Take a moment and sit down—because we really don’t enjoy life enough. A moment of joy can be small or big, but it’s something you truly appreciate. And it makes you feel happy.
Pause and reflect: what are your personal little moments of joy? Seek them out more often and you’ll notice yourself becoming happier. Here are a few joyful moments many people can relate to:
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A moment to yourself (e.g. Netflix, working out, a facial)
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Receiving or giving compliments
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Laughing so hard your belly hurts
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Finding money in your jeans
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Hearing a song that brings back beautiful memories
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Looking at old photos
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Realizing you’re in love
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Cuddling with your pet
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Seeing people in love
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Discovering you don’t need to go grocery shopping because you already have enough at home
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Being next in line at the supermarket without waiting
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Finding out something’s on sale only when you’re at the register
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That feeling after a tough workout
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Waking up naturally just before your alarm goes off
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Starting a new book and completely getting lost in it
When you pay attention to the little things, you make life more enjoyable. Joy comes in all shapes and sizes—from a wedding to a spontaneous compliment. It often appears unexpectedly, and the trick is to truly notice it. Happiness isn’t found in the past or future, but in the now. The more you cherish the small things, the happier you’ll become over time.