Routine really helps my mental well-being. I find my days tend to be better from Monday-Friday when I have a regular schedule (wake up at 6:45am, shower, feed cats, breakfast, walk to placement, spend 8 hours at placement, etc.) than during the weekend where I tend not to get much done.

It especially helps when I am working towards a goal, however small. My big goal right now is to graduate from college, which will happen May 2019. Working towards something that is important for me, that I feel passionate about...it gives me a sense of purpose.

So my list for happiness would definitely include a routine, dreams/goals, spending time with people I love, taking time to have fun, and laughter.