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