Thrive Global: How to Find More Joy Every Day
"There’s a lot of joy all around us, but we’re not always able to connect with it unfortunately. Truth be told, we’re often just too busy being busy. We’ve got jobs to do, kids to corral, dishes to clean, lawns to mow, and the list goes on and on. But joy is right there at our fingertips. We just need to put a deeper focus on harnessing it. It really doesn’t take much to give it a more prominent role in our lives.
Here are 6 tips for grabbing more than your fair share of joy:
- Smile at people. Basic, yes, but isn’t it wonderful when you smile at someone, exchange a hello and they smile back? If you’ve got your head down and your eyes on the ground, you’re missing out. Embrace friendliness, and be generous with your smiles. Those extra grins go a long way in terms of boosting your mood (and that of everyone around you- bonus).
- Play music. You know those songs that make you want to get up and dance or the ones that bring back the best memories? Put them on and sing along, dance in your living room, or run to them on the treadmill. The joy will be palpable.
- Do something you love. Do you like to paint? Decorate? Do yoga or pilates? Engage in your favorite activities. You know, the ones that get your blood pumping and that make your heart sing. Bingo. You found your joy.
- Call a friend. Nothing warms our hearts like talking to an old friend that we haven’t spoken to in forever. We’re so quick to text and DM these days that we forget the joy that picking up the phone can give us! So why not call someone you adore today?
- Bake something. There’s always a sense of accomplishment when you make a delicious batch of cookies or frost a beautiful cake. You don’t have to be a pro either (mistakes do not exclude joy). So, hit the kitchen, bake it and then give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done as you share it with others. Those tasty treats will bring them joy, too.
- Do something nice (anonymously). I once went on a kick where I would randomly send people I knew $20 bills in the mail without any return address. I never told them either. There is something so magical about doing something nice for someone randomly and never taking the credit for it (a happy secret)! Your anonymous good deed can be anything. The more creative you are with it, the more joy it will bring you (and the recipients as well)!"
*Joy can be found in almost anything! It doesn't take much to bring you and others happiness! I love this list because it is so simple and anyone can do it! I think my favorite would be smiling at people because I know that when a stranger smiles at me, it makes me so happy on the inside! I love baking and calling friends too. I think that, at the core, making others happy makes me happy! Being able to share in the love through small deeds is amazing and that's why I love it here at 7 Cups! It doesn't cost anything to just lend a listening ear and provide support to members who need it!*
What types of things bring you joy in everyday life?
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Read the full article here! Do something this weekend to make yourself and someone just that much happier! 😄
@fruityPond7887
There are things that can bring us joy all around us - we just need to pay more attention to them! I think the power of a simple smile should not be underestimated as stated in the article! It just makes your day nicer when someone smiles at you or wishes you a nice day. Another thing that brings me joy is when I can see flowers blooming outside or when it is sunny.
@globalBraid3744 I love what you said! I think that we are so busy that we don't take the time to notice the little things that are very easily able to bring us joy! I love that you said flowers blooming because there are these beautiful flowers outside of one of my client's homes that are gorgeous! I look at them everytime! 😍
@fruityPond7887
I wish I could see those flowers! I love nature and all kinds of plants and also animals. What is something that brings you joy?
@fruityPond7887 This article made my day! One thing that brings me joy is hearing the birds chirping when I wake up. I love it! If I don't have a morning lecture, I would sit by the window for a couple of minutes listening to it with a mug of coffee in hand.
@comfortableNight4463 That sounds like the perfect start to your morning! I used to love waking up to the birds when I was in middle and high school because it was so early and it just made it a little easier to get out of bed 😊
@fruityPond7887 That's great! I don't get to do it most days because of my hectic schedule but I appreciate it when I get some down time.
@fruityPond7887
Since graduation I found myself calling my friends more often these days and finding a form of satisfaction and joy when doing so!
It's usually small some things that bring me joy. Like when my cat hears me wake up in the morning she immediately jumps up on the bed and comes to me for morning cuddles.
I also find great joy in making others happy or providing for their needs in anyway. Especially if they are appreciative of what I do.