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
I tell my hamster not to answer the door for anyone before I leave.
#2
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.
#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
#4
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.
#5
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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#6
I hot glued a bow tie onto the Roomba and we call him Jeffrey.
#7
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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#8
For my own amusement I say 'officers!' and nod when I see pigeons.
#9
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.'
#10
I say, 'May I take your coats?' when I'm peeling garlic
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#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
#12
I say “road trip!” every time I miss an exit while driving
#13
I say “well good thing no one overreacted” out loud to myself after a good cry
#14
I wear matching pajamas every time I change my sheets so I can have what I call fancy sleep
Image credits: Grace
#15
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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#16
i have antarctica pinned on the weather app to check on the penguins everyday
#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 say bless you when pets/ animals sneeze
#20
i say “weee” every time i drive on a curved road
#21
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.
#22
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”
#23
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 )
#24
I yell GUARDS whenever a negative thought comes up … 😂
#25
I say “congrats team we made it through another day” when I get into bed at night. It’s just me
#26
I call putting on pj's 'time to pump up the jams.
#27
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
#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.
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#29
If I want to have negative thoughts about myself I have to think them in a cockney accent.
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#30
I sleep in vintage nightgowns, it makes me feel like an 1800s princess✨
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#31
When I feed my dog I say, “the usual?” And when he’s done I say, “how was everything this evening?”
#32
I offer silent well wishes when strangers pass by like I’m a fairy 🧚
#33
I sew a small heart on the back left pocket of all my jeans
#34
I tell my cat she’s in charge when I’m going out the door
#35
I blame my messy house on my imaginary roommate, Crispin.
#36
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.
#37
I say, 'my lady,' every time I walk by a mirror.
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#38
I tell my dishes it's bath time.
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#39
Before i leave the house i tell my gecko “don’t do anything i wouldn’t do”
#40
i get so insansly excited about smaller versions of regular sized things, they are my passion
#41
i make mini versions of all the books i read and keep them in a mini bookshelf on my normal bookshelf
#42
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!’ 🎀
#43
when I lose anything, I ask the fairies to help me find it and they do
#44
listen to french music in my headphones while I grocery shop. Makes it more romantic and less mundane feeling
#45
idk about whimsical but i say “skrrrt” every time i turn a corner
#46
i have an imaginary friend Charlotte that i’m always trying to impress by being a good person
#47
I purposely brush out my curly hair because I think frizzy curls look whimsical
#48
“can you hold this please” when i set my purse on an inanimate object
#49
After I go shopping, I give my cat a haul and let him sniff everything
#50
I carry around a small trinket sack in my purse and fill it with trinkets that I collect which remind me of happy memories!
