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Romanticizing life is one of the simplest ways to feel happier. But if you’re not sure how to make it happen, don’t worry—you’re in the right place.
A woman on TikTok recently asked the “girlies” to share the cute, whimsical habits that add a little magic to their days. And, as expected, they delivered—offering ideas that are just as charming as they are delightful. Keep reading for their best responses, and don’t forget to upvote your favorites!
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#1
This one is kinda niche, but I’m a hairstylist. Whenever I wash my clients hair, as I give them a head massage with the conditioner I send loving thoughts into the universe over whatever is going on in their life.
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#2
Not really whimsical but I always tell random girls they r pretty because when someone calls me pretty I think about it for like a week and I hope they think about it too
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 week ago
Whenever I see someone (regardless of gender) with something cool, like a funny T-shirt or an enamel pin of a character or critter, or a neat accessory related to an IP I recognize, I always compliment it. The person is wearing the thing because they like it, and are happy to wear it, and it costs me nothing to say, "Wow, that is a really cool Pokémon lanyard!" - and who knows, it could make someone's day :)
#3
I tell my hamster not to answer the door for anyone before I leave.
#5
I teach the dog how to do things either to make them more interesting for me ('Let me show you how to start a load of laundry') or just to make him feel included ('Do you remember how to make coffee or should I walk you through it again? I know it's hard to remember since you can't practice without thumbs.')
#6
I always set my alarm clock to weird times like 8:52 am or 4:47pm because I don’t want less used numbers to be lonely or sad.
#7
I kiss my cat on both cheeks then she kisses me on both cheeks then I explain 'she's European' to no one.
Perfectly Cromulent 1 week ago
When I do this to my cat, I say "because we are French" in a French accent. (We are not French.)
#8
I say, 'May I take your coats?' when I'm peeling garlic
#9
For my own amusement I say 'officers!' and nod when I see pigeons.
cerinamroth 1 week ago
Haha! I do the magpie salute but I never thought to acknowledge pigeons before.
#10
Whenever I buy something online and it asks 'is this a gift?' I write a little gift message to myself, usually along the lines of 'you are awesome and deserve these little treats.'
Lady Eowyn 1 week ago
I did this once with a book I'd been wanting for a long time, that I planned to read on a long train ride home. It felt so nice, like a real present, when I pulled it out of my bag.
#11
I buy all the cross stitch’s/needlepoint I see at thrift stores because someone took the time to make it and I have them hung up all over my apartment
Auntriarch 1 week ago
I do that a lot with crafted stuff, glad to know I'm not the only soppy out there
#12
I say “road trip!” every time I miss an exit while driving
#13
Every time I see the moon, I shout 'Hey gurrrl! Looking amazing, you are glowing!' and just compliment the hell out of her because she’s my bestie.
#14
I wear matching pajamas every time I change my sheets so I can have what I call fancy sleep
#15
I say bless you when pets/ animals sneeze
#16
i have antarctica pinned on the weather app to check on the penguins everyday
StrangeOne 1 week ago
I like looking up the temperature of Antarctica so I can feel glad it's only -20C. When it gets up to -3C in February I start singing "We're having a heat wave, a tropical heatwave".
#17
i like to lift my pets up so they can look outside of windows they can’t normally look out of
#18
I call my to do list my TA DA list and do jazz hands as I tick things off.
#19
I heat a towel for my daughter in the dryer during her bath and then when I wrap her in it I say “here at Spa Mama we strive for a luxury 5 star experience”
Saint_Zipcodus 1 week ago
I still remember how much I loved heated towels after a bath as a child <3
#20
I say “well good thing no one overreacted” out loud to myself after a good cry
#21
i say “weee” every time i drive on a curved road
#22
I say “congrats team we made it through another day” when I get into bed at night. It’s just me
#23
forever a whimsical girl because when i was little my mum used to bring me outside every night to say goodnight to the moon and stars
#24
I like drinking water at night ouf of small wooden bowls. It makes me feel like I'm being nursed back to health by spirits.
#25
I like to think when i’m putting on make up i’m enhancing my features I.E ( mascara = seeing the good in people or Lip liner / gloss = speaking gratitude and positivity )
GenuineJen 1 week ago
What a lovely way to remember to practice those things as well by calling them to mind.
