Taking a break from work to talk about micro-joys for a minute - because I think we need it.
A "micro-joy" is what I call a small nugget of time in which something joyful is experienced. Since my breakdown in 2020, I've been scheduling them into my days. Here's why.
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A "micro-joy" is what I call a small nugget of time in which something joyful is experienced. Since my breakdown in 2020, I've been scheduling them into my days. Here's why.
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Not only can it be hard some days to put aside large chunks of time for things that make us happy, but having those small bursts of joy throughout the day is good for the brain. It provides some happy hormones to break up *waves arms around* all of this happening right now.
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A micro-joy can be anything you want it to be with one rule: It makes you happy. That's it. So it can be watching a funny video, checking out social media accounts about puppies, chatting with a friend, drawing, dancing in the kitchen (my specialty), or just about else.
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Some micro-joys I take in regularly: playing with the dogs, working on a small craft or painting project, reading daily reflections, checking in with a friend, making/drinking a latte (I know, SO suburban), or scrolling through my list of positive/light social media accounts.
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Do not underestimate the value of actively doing something small that makes you happy. Just knowing I have a couple of things scheduled that are "good" in a day that might otherwise be "meh" picks my mood up. Embrace the micro-joys. They're good for the brain and the heart.❤️
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