Let's find the JOY in life!

[Quercus]

Hi Everyone,

I've been mentioning to a few people lately keeping busy to keep the blues at bay and trying new things to keep me excited about and hopeful in life...

There is so much to enjoy in life but sometimes we are in a place that we can't see it. So here is a place for all of us to share practical joyful activities that are achieveable (or things that are adventurous) to inspire eachother 😊

Bring on the happiness 😊😊😊

My suggestions for today....

1) Check your library notice board for free courses being held. My local running a talk on introduction to beekeeping! And it's free!

2) For those in WA there are a series of books published by the Dept of Environment and Conservation called "Walks in Perth Outdoors" and "Bushwalks in the Southwest". They are amazing and include maps and grades of difficulty. I cannot recommend them enough.

3) Pour a bucket of hot water and epsom salts and soak your feet at the end of the day while you watch tv or read a book.

Hope to hear what ideas other people have 😊

[Guest_3072]

Great thread!

I noticed that a lot has been said about going to the park or just being in nature and something that I like to do is find a nice place outdoors to write in my journal. It really helps me to find clarity in my thoughts.

I have also been spending time outside gardening and I also find it very relaxing, even with the noisy neighbour's kids playing outside.

Gabby

[Legion]

"Joy"?

Let me know if you find it.

[Quercus]

Hi again,

Gabby: Good one! Writing seems to be another helpful thing to do. Do you just journal your day to day stuff or write stories or poems?

Legion: I'm hurt that you've decided its a good idea to throw in a negative comment... but I can still find joy.

I'm joyful that I'm alive to have spent the morning jumping on a trampoline with my kids.

I'm probably overreacting and I'm sorry for that.

To anyone wanting a joyful activity today when is the last time you jumped on a trampoline? It is awesome.

[CMF]

Haven't jumped on a trampoline for a while. My girls love it, the eldest has classes, learning flips and tricks.

Trampolining improves circulation pump clean oxygen into your brain, making you feel more alert, but also the physical activity you perform whilst jumping on a trampoline will make you feel happier, more positive, and even more self-confident.Endorphins, the positive mood-enhancing natural chemicals released by all exercise including jogging, cycling and even sex are triggered by jumping on a trampoline.

[Quercus]

What is joy?

The way the skin on my nose feels tight when I've had a bit too much sunshine. Autumn? Feels like spring here!

Feeling like every muscle in my body is aching from a long weekend working in my gardens.

The blissful feeling of stepping into a steaming hot shower after a long day of physical work.

Feeling like I could sleep for a week. And the kids fast asleep too.

If that isn't joy I don't know what is.

[Quercus]

Today I'm going with baby steps. Realistic things to do on a low day. Things I use when I'm feeling down. Joy doesn't have to be about huge things.

Sit in the sun and close my eyes for a few minutes

Take a deep breath. Slow my breathing. Count to 20. Repeat.

Listen to music. Dance. Sometimes I just pace the house or do step ups just to tire myself out.

Make 3 cups of tea and grab a book and go have a hot bath.

Water the garden.

Rearrange the furniture in the house. Change is as good as a holiday sometimes. Bring a potplant inside. Pick flowers. Make my space a pleasant environment to be in.

What does everyone else do on bad days that helps even a little?