After January rolls by then my first thought is that spring is almost here.
Well, there is still another month to journey through and March creates
a collage of many surprises. What could I do to maintain a positive mindset
as I wait for the tulips to pop through that cold soil. The answer is below…………..
Ever heard of making a Joy List?
I hadn’t heard about the list until I read a post on a Facebook page I follow,
Women Inspiring Women, which Nila Conzen posted - Make a Joy List and
complete it as much as your to-do list.
So, I did some research which was very interesting. I mentally
have a list of things that I like to do; however, I haven’t bothered to
write them down. Why should I write the list since I have a good memory?
Except a written list is easier to access than my busy brain.
What is a Joy List?
A list of things in your life that bring you joy and happiness. Plan simple
things that make you feel good.
A joy list should be a list of the things that give you pleasure, delight, success,
satisfaction, radiance, positive things to do, make you feel good, words are happy,
pleasant things to do, and make you smile and your heart sing.
The Joy List can have the side effect of making you feel grateful. So be aware.
I saunter through some days, drag through others and then other times I run.
Then there are the days my tank is empty or half full. So what do I do to fill it up? It isn’t like there is an energy station to go to and the next best thing is reading my Joy List.
How to make the Joy List…
Write new things to do or try, some old favorites and steal from other people’s list
then try it and if it doesn’t work then delete the suggestions. The list will change
over time so don’t get stuck…..simply add and delete.
Creating a Joy List
………...Pull out a sheet of paper, your journal, smartphone, or laptop and make
a list of everything that brings you joy. Nothing is too big or too small. When you are thinking about the list, write down
anything that makes you smile or you think might bring you joy.
…………….Read your list and if there is an item that needs to be done or you
have procrastinated about - cross it off. Is there anything on your list that
you think MIGHT not make you happy - cross it off.
…………...The only items allowed on the list are things that bring you joy, pleasure,
delight, bliss, smiles, laughter……..makes your heart sing.
Only things that truly bring you joy are allowed on this list. Pure indulgent joy.
True happiness.
That is how you make a Joy List.
When another idea comes to mind……..write it down.
The Final Step……….Start doing the things on your Joy List.
Do at least one thing on your list once a week…….more if you want to.
I would be interested in reading your list so write in the comments or send a
message by messenger or email
Are you enjoying doing it once a week?
Was it worth it to do the Joy List?
Joy List
Going for drives with Aselin
Writing
Having a coffee and watching people
Reading
Playing card games on my Ipad
Being on the trails in side x side
Sitting in the sunroom
Knitting
Cycling
Being outside when the sun is shining
Standing in the rain
Spending time with Michelle
Enjoying my daughter when she drops in for coffee and a chat or catches me up on the kids
Fresh flowers
First cup of Starbucks coffee in the morning
My spiritual practice
Learning and or researching
Genuine conversations….deep and challenging
Compliment
Inspiring others
Doing my Be Still and…
Try something new
Baking with Aselin
Being artistic
Morning pages
Artist date
Art & office stores
Smile
Sitting by the water
Listening to music
Gathering with women
Picnic
Get massage
Taking my daughter to lunch
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