10 ways to add some joy to your life
We all need a good dose of joy! Here are 10 simple ways to bring more of it into your life. Try one, or try them all.
Play! Your kids are full of life and fun - remember what it's like to play like a kid and enjoy time with them.
Do something for someone else. Doing something for another person can be wonderful for the giver and the recipient - you'll make someone's day and find joy in it yourself.
Have a shower. There's nothing quite like a cool shower to refresh and invigorate you!
Laugh! Find a good comedy to watch, or look up some jokes - there are some funny things out there to find and have a good laugh at.
Go for a walk. Get those endorphins kicked in and enjoy the fresh air!
Appreciate the little things.
Think of ten things you appreciate and write them down - or if you'd rather do it each day, write down three at a time. I keep a journal: three things I'm thankful for, and three things I want to pray about. If prayer isn't your thing, make it three things you're aiming to improve.
Hug someone. There's nothing like a good cuddle - and it doesn't have to be just one person! Give the whole family a bunch of hugs.
Bring flowers home. Pick some from the garden and put them in a vase to enjoy. If you don't have any growing, buy yourself a bunch, or ask the neighbours if they'd let you cut a few from theirs.
Text your best friend and tell her she's awesome, and why.
Achieve a task you've been putting off. You'll feel better for it, we promise!
You don't need a big life change to feel more joyful today - just one small thing, done on purpose.
