I am happier when...

[cjsmith]

I help someone else.
I have accomplished something I can be proud of (large or small). (This was like "emotional weather insurance" for a few days.)
It's sunny out and/or I have a lot of light where I am.
I take occasional breaks just to relax.
I'm watching my kitties do something cute.
I've had a shower, food, and sleep recently.
I'm hearing happy-sounding (usually energetic) music.
I am exercising regularly or I have exercised recently.

What about you?

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[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

...I help someone else.
...I am learning something in which I'm very interested.
...I've accomplished something I've not done before.
...the humidity is low and the air pressure is steady/not too high or low.
...when I'm clean, physically.
...loved ones are happy.

[rampling.livejournal.com]

I am happier when...
I help someone else.
I've accomplished something (large or small)
I finish something I've been putting off
It's dark out and not hot or humid, or I'm away from the sun and at a comfy temperature
I "go with the flow" on something that captures my interest
I'm watching my kitty doing just about anything
I've had a shower, food, and sleep recently
I'm hearing music I like, generally happy or thought-provoking stuff
I'm reading an excellent book (usually SF or science or skepticism)
I have cheese &/or dark chocolate &/or any favorite food
I meet a cool new person who seems happy to have met me
I visit with a good friend or dating partner
I hang out with my sister
I make pretty geometric structures with my Geomag toys

[hopeforyou.livejournal.com]

I am happier...

When I help someone else.
When my help is appreciated.
When I've finished something I've been wanting to for some time.
When I take a walk with good music on my mp3 player.
When the sun is outside and I can feel it warming my back.
When I am walking in nature, especially near oceans and/or eucalyptus.
When a cat is curled up on me and sleeping.
When I've had enough sleep and good food.
When I feel relatively healthy.
When I have good sex on a regular basis.
When I feel close to my partner(s) and there are no problems.
When I make a decision I feel confident about.
When I spend some time having fun with friends a few times a week.
When I am dancing to music I really love.
When I watch funny and absurd movies.
When I smell frangipanis, especially while wearing a lei.
When I've had a nice warm shower or used a hot tub.
When I get pain relief.
When I find a new gluten-free item at a store and it is delicious.
When someone gives me something nice, as a surprise -- like the daffodils yesterday.
When I have at least one stable element going for me in life, even if everything else changes.
When I have something to look forward to, short-term and long-term.
When I spend a balanced amount of time by myself, with friends, and with some creative project.
When I have something ultra-soft wrapped around me -- sheets, blankets, clothing, etc.
When people tell me they love me, and it shows.

[firecat]

All those, and:

I see pretty plants, especially self-sewn or otherwise untended ones
I am spending time with dogs
I am deep in the throes of learning something new for my own sake
I'm listening to or reading a really well written book
My environment is on the less messy side

I am happier when...

[jcgbigler.livejournal.com]

I'm with people.
My kids come running up to hug me the second I walk in the door.
I make people smile.
I am teaching. Doesn't matter whether it's high school chemistry, morris dancing, rappelling, lockpicking, or whatever.
The "lightbulb comes on" for my students. (http://jcgbigler.livejournal.com/17115.html)
Someone else accomplishes something they can be proud of because of me.
I am playing music with other musicians.
I get half a pound of coffee out of the coffee roaster and it turns out to be a perfect full city roast.
I have time to write.
I come up with a really geeky pun and someone else laughs at it.
Nancy leaves me little notes in my viola case, on the driver's seat of my car, or someplace else that she knows I'll eventually find it.
I see pretty things on the ocean as I drive by, such as reflected moonlight, a sunrise, rough waves, sea smoke, or ice floes.
People leave comments or respond to my comments on LJ. :)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Ooo yes, pain relief. And something to look forward to. I clearly left out a few fundamentals :-)

[jcgbigler.livejournal.com]

I liked this question so much that I reposted as a meme in my own journal (giving you due credit, of course).

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

I saw that - that was cool! 8-)

I left out quite a few on my own list. People's comments have reminded me. Maybe that's the niftiest part of this: I get to add to the collection of happy-making things.