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I know what things bring me joy and what I think about the topic, but I was curious what other people think. So I did a survey which I shared in a few places on social media. And a small number of people replied anonymously to let me know their thoughts. As I think most … Continue reading What I found out when I asked others about everyday joy
I’ve been writing about ‘everyday joy’ for a while now. But I do feel like a bit of a fraud sometimes. I don’t live my life in a constantly joyful state, nor do I always notice bits of joy. I have grumpy days when I hide away and don’t think about the nice things in … Continue reading Who am I to write about joy?
I wrote some blog posts last year about joy. And I shared them, or at least I sort of shared them in my own timid fashion. They were useful to write, they helped me realise what all my creative and freelance explorations over the last 10 years have been about. Which I have called “everyday … Continue reading What’s the point of talking about everyday joy?
Do you actively plan in time for activities that you enjoy, or some space to take notice of what’s around you? Or is it a bit of an afterthought when you get some spare time? Emma While talks a lot about joy, and about conscious curation – ensuring you put things in your diary for … Continue reading How to include joy in your life
In a recent post, I talked about joy – my definition of it, and the fact I want to have more of it in my life. But what’s the point of thinking about this? What will all this joy do if I make an effort to plan some into my diary or keep an eye … Continue reading Why think about joy?
I’m great at planning my weeks. I’ve also started planning by half-term instead of month or quarter, which has revolutionised how I feel about my progress. What I’ve recently realised though, is that I also need to actively plan in some activities that bring me joy. And think more critically about the things I choose … Continue reading What is joy?