The UK’s top 50 little thrills of everyday life revealed

The top 50 tiny joys of daily life in the UK have been identified by new study from Tesco.

Finding money in a pocket ranked first among the nation's top 50 small joys in the current climate, with money-saving situations prominently represented.

Other money-focused ‘little wins’ include noting a favourite product is on special offer (27 per cent), getting an unexpected bonus or tip (24 per cent), and making a huge saving at the till when using a loyalty card/app (22 per cent).

About a third (34 per cent) of UK adults, according to research conducted to coincide with the launch of the new Tesco Clubcard Pricing advertising campaign, said they get a daily thrill from shopping.

Here is the full list.

The nation’s top 50 ‘little thrills’:

1. Unexpectedly finding money in a pocket - 35 per cent
2. The sun shining when you wake up in the morning - 35 per cent
3. Snuggling into bed after putting fresh sheets on it - 34 per cent
4. Receiving a gift that you weren’t expecting - 33 per cent
5. Getting praise for something - 28 per cent
6. Paying your shopping bill using vouchers earned through loyalty points - 27 per cent
7. Seeing that a favourite product is on special offer - 27 per cent
8. Finding a parking space right outside the place you want go in - 27 per cent
9. Someone saying “I love you” - 25 per cent
10. Being cooked a meal - 25 per cent
11. Getting a free upgrade at a hotel or on a flight - 25 per cent
12. Getting an unexpected bonus / tip - 24 per cent
13. Getting a compliment from a stranger - 24 per cent
14. When a traffic light turns green just as you approach it - 24 per cent
15. Car passing its MOT - 24 per cent
16. Getting to finish work early- 23 per cent
17. Using a loyalty card/app at the till, and then seeing the amount of money it’s saved you - 22 per cent
18. Getting to a store checkout that’s just opened with no queue - 22 per cent
19. Finishing a good book - 21 per cent
20. Realising you have a huge build-up of loyalty points on your card - 21 per cent
21. The train / bus arrives just as you arrive on the platform / at the bus stop - 20 per cent
22. Waking up and realising it’s the weekend - 20 per cent
23. Receiving a message or phone call from someone you love/fancy - 19 per cent   
24. Putting on new clothes or shoes - 19 per cent        
25. When the clocks change, and you get an extra hour in bed - 18 per cent        
26. When a journey takes less time than expected and you arrive at your destination early - 18 per cent        
27. When your sports team win a game - 18 per cent        
28. When you wake up feeling fresh after a late night - 17 per cent        
29. Finding the last piece of clothing in your size on the rack - 17 per cent
30. When you have a good hair day - 17 per cent        
31. Getting your car cleaned for free when you go to the garage - 13 per cent
32. Successfully getting through to buy concert/festival tickets online - 13 per cent
33. Getting an email or text with a discount code/ sale announcement - 13 per cent
34. Coming home late and remembering you have leftovers you can eat - 12 per cent
35. Getting paid ahead of pay day - 12 per cent
36. When you have a good skin day - 12 per cent
37. Using a satisfying pen - 12 per cent
38. Finishing a hard workout - 11 per cent
39. Getting an invite to a party / wedding - 12 per cent
40. Turning your out-of-office on your work emails - 11 per cent
41. When someone likes your post on social media - 11 per cent
42. Finding the dishwasher has already been emptied - 10 per cent
43. Getting a personal best on a run / for a workout - 10 per cent
44. Waking up a minute before your alarm - 10 per cent
45. Finding your egg is a double yolker - 10 per cent
46. Finding a full tank of petrol in your car - nine per cent
47. Being sent a funny meme - nine per cent
48. When your children sleep through an entire night - nine per cent
49. Seeing a dog in a cute outfit - eight per cent
50. Getting a notification of a match on your dating app - six per cent