Joy is all around me. And you. If I slow my mind down, Sherlock style, and really pay attention—if I open my eyes and ears and slow my breathing and notice—it’s all over the place! Take a second and look around you. Really look for joy. What do you see? I wonder with a troubled heart how much joy I missed out on because all I could see was the mess, the deadline, the to-do list, the pile, the same ole monotonous routine. How many smiles did I forfeit? How much laughter passed me by? Most importantly, how many moments of connection did I miss with my loved ones because I was looking at something else? How much living have I missed out on?
Here are my 10 tips to live a joyful life. 1. Set 3 intentions to start your day. Examples— will call an old friend. I will play with my kids. I will be gentle.
2. Tidy your home early and often. It helps your headspace be tidier too.
3. Burn the best candle. Use fancy glasswear. Make a toast. Dress up even if you have nowhere to be. An ordinary day can (and should be) celebrated.
4. Make time to read, both alone and aloud to your children. Every single day.
5. Kitchens are for more than cooking and eating. They often have the best dance floors in the house. Try them out.
6. It’s really hard to hear your own voice when your head is crowded with lots of voices. Clear them out.
7. There is absolutely nothing going on in the online world that is better than what you can cultivate in your real world with a bit of creativity and connection. Spend more time making it interesting and beautiful.
8. If you start saying positive, encouraging, genuinely kind things to your kids every day, you’ll see the power struggles dissipate and your home will be a happier place. Try it and see.
9. Don’t miss out on making a wonderful memory because you don’t want to get your hair wet or smear your mascara.
10. The years with your kids are going to be short whether you slow down and live intentionally or keep up at high speed. The only difference is the amount of beautiful memories you will collect. They’re only little once. Choose joy
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