{"id":10107,"date":"2019-06-21T13:11:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T20:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redshoezone.ca\/?p=10107"},"modified":"2019-06-06T13:11:31","modified_gmt":"2019-06-06T20:11:31","slug":"get-more-joy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohmywordjournal.com\/redshoezone\/get-more-joy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get more joy in your life right now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aaaahhhhh<\/em> Joy! Who doesn’t want more of this lovely feeling in their life?<\/p>\n

The women I talk to say what they most long for is more joy.<\/p>\n

So…let’s make it happen!<\/p>\n

Something I\u2019ve learned over the years is that real joy doesn\u2019t come from the big things like accomplishments it comes from the heart tickling feeling found in the small things and in the conscious choices we make. It\u2019s subtle, soft moments that fill our hearts and bodies.<\/p>\n

While we can\u2019t \u2018chase\u2019 joy there are some things we can do to provide a cozy place where joy wants to put down her roots. Interestingly they are all free or rather…..priceless.<\/p>\n

1. Impromptu detours<\/h2>\n

Get off the beaten path. Take a new route. I\u2019m often awe struck by what I\u2019m \u2018seeing\u2019 for the first time. A smile creeps out onto my face and I feel the little tickles inside.<\/p>\n

2. Smell the flowers<\/h2>\n

Stop and really look at these tiny beautiful things. Some of them have faces can you see? You\u2019re sure to smile.<\/p>\n

3. Dance in the kitchen on the patio\u2026..anywhere<\/h2>\n

Turn on happy music that makes you want to move\u2026 old Beach boys\u2026Spice Girls (my workout class used to play Spice girls and we’d all immediately start smiling, moving, laughing its just happy music)\u2026Pharrell Williams Happy (always does the trick).<\/p>\n

4. Change your screen savers<\/h2>\n

Maybe it\u2019s a photo of a loved one or a place that evokes wonderful memories. Change it up.<\/p>\n

5. Journal your gratitude<\/h2>\n

Expressing gratitude creates more to be grateful for. Remembering all the little moments brings gentle floods of joy. If you missed this…catch it here.<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Have a picnic<\/h2>\n

Pull out a blanket, grab some yummy finger food and go.\u00a0 It’s a happy thing\u2026slowing down….being in the fresh air. Take friends or go alone, either way it’s lovely.<\/p>\n

7. Go for a walk<\/h2>\n

Whether its early in the morning, \u00a0during the day or a night time stroll being outside will rejuvenate and put a smile on your face.<\/p>\n

8. Reorganize<\/h2>\n

Your wallet, Your closet. Your purse. Your fridge. Your garage. Your home. Making things orderly allows you to take a deep breath. Aaahhhhh. There\u2019s a reason for the new ‘verb’…Marie Kondo-ing!<\/em><\/p>\n

9. Get in touch with someone you\u2019ve been thinking about<\/h2>\n

People pop into our minds over and over and we think ..I should get in touch.\u00a0 Do it. Chances are they\u2019ve been thinking about you too.<\/p>\n

10. Watch a sunrise or a sunset<\/h2>\n

Mother Nature\u2019s great light shows.<\/p>\n

11. Pay it forward<\/h2>\n

One of the greatest ways we can fill ourselves up is to give what we have away.<\/p>\n

12. Take a bath<\/h2>\n

Add lavender epsom salt\u2026..light a candle\u2026turn on soft meditative music. You\u2019re tickling your insides not to mention the corners of your mouth are doing a flip.<\/p>\n

13. Sit under a tree<\/h2>\n

Just do it. You\u2019ll see\u2026.<\/p>\n

14. Smile at a stranger<\/h2>\n

Always spikes the joy meter.<\/p>\n

15. Hold a hug a little longer<\/h2>\n

This is the best \u2026. it\u2019s like a day at the spa.<\/p>\n

16. Choose joy every day<\/h2>\n

Spend a moment each morning thinking about how you want to feel and write it down. That thought becomes top of mind and the (very clever) unconscious then looks for ways to make it concrete. Try It. \u00a0Today I choose\u2026Joy.<\/p>\n

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Consciously choosing joy and remembering joyful moments will fill your heart and tickle your insides.<\/p><\/div>\n

Remember joy is found in the little moments.<\/p>\n

A joyful mindset can be en-joyed by everyone.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s how we view at the world. The lens we look through.<\/p>\n

Put on your joy glasses to see the tiny, beautiful, joyful things.<\/p>\n

How do you find joy?<\/p>\n

I’d love to hear from you.\u00a0 Please leave a comment below.<\/p>\n

Please pass this post along to anyone who needs more Joy.<\/p>\n

It might be just the thing to shift them into a joy-ful state.<\/p>\n

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