This is life’s greatest small victory…

Small victories

by Emma Dodds |
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The people have spoken - and THESE are the greatest small victories in life

There are loads of small things in life that can put a smile on your face.

Let's be honest, being an adult is hard and can often feel a bit chaotic - so we take pleasure in the small victories that give us a bit of light relief for a moment.

And in a survey undertaken on behalf of Casumo.com, an online casino, Brits have had their say and decided on the top 50 best small victories.

GALLERY: This is what your star sign can reveal about your parenting style...

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Swipe through to find out what your star sign says about your parenting style...

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Aquarius - The creative parent

You love nothing more than helping your kids come up with original ideas for their school projects, and are content spending afternoons at home making things.But, at the same time, you realise that time away from the kids is important.

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Pisces - The push-over parent

Your kids know EXACTLY how to get round you, and you always find yourself giving in to another treat or just one more episode of their favourite TV show. You're the one they come to when they're upset – but don't be afraid to ask for help sometimes!

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Aries - The trendy parent

Funny and adventurous – you're the parent all of their friends love. You don't mind so much when your kids say a bad word, so long as they don't make a habit of it. Being slightly impatient, you're not afraid to admit you and the children get on so much better now they're older.

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Taurus - The responsible parent

You're cool under pressure, and your little ones know they can come to you whatever the problem. But you also have high hopes for them, which means you're the parent they really don't want to disappoint.

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Gemini - The unpredictable parent

Absolutely nothing phases you. In fact, you're so prepared for anything, your fellow parents call you super mummy/daddy. Despite this, being a Gemini, the kids know you're always up for a practical joke…

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Cancer - The emotional parent

For you, the worst thing in the world is being separated from your kids – even when they've flown the nest. You will do anything to protect them and, no matter how old they get, they'll always be your babies.

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Leo - The pushy parent

There's no doubt about it: your kids are THE best. You want them to be smart and popular – there's no excuse for being a shrinking violet. You're the mum/dad who organises the best parties and you run all of the social groups.

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Virgo - The overprotective parent

Perfection is key for you, and the worst thing would be seeing disappointment in your kids' faces. They're always dressed accordingly to the weather and you wouldn't dream of missing a doctor's appointment.

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Libra - The zen parent

Your kids are best friends, because your cool, calm and collected nature means fights are diffused before they've even started. Shouting is a rarity in your home, but you have no problem holding down a punishment if needed.

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Scorpio - The soccer mum/dad

Much like Leo parents you want your kids to be top of their game for everything. Whether that's ballet or football, swimming or horse-riding – your little ones represent the school in their chosen sport and you'll stop at nothing to keep them there.

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Sagittarius - The ‘cool’ parent

Yes – you're the mum from Mean Girls. While your kids do actually want to talk to you about all the sensitive subjects, they sometimes wish you'd stop trying to become besties with their pals. Although, they LOVE that you're always up for a party.

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Capricorn - The practical parent

Everything in your life, even down to the school run, is like a military operation. You're always on top of things and there's no chance of you being late – for anything. Because of this, your babies know you'll have the solution to any problem, big or small.

You will be LESS than shocked to discover that the top four in the list are money-related...

According to the results, British people are happiest when they find long-forgotten about cash in the pocket of a coat they've not worn for a while.

To be fair, that is an EXCELLENT feeling.

But how often do we FORGET there's money in our pockets?!

Anyway - back to the matter at hand.

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The second best little victory is when you are planning to buy something, and it gets reduced in price.

The third is when you get an unexpected discount at the till, and the fourth is when you randomly find money on the floor.

But the study also found that the little happy-highs we get from these moments don't last long... Only 20 minutes!

That's all we need though, right?!

Apparently, we as a nation need a few more happy moments in our lives, with only one in 10 people reporting that they live in an optimistic, "glass half-full" state.

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