If the last year has taught me anything, it’s that there is Joy in every single day. Even if its something small like seeing a cute puppy, or waking early enough to watch the sunrise. This past year has really helped to put things into perspective for me. Not everyday will be great, but there is always great in everyday.
Society and many other factors continually make us think we need more to be happy, and that joy is found in material things. When this is far from the truth. When our lives end, people will remember us for who we are. Not what we looked like or the stuff we owned. For me, material items give me temporary joy. I would much rather find happiness in experiences, people and things that I see.
I wanted to do a short post today, and share some of my joy in everyday. And I want to hear yours too. I want to know what makes you happy, big or small. If you have been following me for a while, you know that I do posts like this every now and then to serve as a reminder to us all – myself included. We Should be grateful for the things we have, rather than the things we don’t have.
PAMPERING MYSELF
One thing that makes me burst with joy is pampering myself. I really see it as such a great way to show myself self-care. I have recently got into doing my own nails, with nail extensions and gel polish. I love the process of watching them coming together. I also feel so much better externally when I have my nails done too.
Its something so small but makes such a difference to my mood. And I know it’s just something external, but they are still important to me aswell.
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ENCOURAGING OTHERS
As we all know, everybody has their own love languages and one of mine is gifting and words of affirmation. I really find so much joy in encouraging others or showing random acts of kindness. It really brings me so much joy to my life. There is nothing better than making others feel happy, as in turn this makes you happy too.
It never has to be something big, even just a note in the post or a good morning text. It can make such a difference to so many people. Especially because we never truly know what someone else is going through. Your message could have arrived just at the right time.
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BEING OUTSIDE
There is nothing that can fill me with joy more than being outside in nature. Every year me and my best friend go to the hills near where we live and watch the sunset together. Honestly, it’s the highlight of my summer. I always feel so blessed to witness a sunrise or sunset. It’s like having a front row seat, watching God paint the sky for us.
I also really love running too. And I love that I have space near my house to run in nature. Feeling the wind in my hair and the sunshine on my skin. It really helps to clear my mind. It truly gives me joy in everyday when I run.
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Focusing on the good will always make the good better! It snowed here in the Blue Mountains today and that really brought me joy. Felt like a kid at Christmas! x
This is lovely!! Snow makes me happy too! x
Ah yes! xo
Focusing on the positives and keeping a smile brings joy! Nice post ♥️
Wonderful post. I find joy in spending time with my family, cooking their favourite dishes, walking in parks and woods
I love being outside, too. I even try to get outside every day in the dead of winter, if only for a few minutes. My daily walks make me happy. I love to walk past the pond and see the ducks, fish, and birds. We often hear the frogs but we rarely see them. Spotting a frog is a big event.
I’m struggling with the practice of Gratitude, and your post came at exactly the right time.
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Getting up early and watching the sunrise …the peace it provides is amazing ♥️
This is beautiful 😍
Every day is a blessing for me. It introduces me to a new idea or just remind the beautiful past I have.
Writing comes first. I challenge myself to draw new ideas on white clean pages of my notebook. Holding a pen realise a sense of respect for both of us, pen and me.
My day passes like a normal person. I want to be busy. But the work or task given to me will be of my choice.
Nowadays, I’m understanding the concept behind successful blogs and businesses. I never miss interviews and case studies. That might be helpful in the future. Thank you.
Cheers!
I always try to think about the good things, even when things are stressful. Thanks for sharing!
The smell of the morning dew, the feeling of the wind caressing my skin, and the sound of the birds chirping. These little things reminds me that life is beautiful and I must cherish every single moment of it. To live in the present.
I’m working on finding one good thing or one positive action etc and it’s hard to start but definitely makes a difference.
This is such a lovely post🌼For me watching the morning sunrise is the way! Xx
Reading this made me feel warm inside, having great weather and a morning coffee fills me with joy
Being outside and encouraging others bring me joy as well! It is so important that we identify what brings us joy. That way we can catch it more easily when it comes our way. Thank Olivia!💕
Reading this kind of thing.
Wonderful post! Being outside everyday, my morning cup of tea, writing my blog, yoga, talking to my mumma and seeing little doggies at the park 🙂
Love this, sometimes it’s a blessing to find happiness in smaller things. I’ve grown to not get that excited from material things cos their replaceable, experiences and places aren’t
Since it’s Summer, I love being able to go swimming. Summer is my favorite season so I always enjoy it.
Otherwise, it’s the time I get to spend studying my Bible or taking a bath.