8 Ways to be Joyful

When was the last time you expressed pure unadulterated joy when

something wonderful happened to you? Now’s a great time to start!

1.  Make up a dance you can do whenever something goes right. Call it the Dance of Joy.
2.  Smile. If something’s going to be contagious this holiday season, why not make it a toothy grin?
3. Look for the joy in everything. It’s there, even though sometimes it’s wrapped up in a lot of layers.
4. Act like a dog and let everyone know when you’re happy to see them.
5. Be thankful for littlest of good things.If there’s exactly enough paper in the printer to print out your holiday cards or the glass you drop on the floor doesn’t break, say “Thanks.” See how much better you feel.
6. Instead of asking friends and family members “How was your day?” ask “What’s the best thing that happened to you today?”
7.  Sing. Studies show that singing truly is making a joyful noise – it reduces stress and helps us breathe better.
8.  Keep a joy journal. Record everything that happens each day that brings a smile to your soul.
   
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    Leigh Anne Jasheway is a humor and inspirational writer and speaker. She has sixteen books, including Laugh Lines Are Beautiful and Other Age-Defying Truths; Bedtime Stories for Dogs; and How’d All These Ping Pong Balls Get in My Bag?! The Stressed-Out Woman’s Guide to Letting Go with Laughter.

Her website is www.accidentalcomic.com