Ordinary Joys You May Be Overlooking
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Because of how busy life can get, so much of its beauty and simple, joyful moments pass us by without us even realizing.
The goal of our ‘ordinary joys you’re overlooking’ worksheet is to identify those ordinary moments. By thinking about our surroundings, routines, and the simple things we love, we can start to try to be more present as and when those things happen.
Life will always be busy and, yes, some days we’ve barely got enough time for ourselves. However, if we’re more aware of the things we love and bring us joy that happen around us, we can take a little more time to appreciate and enjoy them when they happen.
We really hope these ideas help you better understand the simple things that bring you joy. You can get it as a printable right now using the link at the end of this article.
Here is a closer look at all of the ideas presented in the worksheet. You can write about them on the worksheet, or simply use the worksheet for reference when using your normal diary or journal.
Morning or evening routines you do without thinking that bring you comfort.
Daily sounds that make you happy (e.g. birds singing).
Something that made you happy recently that you didn’t pause to appreciate.
Someone who brings you small moments of joy just by being themselves.
Someone you’re completely comfortable doing ordinary things with.
Someone you could talk to more who always has a fun story to tell.
A building in your town or city you walk past that has interesting architecture.
A nearby outdoor space you could walk to even for a few minutes.
Nearby places in your town or city you could watch the sunset at.
An everyday thing you do well but rarely give yourself credit for.
An ordinary task that becomes enjoyable with music, candles, or a different setting.
Meet-ups or events in your local area you don’t go to or maybe you’re unaware of.
Ways you’ve made your home special and comfortable for you.
What you really enjoy talking about and who you could talk about it more with.
Something you can appreciate right now, in this very moment.
Get the ‘Ordinary Joys You’re Overlooking’ Printable here.
We really hope you enjoy this journaling activity and discover some ordinary joys you can start appreciating right away.
