A kiss and a cuddle tops the list of simple pleasures in life, according to research commissioned by Channel W to coincide with the 'Happiness' episode of Davina McCall's new series The Davina Hour.
It's true what they say; the best things in life are for free (well it might have been Janet Jackson who said that, but I believe everything she says.)
Also on the list is walking barefoot in sand, kindness of strangers, receiving a compliment, hearing from an old friend and sitting by a log fire.
The listeners of the Early Breakfast then got in touch to tell of their simple joys - have a read!
- “Paula I love going for brunch on a Saturday. It’s my favourite time of the week – myself and my husband drop our twins off at football and we have an hour and a half for just us, and we always go for brunch. It’s my happy place!” – Selena in Dublin
- “I agree that a cuddle is the nicest thing ever. Life isn’t about getting up at 3am for the hell of it – it’s so that those we cuddle have a good life. Very deep for a Monday morning!”
- “Clean sheets Paula! Especially if they’re just off the line!”
- “Paula I love getting a good bargain. I’m not tight but I really love the feeling when you get something for half price. Simple joy!”
- “Paula I found a tenner in a pair of jeans I hadn’t worn in ages. Can’t explain the joy!”
- “Paula getting my roots done makes me happy. Feel like a million dollars for the day!”
- “I train my daughter’s Gaelic team on a Saturday Paula and it’s the most fun and satisfying thing ever. They’re a great group of kids and some great ballers in there too!”
- “Paula as I sip my morning coffee I have to say this is one of life’s great joys. Coffee on a Monday morning. Yes.” – Dee in Wexford
- “Morning sweetp, yesterday was a day of pure joy for me. I had breakfast in bed and a long walk. And then watched films all day til we ordered a take-away!”
- Hey Paula. For me it's sharing a grand cuppa Barry's tea during the long dark winters here in Finland with my gorgeous Finnish girlfriend Tuire next to me on the sofa. PS I could do with that MacSweeney Beanie right about now!” - Jeff
- “Morning Paula a face mask on a Friday night and a cuddle from my snuggles aka my husband!”
- “Morning Paula.....love the simple joy of looking back at old family photos in an album and the wonderful memories they bring back.....enjoying the show!” - Sean in Tralee
- “Paula I gave the car in front a euro for the toll yesterday. I was only doing it so they’d move on but I felt surprisingly good afterwards!”
- “Paula getting to the bottom of the wash basket – doesn’t often happen here!”
- “A quiet, sunny garden, a book and a pot of coffee. That's how my Saturday went! Sheer bliss!” - Rob
- “Paula. The kiss and hug I get every night from my 2 kids!” - Larry from Waterford '
- “Paula when I wake at 6.30 and don’t have to get up coz I have the day off! Pure joy!” - Amanda in Cork
- “I love being on my own in my house, with a bit of grub and something on the telly!” – Dazler via Snapchat
- “Morning Paula, my simple pleasure is when I kiss my 3 year old daughter Grace goodnight and I tell her I love her to which she replies I love you more daddy. Makes my heart melt everytime!” - Mick in Laois.
- “Paula this breakfast roll = pure joy!” - Dec in Athlone
Morning @sweetpmac These may not be top of the list of simple things but on any givin' day they will hit the spot for sure pic.twitter.com/M6SLgL4w3W
— Pamela Brophy (@PamelaBrophy02) October 2, 2017
@sweetpmac I always feel good when I give someone my paid parking ticket when there's still time left on it that they can use. :-)
— ArcticChimpanzee (@ArcticChimpanze) October 2, 2017
