This is just a short list of things that bring me joy. I encourage you to make a similar list of things that bring you joy and an energy of gratitude.
- Cooking a new recipe
- Reading
- Wandering through a bookstore
- Brisk fall walks
- Slow mornings with a fresh cup of coffee and my favorite creamer
- Snuggling with my pup
- Fresh, clean linens (especially when they are warm from the dryer)
- Going to the gym, running, and yoga
- Farmers market and fresh produce
- Calling my friends
- Spending time with family
- Traveling somewhere new
- Hiking and camping
- Long, hot showers with essential oils and new soap
- Decorating
- Meditating on the shore of the ocean or lake
- Sitting on a swing
- Basking on a quiet grassy hill in the sunshine
- The smell of vanilla and lavender
- Coloring
- Worshiping in church
- Making new connections and friends
- Singing in the car with the windows down and the heat on high
- Intentional rest
- Helping others
- Watching my dog play in a creek
- Learning something new
- Enjoying healthy meals
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