Volunteering or helping others
- Finding out your children have done well at school