Find Your Happy:
Start your journey to joy by really digging into what makes your heart sing. Create a life that reflects your deepest values and dreams by setting boundaries. But to do so, you may need to step back and get an outside perspective on your life. What do you want? What do you really want? Spend some time vision casting–what’s your next big dream goal? Wanna build a house? Write a book? Having a sense of direction can help you stay proud of your life progress.
Action: Make a list right now of three things you want to do or accomplish. Pick one and write out the first three steps on how you can get started. Then, make a plan for the first step!
Sometimes, It's All About You:
Ever heard that you should always put others first? Well, it’s time to shake that up a bit. To truly radiate joy, you must carve out time for self-love practices—think about daily stretches and exercises, journaling or simply immersing yourself in nature. Keep your body happy with regular exercise, yummy and nutritious foods, plenty of rest and stress-busting routines. Dive into hobbies that light a fire in your soul, and remember, every challenge is a chance to grow stronger and wiser.
Action: Make a list right now of three things that you can do for yourself. It could be something you know you love or want to try! Choose one of those and create a plan to make it happen!
Other Times, It’s About We, Not Me:
The magic of joy also blooms in the garden of relationships. Cultivate deep, meaningful connections and surround yourself with folks who lift you higher. As a starting goal, try to set up at least one weekly meet-up with a friend. It could be a coffee date with a girlfriend, a lunch break with someone who works nearby or a whole evening out for dinner and karaoke! We were created to share our lives with other people.
Action: Pick three people to reach out to and meet up with! Commit to reaching out to all of them today. It only takes a second to send a text message!
Embrace the Moment:
Wrap yourself in the beauty of now by practicing mindfulness. Be fully present, whether sipping coffee or chatting with a friend. This not only amplifies your own joy but also spreads it to those around you. Sharing your joy and gratitude openly can create ripples of happiness far and wide. Each and everything that happens in your day-to-day is intentional. Embrace it! Focus on the moment you are in. If you feel your thoughts drifting to anxieties of the future or mistakes of the past, remember the words of Jesus from Matthew 6:34, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Action: Write down one thing unique to this moment and for which you are thankful.
In our beautiful quest for happiness, we discover joy thrives in the quiet moments of self-care and the vibrant energy of community and connection. It dances in our passions and in the love we share with others. Through gratitude, mindfulness and a heart open to giving and receiving love, we weave a life rich with joy. So, let’s embrace this delightful journey together, sparkling a little brighter each day.
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