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!
#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.
https://www.tiktok.com/@abigail.bailey0/video/7468466246661475627?embed_source=121374463%2C121468991%2C121439635%2C121433650%2C121404358%2C121497414%2C73319236%2C121477481%2C121351166%2C121487028%2C73347567%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%2C121503376%3Bnull%3Bembed_blank&refer=embed&referer_url=www.upworthy.com%2Fwomen-are-sharing-quirky-things-they-do-to-make-life-more-whimsical-and-it-s-pure-delight&referer_video_id=7468466246661475627, nrradmin
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#2

I tell my hamster not to answer the door for anyone before I leave.
https://www.tiktok.com/@abigail.bailey0/video/7468466246661475627?embed_source=121374463%2C121468991%2C121439635%2C121433650%2C121404358%2C121497414%2C73319236%2C121477481%2C121351166%2C121487028%2C73347567%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%2C121503376%3Bnull%3Bembed_blank&refer=embed&referer_url=www.upworthy.com%2Fwomen-are-sharing-quirky-things-they-do-to-make-life-more-whimsical-and-it-s-pure-delight&referer_video_id=7468466246661475627, Frenjamin Benklin
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#3

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
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#4

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.')
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#5

I hot glued a bow tie onto the Roomba and we call him Jeffrey.
https://www.tiktok.com/@abigail.bailey0/video/7468466246661475627?embed_source=121374463%2C121468991%2C121439635%2C121433650%2C121404358%2C121497414%2C73319236%2C121477481%2C121351166%2C121487028%2C73347567%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%2C121503376%3Bnull%3Bembed_blank&refer=embed&referer_url=www.upworthy.com%2Fwomen-are-sharing-quirky-things-they-do-to-make-life-more-whimsical-and-it-s-pure-delight&referer_video_id=7468466246661475627, freepik
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#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.
https://www.tiktok.com/@abigail.bailey0/video/7468466246661475627?embed_source=121374463%2C121468991%2C121439635%2C121433650%2C121404358%2C121497414%2C73319236%2C121477481%2C121351166%2C121487028%2C73347567%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%2C121503376%3Bnull%3Bembed_blank&refer=embed&referer_url=www.upworthy.com%2Fwomen-are-sharing-quirky-things-they-do-to-make-life-more-whimsical-and-it-s-pure-delight&referer_video_id=7468466246661475627, Getty Images
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#7

I say, 'May I take your coats?' when I'm peeling garlic
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#8

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
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#9

I kiss my cat on both cheeks then she kisses me on both cheeks then I explain 'she's European' to no one.
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#10

For my own amusement I say 'officers!' and nod when I see pigeons.
https://www.tiktok.com/@abigail.bailey0/video/7468466246661475627?embed_source=121374463%2C121468991%2C121439635%2C121433650%2C121404358%2C121497414%2C73319236%2C121477481%2C121351166%2C121487028%2C73347567%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%2C121503376%3Bnull%3Bembed_blank&refer=embed&referer_url=www.upworthy.com%2Fwomen-are-sharing-quirky-things-they-do-to-make-life-more-whimsical-and-it-s-pure-delight&referer_video_id=7468466246661475627, sanjiv nayak
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#11

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.'
https://www.tiktok.com/@abigail.bailey0/video/7468466246661475627?embed_source=121374463%2C121468991%2C121439635%2C121433650%2C121404358%2C121497414%2C73319236%2C121477481%2C121351166%2C121487028%2C73347567%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%2C121503376%3Bnull%3Bembed_blank&refer=embed&referer_url=www.upworthy.com%2Fwomen-are-sharing-quirky-things-they-do-to-make-life-more-whimsical-and-it-s-pure-delight&referer_video_id=7468466246661475627, Marcial Comeron
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#12

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.
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#14

I say “road trip!” every time I miss an exit while driving
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#15

I wear matching pajamas every time I change my sheets so I can have what I call fancy sleep
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#16
i like to lift my pets up so they can look outside of windows they can’t normally look out of
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#17

I call my to do list my TA DA list and do jazz hands as I tick things off.
https://www.tiktok.com/@abigail.bailey0/video/7468466246661475627?embed_source=121374463%2C121468991%2C121439635%2C121433650%2C121404358%2C121497414%2C73319236%2C121477481%2C121351166%2C121487028%2C73347567%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%2C121503376%3Bnull%3Bembed_blank&refer=embed&referer_url=www.upworthy.com%2Fwomen-are-sharing-quirky-things-they-do-to-make-life-more-whimsical-and-it-s-pure-delight&referer_video_id=7468466246661475627, Thomas Bormans
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#18
i have antarctica pinned on the weather app to check on the penguins everyday
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#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”
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#20

I say “well good thing no one overreacted” out loud to myself after a good cry
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