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New study shows it truly is the simple things in life that makes us happy

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What are those things in life that make you happy?

Is it driving through unusually free-flowing traffic on a cool summer’s morning while your favourite radio station blasts away?

Or is it coming home to a clean and fresh-smelling home after a long day?

It’s said that it’s the little things in life that make us happy – it doesn’t always take physical items to put a smile on our dial.

A recent survey in Britain proved just that.

The study – conducted by the research giant OnePoll – saw 2 000 people provide answers to a simple question: What makes you happy?

A list of 50 things was compiled and the answers range from an odd love of hearing a new lid pop open to the disgusting satisfaction of popping a pimple.

Here is the complete list:

1.       Freshly laundered bed linen

2.       Time to read a good book

3.       Getting a takeaway

4.       Having a long soak in the bath

5.       A fresh haircut

6.       A cosy night in

7.       A short break in a hotel or B&B

8.       Watching a sunset/sunrise

9.       A lunch date with a friend

10.   When someone makes you a nice cup of tea/coffee

11.   Receiving a bouquet of flowers

12.   Five minutes to yourself

13.   Luxury quilted toilet paper

14.   Catching your favourite film on TV

15.   A glass of champagne

16.   Getting your car valeted

17.   Buying fresh artisan bread

18.   Using a premium fragrance

19.   Having a manicure

20.   Going to the theatre

21.   Receiving breakfast in bed

22.   Enjoying a fine wine/whiskey

23.   Buying tickets to a concert

24.   Buying yourself flowers

25.   Leaving work half an hour early

26.   Receiving a handwritten letter

27.   Keeping an empty seat beside you on public transport

28.   Getting tickets to a sporting event

29.   A picnic

30.   Buying new make-up

31.   Paying for someone to clean your home

32.   Hitting the snooze button

33.   Applying a facemask

34.   Ordering the most extravagant dessert on the menu

35.   When the clocks go back (reverting to standard time)

36.   Hearing your favourite song on the radio

37.   Having your hair blow-dried

38.   Finding a plug socket on public transport

39.   A lazy bike ride

40.   Ordering the most expensive main course on the menu

41.   Skipping the ads on YouTube videos

42.   Splashing out on expensive toiletries

43.   Spending time away from your phone

44.   Buying a new candle

45.   Reading a magazine

46.   Getting a ride in a sports car

47.   An extra shot in your coffee

48.   Upgrading to premium seats at the cinema

49.   Being invited to corporate hospitality

50.   Getting 4G coverage unexpectedly

What can you add to the list?

Sources: The Mirror, TODAY, PollOne

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