50 things that make people happy

Finding money in an old pair of jeans, having a picnic in the sun, getting flowers or chocolates from a loved one or a thank you card in the mail are some of the things that make people feel happy, a study has revealed. A person being told that he or she has lost weight, climbing into bed with freshly washed sheets and seeing an old couple hold hands also help brighten a person’s day, says the study of 3,000 people conducted by Three Barrels Brandy. Sunshine was found to be one of the major factors for happiness. Waking up to a sunny day, sitting in the sun, having a picnic in the sun, and driving with the car windows down on a sunny day all appear in the top 20, the Daily Express reported. “We can be having a terrible day at work when a quick thank you from the boss can pick us up and make us feel great. Similarly, we could be stuck in traffic when our favourite song comes on the radio and makes us forget about the nightmare daily commute. Small gestures from friends and family can also work wonders when you’re feeling a bit down in the dumps,” a research spokesman said. Most people feel at their happiest at around 6 pm Saturdays, the research revealed. The list of 50 things that make people happy 1. Finding a 10-pound note in an old pair of jeans 2. Going on holiday 3. Getting into bed with freshly washed sheets 4. Swimming in the sea 5. Waking up on a sunny da 6. Sitting in the sun 7. Being surprised with flowers or chocolates 8. Getting a nice message from a loved one 9. Cuddle 10. Getting a thank you card in the pos 11. Seeing old people holding hands 12. Driving a car with the window down on a sunny day 13. Winning a tenner 14. Booking a holiday 15. Listening to your favourite song 16. Finding a bargain 17. Seeing an old friend 19. Getting promoted 20. Romantic night out 21. Hearing a song that reminds you of your past 22. Looking back at old photo 23. Making a new friend 24. Getting a quiet moment to yourself 25. Walks in the country 26. Hearing a baby laugh 27. Having a girlie/lads night out 28. Waking up on a Saturday morning and realising it’s the weekend 29. Chocolate 30. Eating cake 31. Fitting into a pair of jeans you thought were too small 32. Praise from your boss 33. Smell of freshly baked bread or cookies 34. Warm bubble bath 35. Someone telling you you have lost weight 36. Finding out someone likes you 37. Sunday dinners 38. Smell of freshly cut grass 9. Landing at the holiday airport  40. Good hair day  41. Bank holidays  42. Passing a driving test  43. Swanky hotel rooms  44. Children doing well at school  45. Someone offering elderly people their seat on the bus or train  46. Someone giving you their car parking ticket at the car park  47. Waking up to find out it has snowed overnight  48. Drinking a cold beer after work  49. Eating comfort food 50. Kissing