It seems like all of us are looking for more joy in our lives. Appreciation is one of the easiest ways to feel better right away. No matter what is going on in your life, you can always find something to be grateful for. When you start to appreciate those things you do have in your life, the feeling of joy will expand as you focus more on it. We are meant to be joyous and living a fulfilling life!
So why is it that most people are not doing that? It’s because they aren’t doing the things they absolutely LOVE to do. It’s time to figure out what we love and then fill our days with being and doing it!
Back in August of 2018, I wrote a well-received post called That Which Brings Me Joy. I followed up with A Little Bit More Joy in September which again was quite popular. Here for 2019 are 75 more ways to bring joy back into your world:
- Talk to a Stranger
- Go to the Theater
- Exercise
- Power Down Your Gadgets
- Try Something New
- Spend Time With Your Favorite Animal
- Practice Forgiveness
- Create Something Artistic
- Get a Houseplant
- Give Thanks
- Breathe Deeply
- Meditate
- Do Some Spring Cleaning
- Take a 30-Minute Walk
- Read a Novel
- Join a Team
- Do a Good Deed
- Get a Good Night’s Rest
- Stop and Smell the Roses
- Get Outdoors
- Light a Candle
- Laugh
- Sing Your Heart Out
- Organize Your Bedroom
- Get Some Fresh Air
- Smile
- Take a Yoga Class
- Soak Up the Sun
- Take a Power Nap
- Eat a real Breakfast
- Reflect on Your Daily Accomplishments
- Take Pride in Your Appearance
- Let Your Imagination Run Wild
- Sit Up Straight
- Practice Positive Affirmations
- Give Back to Your Community
- Savour Good Memories
- Be an Optimist
- Give More Hugs
- Work With Your Hands
- Don’t Worry About What Others Think of You
- Shower Yourself With Self-Love
- Live in the Moment
- Be on Time
- Drink More Water
- Daydream
- Listen to Music
- Appreciate a Work of Art
- Let Go of Anger
- Spend Time With Friends and Family
- Buy Now, Enjoy Later
- Earn Your Indulgences
- Don’t Over-Indulge
- Pop in a Sappy Movie
- Read the Newspaper
- Be Spontaneous
- Play in the Dirt
- Make the Bed
- Spend Time With Happy people
- Write Down Your Aspirations
- Make Time for Yourself
- Grow Your Own Vegetables
- Simplify
- Express Gratitude
- Read Something Spiritual
- Appreciate Your Surroundings
- Have a picnic
- Hold hands with someone special
- Travel to a new city or country
- Sleep in
- Play a board game
- Create a photo album
- Jump in puddles
- Donate unwanted items to those in need
- Say I Love You more often
Joy is equal to happiness plus love. Isn’t that what we all want in our lives? Remember…
There Is Always Hope!
Lovely suggestions, it’s always good to get a few new ideas & a little inspiration & motivation to seek out more joy in our lives. I do think the small things can count for a heck of a lot day to day 🙂