Given the state of the world, it may feel challenging to find something to be joyful about, but that isn’t true. There are still so many things in life to find joy in. Today, I want to share Six Ways to Cultivate More Joy in Life.

Journaling has been a part of my daily routine for many years, and I have benefited mentally and emotionally from keeping a journal. Journaling helps me process my thoughts and feelings by putting them on paper. Sometimes when I’m feeling stressed or overwhelmed, I’ll grab my journal

At times, the world can feel out of control and chaotic. So, I’ve learned that I must protect my inner peace as much as possible. This is not to say I ignore what’s happening in the world and forget about everyone struggling. But I’ve learned that if I’m overtaken

I enjoy running, and I’ve been doing it on and off for most of my adult life. One year, I decided to challenge myself by signing up for a half-marathon. I trained for 12 weeks to make sure I’d be ready on race day.

Having a morning routine equips you to handle everything you encounter throughout your day better. By establishing a morning routine, you prioritize self-care, mental health, and personal growth, which enables you to serve everyone in your life better and more effectively.

Sometimes it feels like the weekdays are stuck on repeat: wake up, go to work, come home, go to bed, and do it all over again. This can feel especially frustrating if you’re in a job that doesn’t seem to make a difference, or one that feels disconnected from your calling or long-term goals. I’ve been there. I get it.

When we begin a wellness journey, we want to set ourselves up for success, so we read, watch videos, listen to wellness podcasts, and more. We try to find the perfect wellness routine, eat the right amount of calories, and exercise perfectly to reach our wellness goals quickly. Research isn’t bad, but

The weather can be unpredictable where I live. One day, I took my daughter to a terrarium-making workshop at a coffee shop about 20 minutes from home. When we arrived, the sun was shining and the temperature hovered around 50 degrees.

Sometimes we find ourselves having to make a decision about something, but are unsure what to do. We ask God for direction, but we feel he has gone silent. This can be frustrating and make us feel alone in our decisions. I’ve been there and have found some things that help me hear God’s voice more clearly

We live in a time when it’s become socially acceptable to cut people off without explanation; also known as ghosting. It’s often promoted as a way to set boundaries with those who are deemed unworthy of continued access.

At least once a month or so, I deactivate my social media accounts. You see, I can have a bit of an addictive personality, and when I like something, I can go a bit overboard with it. With social media, I love to feel like I’m making a positive impact on someone’s life and encouraging them in some way.

Growing up in the 1980s and 1990s, we didn’t have cell phones, the internet, or email. If we wanted to talk to a friend, we had to call them from a home phone, find a pay phone, or show up at their house and knock.

Several years ago, I decided to embrace a minimalist lifestyle and completely decluttered my home. This was a time when I experienced high levels of anxiety and stress, and I believe having so much stuff contributed to that anxiety. Since decluttering and adopting a minimalist lifestyle, I’m less stressed,

We’ve all had a day or two when we’ve felt invisible. Maybe someone waved in our direction and we waved back, only to realize they were greeting the person behind us. Or maybe we were cut off in traffic, or skipped in a line, as if we simply weren’t there.

Life can be challenging at times, but there are still so many things to be joyful about. I’ve experienced some challenging and anxiety-ridden times in my life, but through it all, God has sustained me and given me the strength to keep going!