Finding Joy in Life is a journey that many of us are on. We are going to deep dive into things that bring joy, how to be happy and what you can do to make your journey to joy even better.
“What things do you do regularly that bring you joy?” As you’re going through your day, find the small moments that bring you joy and happiness. Try it for a week, and if you notice things repeating, try and make time for those things especially on days when you’re not feeling 100.
One way I’ve brought more joy and authentic happiness into my life has been by celebrating the small things. Try it out this week! Allow yourself a moment or two to say, “Good job!” Pat yourself on the back, and allow yourself to enjoy that feeling of accomplishment.
This one should come as absolutely no surprise, but expressing gratitude is consistently associated with greater happiness. It allows you to focus on the good instead of the bad, which will automatically help you begin to start feeling joy.
People ask me all the time, how I continue to stay positive even when the outcome seems bleak, and the answer is simple. I am an optimist because I choose to be optimistic. I’m not just finding joy in life, I’m actively looking for it.
Being busy is overrated. Slowing down encompasses so many of the things we’ve already talked about. It’s about taking time to celebrate the small things, focusing on what brings you joy, and taking a deep breath to focus on the present world.
– Compliment a stranger. – Leave a nice tip when dining out. – Donate food to the needy. – Work at a soup kitchen. – Smile at people. – Showing kindness, even in tough situations.