Hugging is a great way to say hello and goodbye and fill your body with warmth.- Massaging your partner for 10 or 15 minutes, then switching turns can have long lasting benefits.
- Walking arm in arm with your friend is a good way to connect with someone.
- Prioritizing your actions and placing your needs on the front burner brings a new glow to life.
- Playing with pets and children can raise your spirits.
- Reading part of your journal aloud to a friend can create a lasting memory.
- Step away from stress and immediately watch your body and friends feel much better.
- Show your joy when you come home from work.
- Smile when you answer the phone and share the love.
- Compliment your partner and friends in front of others and watch the joy grow.
- Spending time with those you love creates memories that last a lifetime.
- Let go of jealousy and instead plug into the accomplishment—feel your mood lighten.
- Keep your promises to yourself and you’ll automatically feel better.
- Laughing at your silly human self in the moment lets you enjoy the experience of life.
- Bring doggie bones to the caged in dog that lives down the street.
- Forgive and forget is a way to keep the past where it belongs—behind you.
- Listen carefully to others and discover that listening is often more healing than advice.
- Be the first to apologize and you’ll feel happier sooner.
- Take time to create a memory point in every day.
- Surprise someone by cooking their favorite meal.
- Giving yourself permission to feel good reinforces the importance of feeling good.
- Expressing yourself creatively allows your spirit to connect with your physical life.
- Be kind to yourself by getting out in the sunlight, going for walks, and breathing in life.
- Accepting responsibility for your life allows you to focus on actions that feel important to you.
- Taking on challenges and pursuing lofty goals can provide some of the most exquisite joys in life!
25 Actions to Feel More Joy in Your Life!
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Another excellent post Dr. Annette! I already do many of these daily.
Actions speak louder than words! This is why I keep a supply of Duck Tape handy!!!!
They definitely do Kathleen!