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10 Ways to Finding JOY in the Everyday!

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There are so many distractions in this fast paced, technology driven world we live in. We’re overloaded with information through the web, television, and media. Many times that information can bring us down, steal our focus, and invade our hearts. That’s why finding joy has become more important than ever.

Our culture is a non-stop moving group that doesn’t seem like it has any intention of ever slowing down. In fact, I think we’re all trying to figure out how to move faster. When life is whizzing by, it’s easy to miss the things that bring us joy.

How can we slow down long enough so that we are finding joy in the everyday?

10 ways to finding joy in the everyday

10 Ways to Finding Joy in the Everyday!

1. Serve Others

I can’t think of a better way of finding joy than bringing joy to someone else. Step outside of yourself, your life, and your needs. There’s a big world out there and remembering that there is always someone in greater need than you really put things into perspective. Giving our time or resources to brighten someone else’s day will certainly fill our joy tank!

2. Be Inspired

What inspires you? Is it an amazing biography? A famous speech? An awesome blog post? Perhaps it’s a piece of art or a special person in your life? Whatever breathes life into your soul, go get some more of that! It’s so important to know what inspires you then you can surround yourself with as much inspiration as possible.

3. Take a Walk

Being cramped in an office, at your desk, or indoors all week long isn’t good for anybody. We all need to give ourselves time to soak up a little vitamin D and fresh air. Be intentional about taking a walk each day. Load up the kids or even better? Go alone! Take in the beauty and life of nature around you.

4. Make a List

Take a minute right now and make a list of the things you have to be thankful for. Go ahead. Do it now…

Isn’t that a great looking list of reasons to smile? Carry it with you each day. When you’re feeling defeated, take out your list, finding joy with the simple reminder of the many blessings in your life.

5. Take Care of Yourself

I’m no nutritionist, but I know that when I take care of my body I feel better mentally. Eating right and exercising helps me stay sane. I’m not in the best shape of my life, but I try. I think that’s all that matters. Cut back on the crap and go for that walk we talked about. We have to take care of our bodies if we want our minds to work.

6. Create Something Beautiful

Each of us can create something beautiful. I think we all tend to focus on what we can’t do. We get bogged down by negative thinking and give up.

DIY isn’t my thing.
I don’t know how to sew.
I’m not good at __________.

Sound familiar?

Create something you can be proud of. Bake a cake, write something worth reading, get the paint out and create a memory with your kids. What can you create today that will help you in finding joy?

7. Treat Yourself

I have a confession. I buy myself flowers. I do. When I go the grocery store and pass all those beautiful flowers, I just can’t help it! Even if I did buy them for myself. In fact, I think that’s what helps me in finding joy. I treat myself and it feels good!

8. Be Selective

Start saying “yes’ to the things in life that lift you up and “no” to the things that drag you down. We all have those extras in life that just aren’t necessary, but we do them anyway because we feel obligated. What’s one thing in your life you can do without? It might be a thing or a commitment. Sometimes our relationships needs sifting. It’s easier said than done, but make a choice to start being selective on who or what you commit to. Even good things can bog us down and prevent us from finding joy when we let them.

9. Cultivate a Life of Prayer

I believe in the power of prayer. When we release our worries to the only One who can help us, we find peace. When we’re at peace, we can encounter joy.

10. Make the Choice for Finding Joy

If we want to live a joy-filled life, we must be intentional. Get out that list and choose joy today, SITStahs!

Your Turn

What inspires you on this list? Leave a comment below or chat on our Facebook fan page and tell us which suggestions you follow to finding joy in your life.

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  4. Honeybee says

    I love every single one on your list! But I like no #2 – be inspired and #4 make a list the most. My favorite books are The Chicken Soup for the Soul series by Jack Canfield. It’s full of inspiring stories that moves me and uplift my faith. Counting your blessing is another way to see your life from positive perspective, which I practice everyday. Thanks for sharing this.

    • Adrienne says

      Our minds can really play tricks on us. We have to be aware of that and make the choice to tune out the negative.

  8. Julia Jasmine Sta Romana says

    Beautiful post. Thanks for reminding us that life is to short to dwell on things that make you angry or sad. There’s already to much of that. These 10 tips are so simple yet we often forget to do them

  10. Delia @ Blog Formatting says

    Wonderful post, Adrienne! I cannot decide what are the ideas that I like best, perhaps the one about taking a walk or just doing something different for a change. It works wonders 🙂

  11. Laurie says

    This is a great post! I especially like #1, #9 and # 10, actually they’re all good! #7…I do that too! I love flowers, even if it’s a bunch of wildflowers mixed with Knockout roses. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    I really needed this post today! It was filled with a lot of things that might be considered the opposite of joy…but I think that means things can only improve from here, right?
    My favorite things from this list are take care of yourself (let yourself cry if you need to! take naps! indulge in some make-out time with your partner simply because it feels good! eat lots of fruits and veggies!), and make the choice for finding joy. Love that! Thank you for the inspiration today 🙂

    • Adrienne says

      Oh girl! A good cry is so important. I’m really happy the timing for the post was good for you! It was good timing for me to write it!

  13. Nicole @ Work in Sweats Mama says

    Love this Adrienne! I think it’s awesome that you treat yourself with flowers. I’m about to treat myself to a much-needed massage soon, and I can’t wait! I also LOVE the idea to make a gratitude list of all of the good things in our lives. Whenever I’m feeling down, I just think about all of the wonderful things & people in my life and my spirits are instantly lifted!

    • Adrienne says

      Oh yes! I have a gift card I’ve been hanging onto since last Christmas for the spa. I’d say I need to call and make that appointment! Wouldn’t you?

  14. Karen says

    I love to grab my camera and go on a photo walk. I find I then look for beautiful things to photograph and my mindset switches to feeling more positive about the world around me. I treat myself to with delicious smelling shower gels, a daily and inexpensive indulgence just for me.

    • Adrienne says

      I do that often, Karen. Sometimes I even use those photos for blog post inspirations. We also take lots of pics fir my boys if we’re on a nature walk for science study. Nature reminds us we are so small in this great big world. Especially a walk on the beach! Nothing humbles me more than seeing the ocean go on forever. It takes my breathe away every time.

  16. Tanya says

    I love this list!! I also love that numer 1 is serve others. Nothing better than helping others and feeling good about it.

    • Adrienne says

      It feels so great doing something special for someone else. In that moment, I’m not thinking about me, and that feels good! 😉

  18. Jin Ai says

    Oh Adrienne, I love this. Every single part of it. I was too busy with home life and pregnancy to blog for a month, but being kind to myself in many of the ways you mentioned here and resting through prayer really kept me afloat. And joyful too (for the most part!)

    • Adrienne says

      I’m barely keeping up myself! I’ve been really trying to keep my cool, pray, and rest in knowing the day doesn’t have to be perfect. Writing this post was a great reminder to myself to do these things in my own life! 😉

    • Adrienne says

      That’s a great tip! And yes, there are day when I wished I would have faked it instead of acting on my frustrations.

    • Adrienne says

      It really is! Some days are much harder to choose joy, but once we set our minds and hearts in that direction, it’s more attainable. Thank you for reading!