#26
I yell GUARDS whenever a negative thought comes up … 😂
Breadcrumb. 1 week ago
I yell "like some kind of peasant!" When ever i have to take a public bus ..I am a peasant. Ahaha.
#27
I call putting on pj's 'time to pump up the jams.
#28
I hold 'office hours' every Tuesday at a local coffee shop, which means I sit on the couch and order drinks for 4-5 hours while various friends and acquaintances visit me to yap abt books and gossip.
Maggie Fulton 1 week ago
I used to do that and write letters to friends and family, back in the days of physical letter writing.
#29
I sleep in vintage nightgowns, it makes me feel like an 1800s princess✨
#31
Sometimes, a couple hours before bed, I go in my room and turn down the bed, spray a bit of lavender, maybe light a candle, put my water with lemon on my bedside table. Then when I get ready to go to bed a couple hours later I walk in and say 'I love turndown service!' as though it’s a pleasant surprise.
#33
When I feed my dog I say, “the usual?” And when he’s done I say, “how was everything this evening?”
Blue Bunny of Happiness 1 week ago
I love how we all talk to our pets. Every morning I greet my bunnies by asking if they slept well.
#34
I sew a small heart on the back left pocket of all my jeans
#35
If I want to have negative thoughts about myself I have to think them in a cockney accent.
#36
I tell my cat she’s in charge when I’m going out the door
#37
I say, 'my lady,' every time I walk by a mirror.
#38
I tell my dishes it's bath time.
GenuineJen 1 week ago
This is a wonderful mind switch. I will use this going forward in solidarity :D
#39
Before i leave the house i tell my gecko “don’t do anything i wouldn’t do”
Blue Bunny of Happiness 1 week ago
I tell the rabbits, don’t kill yourself, don’t kill each other, don’t kill the house…. So far, so good.
#40
If I have a big scary day ahead of me I look at the front door and wave at my future self to give me courage - I wave back when I get home and say ‘we did it!’ 🎀
#41
i make mini versions of all the books i read and keep them in a mini bookshelf on my normal bookshelf
#42
when I lose anything, I ask the fairies to help me find it and they do
Jane Jayne Jain Jeign Jein 1 week ago (edited)
When a bee or wasp is too close for comfort I say hello, wish it a good day and ask it to move along now, perhaps pointing out some lovely flowers they might be interested in visiting.
#44
listen to french music in my headphones while I grocery shop. Makes it more romantic and less mundane feeling
#45
i get so insansly excited about smaller versions of regular sized things, they are my passion
Son of Philosoraptor 1 week ago
We collect the inadvertently subversive. Like a detailed Hallmark Christmas ornament of The Predator. Because nothing says Jesus like hunting humans for entertainment!
#47
i have an imaginary friend Charlotte that i’m always trying to impress by being a good person
#48
idk about whimsical but i say “skrrrt” every time i turn a corner
StrangeOne 1 week ago
Same. In an empty aisle, sometimes I'll go down a bit fast and put my feet up on the cart like a kid.
#49
I carry around a small trinket sack in my purse and fill it with trinkets that I collect which remind me of happy memories!
#50
I purposely brush out my curly hair because I think frizzy curls look whimsical
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How do you feel about romanticizing everyday tasks?
It's essential for happiness
Not really my style
Depends on my mood
I haven't tried it yet
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Data1001 1 week ago
I'm a guy, so maybe I'm not supposed to be here, lol -- but these were all adorable and wonderful,.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 week ago
Whimsy isn't just for women! It's for men, women, non-binary people, and genderfluid people! <3
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Cronecast AtTheRisingMoon 1 week ago
This was the biggest smile inducer , what an awesome list!
Data1001 1 week ago
I'm a guy, so maybe I'm not supposed to be here, lol -- but these were all adorable and wonderful,.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 week ago
Whimsy isn't just for women! It's for men, women, non-binary people, and genderfluid people! <3
Load More Replies... Cronecast AtTheRisingMoon 1 week ago
This was the biggest smile inducer , what an awesome list!
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