Finding Joy in the day to day
Finding joy in the day to day. Where exactly do we start?
Firstly joy doesn’t have to be all singing , all dancing, explosive moments of WOW. Joy can be found by simply enjoying life’s little pleasures, by making them special for you.
If coffee brings you joy, make it well, savour it.
if running brings you joy, grab your trainers and go go go.
If drawing floats your boat, grab a pencil and paper and spend 15 minutes every day letting it flow.
Whatever appeals to you, do it as much as you can.
Here’s a snapshot of how I find joy in my day today life. I hope it inspires you to do the same.
Hot lemon and ginger in the garden with 15min of gentle movement to ease into my day.
Breakfast with my family.
A walk in nature, even better if this is with a friend.
Good conversation to inspire my soul, or make me giggle.
Water, nuts, dark chocolate and fruit. What can I say, I’m a snacker, these three are my favourite combo.
Something to inspire me - this could be work I’m passionate about, a great book or learning something new.
Lunch in the garden, surrounded by the trees, birds, bugs and weeds.
Rest. Yoga Nidra every day, 10 - 20 minutes of deep rest for my body, mind and soul.
Cuddles with my kids, reading to them and some play too.
Meditation before bed, acupressure points, essential oils, a good book.
I don’t do all of these everyday, but I do try my best too. I’ve added in this little moments of joy and self care over the last 3 years, one at a time.
Why don’t you find something that resonates with you and start adding it into your day? Do it now, don’t overthink it, stick with it and in a months time you’ll have created a new habit which helps you feel more joyful day to day.
Lets grow Happier, Older and Wiser together ladies.
Let me know how you get on.
With love and best wishes, Heather*