Popsugar Living Life Advice Simple Things in Life to Enjoy 34 of Life's Simplest Pleasures That You Should Never, Ever Take For Granted 16 July 2019 by Caitlin Gallagher Image Source: Getty / Colin Anderson Productions pty l Life is so, so beautiful, but between work, relationships, social media, and the seamlessly endless cycle of heartbreaking news, it can be really easy to forget that fact. But one of the most important lessons we can learn is that it's the simplest things that can have the biggest impact. From watching a sunset (and I mean really watching it, no phone or distractions in sight) to laughing with your best friends to diving into a good book, life is full of simple pleasures when you take the time to slow down and look. And it's those moments — the ones that you don't necessarily buy — that you should cherish the most. So, the next time you walk barefoot in the grass, soak up the feeling of it between your toes. And the next time you see a rainbow after a storm, ask yourself how you would feel if it was the last rainbow you'd ever see. Would you appreciate it more? Would you pull over to study its beauty? Keep reading for 34 of life's simplest pleasures, and remember to always stop and smell the roses (literally). Related: This Nostalgic Summer Bucket List Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again 1 Feeling the pages of a good book between your fingers. Image Source: Unsplash / Fabiola Peñalba 1 / 34 2 The feeling of holding a hot cup of coffee in your hands. Image Source: Unsplash / Nathan Dumlao 2 / 34 3 Going for a nice, long run. Image Source: Unsplash / Kristian Egelund 3 / 34 4 Being close with your parents. Image Source: Getty / valentinrussanov 4 / 34 5 Climbing into bed after washing your sheets. Image Source: Getty / Paul Strowger 5 / 34 6 Being outside in nature. Image Source: Unsplash / Holly Mandarich 6 / 34 7 The smell of fresh flowers. Image Source: Getty / 130920 7 / 34 8 The feeling of sand between your toes. Image Source: Getty / Sutthipong Kongtrakool 8 / 34 9 Feeling the breeze while driving with your windows down. Image Source: Getty / Thomas Barwick 9 / 34 10 Writing (and receiving) a handwritten letter. Image Source: Unsplash / Debby Hudson 10 / 34 11 Feeling a fresh Summer rain on your skin. Image Source: Getty / Photo by Joel Sharpe 11 / 34 12 Looking up at the stars. Image Source: Getty / Suchart Kuathan 12 / 34 13 Watching a sunset (or sunrise). Image Source: Getty / Jose A. Bernat Bacete 13 / 34 14 Taking a long, hot bath. Image Source: Getty / Giulia Fiori Photography 14 / 34 15 Having a close group of best friends. Image Source: Getty / Colin Anderson Productions pty l 15 / 34 16 A sunny day. Image Source: Getty / RUNSTUDIO 16 / 34 17 The smell of freshly baked cookies. Image Source: Getty / Stuart Stevenson photography 17 / 34 18 Walking barefoot in the grass. Image Source: Getty / Martin Steinthaler 18 / 34 19 Laughing until you can't breathe. Image Source: Getty / Halfpoint Images 19 / 34 20 Listening to ocean waves lap on the beach. Image Source: Unsplash / Peter Fogden 20 / 34 21 Lighting your favourite candle. Image Source: Unsplash / Alexandra Fuller 21 / 34 22 Snuggling a pet. Image Source: Unsplash / Lydia Torrey 22 / 34 23 Staying cosy inside on a rainy (or snowy) day. Image Source: Getty / pbombaert 23 / 34 24 Not having to set an alarm. Image Source: Unsplash / Kinga Cichewicz 24 / 34 25 Listening to your favourite song (or finding a new one). Image Source: Getty / Halfpoint Images 25 / 34 26 Open window weather. Image Source: Getty / Catherine Falls Commercial 26 / 34 27 Holding hands with someone you love. Image Source: Unsplash / Scott Broome 27 / 34 28 Finding a beautiful view. Image Source: Getty / Andrea Comi 28 / 34 29 The quiet of an early morning. Image Source: Unsplash / Amelia Bartlett 29 / 34 30 Sharing stories around a cackling fire. Image Source: Unsplash / Nathan Lindahl 30 / 34 31 The smell of freshly cut grass. Image Source: Unsplash / Jonas Weckschmied 31 / 34 32 A tight hug. Image Source: Unsplash / Hian Oliveira 32 / 34 33 Taking the first step on a freshly fallen blanket of snow. Image Source: Getty / R.Tsubin 33 / 34 34 Seeing a rainbow. Image Source: Unsplash / Marion Michele 34 / 34 Life AdviceAdvice