02/08/2022
Open up to Joy
Struggles in life make it seem much harder to find joy, and there’s still joy to be found! When you look back on your life, today becomes yesterday and tomorrow becomes today, so give yourself permission to enjoy something NOW, today, even if your life seems messy and uncertain or challenging. Take a time out from worrying about the unknowns of tomorrow and the past you can’t change and create space for joy, right NOW!
If you’re not sure how to let some joy in, here’s a few tips:
1) Notice the small things in life -
Spend 1 minute writing down the first things that come to mind that are small joys, now, be present in noticing those things when you experience them and start bringing those things into your NOW!
Example list - a hot shower, the smell of fresh cut grass, natures relentless beauty, a drive in the country, an unexpected opportunity, a great cup of coffee, lunch with a friend, dancing in the kitchen.
2) Focus on something that’s easy to do -
Spend 1 minute writing down what you can do today that’s easy, now pick something and get started!
Example list - take a short walk, go to a coffee shop, listen to music, call a friend, sleep in, watch a funny video clip, do 2 yoga poses, meditate 5 minutes, stretch your body, think of a pleasant memory.
3) Answer this question - What would I do today if I wasn’t worried about anything? DO THAT!
The moral of the story is: joy doesn’t find its way into your life, you find your way into joy!
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