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People Are Describing Their Favorite Feeling In 5 Words & It'll Make You Smile

by Sarah Fielding
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You know those moments where happiness washes over you and it feels like every worry you've ever had doesn't matter? It's a moment in time where, to quote The Perks Of Being A Wallflower, you feel "infinite." Whether big or small these moments give us happiness and relief from the trials of the world. While Twitter may not always be our go-to platform for joy these days, sometimes it's surprising. Such was the case when Twitter users started the hashtag #TheBestFeelingIn5Words, describing moments guaranteed to make you smile.

Ranging from the practical to the beautiful, peoples found a way to describe each moment clearly while limited to just five words. While the hashtag may not have a blatant mental health angle, when reading the tweets, my mind immediately went to those suffering with mental illnesses such as depression. For someone to feels like their world has lost it's light, reading these tweets may provide some reassurance of the amazing moments humans experience every day.

Even for those who are not struggling with a mental illness, reading some of these tweets may remind you to appreciate all the wonderful parts of life you'd otherwise overlook, however small they may seem. In fact, there may be something to recording your happiest moments. A 2012 Chinese study, tracked the effect of keeping a daily gratitude journal, with participants reporting better sleep and less anxiety, Psychology Today reported.

Looking for some inspiration on how to get those good feelings flowing? Here are some of the greatest #TheBestFeelingIn5Words tweets that you're sure to really feel RN.

1When Your Head Hits The Pillow

2Being Wanted By Others

3Having Breakfast In Bed

4Knowing You Are Loved Unconditionally

5Being Appreciated For What You Do

6Feeling Safe In Your Partner's Arms

7Watching The Snowfall For The First Time

8Being Treated The Way You Deserve

9Removing Bad People From Your Life

10Falling In Love With Yourself

11Enjoying Gut-Busting Laughter

12Wrapping Yourself In That Dryer-Warmed Blanket

13Throwing Your Bra Far Away

14Living After Conquering The Worst

15Watching Your New Favorite Show

16Drinking A Great Cup Of Hot Cocoa

17Being Able To Support Yourself

18Knowing You Don't Have To Face Life Alone

19Putting On Your Comfiest Clothes

20Having Your Love Returned

21Discovering Cash You Forgot About

22Adopting A Rescue Animal

23Accomplishing Your Wildest Dreams

24Getting That Alone Time You've Been Craving

25Going On A Midnight Pizza Run

26Finding The GIF That Says It All

27Becoming Enveloped In A Hug

28Being Able To Help Someone Else

29Getting Your Life In Order

30Knowing Another Season Of Your Favorite Show Is Coming

31Finally Paying Off Your Student Loans

32Sitting Down With A Glass Of Wine

33Going Back To Sleep

34Getting The Delivery You've Been Waiting For

35Having Your Flight Leave On Time For Once

36Knowing Someone Gets Your Mental Health Struggles

37Only Caring What You Think Of Yourself

38Knowing Someone Has Your Back

39Finally Being Able To Charge Your Phone

40Seeing Progress After Working Hard

41Listening To The Rain Fall As You Read

Odds are, you've felt more than one of these feelings before. If so, then you know allowing yourself to be in the moment and experience what you're feeling is truly amazing. Everyone deserves that "best" feeling as often as they can get it. Go find yours.