One moment of joy can change your day. One day of joy can change your life. And one joyous life can change the world. Unfortunately, joy is not something that’s ready-made. It must come from within. Fortunately, you have a choice to allow joy to flow, once you know how. The knowing part is easy. It’s remembering that you actually have a choice that can be a challenge. But with a bit of practice and mindful awareness, the spirit of joy can become a central part of who you are. And when that happens, your entire life will change for the better.
This week, make happiness a priority by giving yourself permission to experience the positive side of life. Avoid the tendency to criticize, free yourself of any lingering stress or negativity, and take inventory of your emotions to start creating the joyous life you deserve. Here are five quick tips that you can put into practice right now to see immediate results:
1. Filter your world
This week, avoid the negative voices in your head. Surround yourself with books, people, and information that uplift your spirit.
2. Finish things
Take advantage of the spare time you have between meetings and phone calls to work on and complete the things on your to-do list. Finishing things you’ve been putting off can create a satisfactory sense of joy. Choose production over perfection to boost your momentum.
3. Build confidence
Confidence is like a muscle—you build it through consistent action. The next time you’re afraid of doing something, count down from five and just do it.
4. Health check
Take time to ensure you’re doing something every day for your physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Take a walk, read something educational, meditate or spend some quiet time listening to the sounds of nature. Breathe deep and relax. Balance is the key to true happiness.
5. Practice self-care
The next time your anger gets the best of you, be quick to recognize it, learn from it, and move on. Stop beating yourself up over your mistakes. We all make them. The key is to learn from them and continue to improve.
Life offers unlimited opportunities to be happy. All it takes is awareness and a willingness to unwrap the gifts that surround us at any given moment. Where will you find your joy?
What are some of the ways you can think of to increase your joy? I’d love to hear about it. Leave a comment if you enjoyed this article. If you can think of someone who would benefit from reading this post, please pass it on.
Until next time...
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