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Neil Pasricha is the New York Times bestselling author of 1000 Awesome Things — a blog that won Best in the World and became a book series selling millions of copies. Home of his daily happiness practice.

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#550 When your roommate cleans the place while you’re away
Nov 13, 2026 · original
My friend Peter has a theory. We were aimlessly chitter-chatting the other day when he mentioned he only does housework when his girlfriend isn’t home. I thought it was a bit strange but Peter patiently broke it down for me in three big points: 1. Hugs and kisses . When his girlfriend shows up after a long day with her bangs sweat-glued to her forehead, she’s not always in a great mood. But when she notices the all rock-hard tomato stains scraped off the stovetop and the telltale blue-tinged hint of fresh toilet bowl, her mood cheers right up and Peter scores some love. 2. Ditch the guilt . Then there’s the big problem with cleaning up when your roommate, boyfriend, or wife is lying on the couch. While you’re straightening magazines and vacuuming in front of them, they feel guilty for chilling out. Forget the hugs — this time you’re scoring a big sigh, some lazy stinkeye, and a half-asse
#551 Photosynthesis
Nov 12, 2026 · original
Plants convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into oxygen which allows us to live. AWESOME! Access my all-new awesome things when you sign-up for the daily awesome thing newsletter: Photo from: here The post #551 Photosynthesis appeared first on 1000 Awesome Things .
#552 When you went to the gym yesterday
Nov 11, 2026 · original
Because now you can take a break today. AWESOME! There’s even more awesome here: Photo from: here The post #552 When you went to the gym yesterday appeared first on 1000 Awesome Things .
#553 When a friend returns something they borrowed so long ago you forgot you owned it
Nov 10, 2026 · original
We’ve all been there. Sometimes good friends draft the first season of your favorite DVD or stuff your tattered paperback in their saggy backpack before heading into the trenches. When you say goodbye that night you smile strongly and act brave but there are hot salty tears in your eyes. Because you never know. In the first few months Season 1 of ALF is serving the nation you think about him constantly and try to make sure he’s safe. You casually ask about him at parties or dream up plans to steal him back from your friend’s cold, dark basement. Sadly, despite your best efforts, eventually the gappy bookshelves and empty jewel cases at home get dusty and memories get lost in the swirling swallows of time. It’s a funny thing but I suppose after enough calendar flips and changing seasons your thoughts just slowly fade away. Maybe one year you upgrade your DVDs, stash your CD collection in
#554 Staying in your pajamas all day
Nov 9, 2026 · original
It’s a rare treat. Maybe it’s that lazy Sunday with a hot coffee, fat paper , and dusty sunlight beaming through the windows. Or maybe it’s the Friday sick day where you leave the glasses on, tie the ponytail up, and lounge around in a robe watching soaps with the cat. Or maybe it’s Mother’s Day after breakfast cuddling up with the kids watching movies before ordering pizza for dinner. Sure, sometimes you wake up without firm plans to stay in your pajamas all day. Maybe you have some errands, a lunch date, or a grocery list. But sometimes those plans hit the ground and you pass The Pajama Point Of No Return — that moment where you suddenly realize you’re too close to bedtime to worry about getting ready for the day. Yes, once in a while, once in a moment , maybe just once a year, it’s fun to have a super chilled-out lazy You Day full of peaceful relaxing in some warm and comfy clothes. A
#555 Proper urinal etiquette
Nov 6, 2026 · original
Just look at us. We blast rocketships into outer space, talk to people across the planet in seconds , and swallow little pills to take away our headaches. Yet despite these giant leaps forward one thing’s still pretty primal around the world. Ladies, it ain’t pretty, but most guys unzip and drip into a dirty wall toilet while standing next to a bunch of other dudes. Thankfully there’s some unspoken urinal etiquette to help answer the call of nature with class: 1. Respect The Buffer. The goal is to leave as much space as possible between yourself and fellow urinators. Take the corners first, take the middle last, and when it’s tight out there use the stall or come back later. Elbow contact should be avoided at all costs. 2. High Shhh Alert. Talking is frowned upon especially in the mall, workplace, or everywhere. This ain’t no coffee shop, people. Save that for the sinks. 3. Temporary Foo
#556 When you’re in the fastest moving lane in a traffic jam
Nov 5, 2026 · original
Sure, maybe you’re cruising way below the speed limit, but those other guys ain’t even moving. Yes, now’s the time to smile and enjoy your few fleeting moments as the fastest game in town. AWESOME! Each day I write a brand-new awesome thing just for my newsletter. Join here: Photo from: here The post #556 When you’re in the fastest moving lane in a traffic jam appeared first on 1000 Awesome Things .
#557 When you fold a piece of paper so it fits in the envelope perfectly
Nov 4, 2026 · original
Lick and load, people. Yeah, yeah, sure, we ain’t mailing letters much these days but we both know there’s the odd time you’re forced to fold-n-crease a piece of paper and snug it tightly into a envelope for some smoooooooth mailing. Now, if you don’t nail it properly you get a fat wedge sticking out the top of the envelope and are left with two horrible choices: 1. The Creasy Jungle. This is where you unfold and refold your crinkly masterpiece. It’s not ideal because there’s no hiding your terrible folding habits. Your letter gets so messy you may as well mail them a stinkbomb or an envelope full of fire ants at this point. 2. The Fat Flabby Fold-Down. This one’s the postage equivalent of attempting an awkward twelve-point turn when your parallel parking job ends up three feet from the curb. When you’re rocking the fat flabby you’re just bending that top crease backwards really tightly.
#558 Getting a stuck ball out of somewhere by using another ball
Nov 3, 2026 · original
This is the childhood version of Mr. Fixit. Whether you’re shooting free throws in the driveway, whipping tennis balls at a wall , or tossing frisbees in the park , it always happens, man. Someone tosses it a bit too high, a bit too wobbly , or a bit too wrong direction, and suddenly your whole game gets lodged in a tight squeeze. Now, the best way to unjam that ball is of course by using its fellow family members against it. This is the backyard equivalent of putting the hostage taker’s mom on the phone during the tense negotiations. “Antonio, please. It’s your mother. You don’t have to do this,” the bald, withered tennis ball in the crowded street pleads over the radio to the angry scarred one sitting in the gutter. “I love you, Antonio.” Yes, using one ball to rescue another one is a truly great thing. Just make sure you watch out for these potential trip-ups along the way: 1. Double
#559 Getting to McDonald’s right when they’re switching from breakfast to lunch
Nov 2, 2026 · original
You weren’t sure if you were gonna score that cheese-drippy sandwich or crispy hashbrown soaking through the paper sleeve. But you ran in the door and then barely scored a hot and steamy breakfast before the menus flipped, the lights started flashing, and hot burgers started rolling off the line. Now you can kill your early morning munchies a few different ways. Yes, grab that greasy breakfast before the buzzer, snag a fresh lunch after the flip , or go half-and-half with an Egg McMuffin with fries stuffed in it or a Big Mac with a hashbrown patty in place of the middle bun. You’re a fast-food superstar. AWESOME! Make your inbox awesome: Photo from: here The post #559 Getting to McDonald’s right when they’re switching from breakfast to lunch appeared first on 1000 Awesome Things .

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