The Joy Journal

Share The Love!

At this time last year, I set my great big 2018 goals. I really can’t believe a whole year has gone by already. One of my goals focused on my mental health, inspired by one of my teachers from massage therapy college. I set out to write a gratitude list, one thing every day, in the first few months the list shifted to “Things That Spark Joy”. I definitely plan to continue writing everyday.

It’s been fun to read back over the year and remember all the joyful things that happened. I thought I would share some with you, in hopes that it might inspire you to keep your own joy journal.

Coming home after being away for a few days

When it’s really cold outside and you know you don’t have to go out

Getting caught up in a good mystery book

Co-workers I can laugh with

Meeting people with similar interests

Double date nights

Dog cuddles

Being cozy in PJs at 5pm on a Friday

Talking about travel

Family game night

Losing track of time doing something fun

Sunny warm days in February

Friends that value your opinion

Visiting old friends and making new ones

Picking up a new book

Girlfriend dinner dates

Laughing so hard no sound comes out

Seeing the first dandylions of spring

Baths

Heading out of town on a Friday

Deck days

Good massages

Garlic fingers and cider after a long day at work

Winning at Catan

Icecream dates

Bonfire on the beach in Middle Cape

Having the morning at home

Having the window open at night

Singing in the car

Pastries from the market

Being at Magic Kingdom all day

BBQing when it’s cold out

Friday the 13th movie marathon

Baking cookies

Building our annual gingerbread house

Interesting podcasts

Love notes

Crafting

Soaking up all the family time

If this photo doesn’t sum up joy, then I don’t know what does

Hope you’ve had a joyful year too!

Jenn