1000 Awesome Things
A countdown of a thousand small good things, from the cold side of the pillow to popping bubble wrap, written daily for years.
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How to get the most from it
1000 Awesome Things sits in The Wholesome Web under Unwind, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something wholesome and cosy.
About this category: Animals, kindness, compliments from strangers and pages built purely to improve your afternoon. No irony anywhere on this list.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Something kind-hearted
- Somewhere low-key to settle into
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
1000 Awesome Things: quick answers
Is 1000 Awesome Things free?
Yes. 1000 Awesome Things is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use 1000 Awesome Things?
No. You can use 1000 Awesome Things without signing up for anything.
Does 1000 Awesome Things work on a phone?
Yes. 1000 Awesome Things works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is 1000 Awesome Things safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does 1000 Awesome Things take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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