Welcome to the next instalment of my monthly series The A – Z of Positivity. Today we are looking at the letter J. This letter is inviting us to pause, breathe and notice the little joys woven into our routines. Take a moment to yourself and read on.
J
Joy – from being cosy indoors with a cuppa or watching the world go by outside, there are plenty moments within a day to bring you joy. You might feel joy when you achieve a result you wanted or finally managed to do the headstand you have been working towards, or when you finally achieve a task you have been putting off. It’s that inner smile that comes out. Where you feel pride. Where your happiness is engaged and your day feels light. Joy can be found in the big things and in the small things in life. Each day look for the joy in all you do. You might think it is impossible whilst washing dishes but think of the bubbles on your hand and the magic they work to clean your dishes and the fun you can have blowing the around. Think about the wonderful meal you have had and how delicious it was. Joy brings positivity, if you want to up your happiness then I would highly recommend noting moments of joy happening throughout your day or last thing as night reflecting on your day. Thinking and reading about those times will truly help you look for those little pockets of joy daily.
Journaling – this is a very positive and therapeutic thing to do. You can write about how you are feeling and what you are thinking. You can write about anything you wish. It is all about getting it out of your head and onto paper, whether you treat it more as a diary of what has happened in your day or your train of thoughts noted down. It is your safe space to say what you want. It gives you a place to reflect on your thoughts and feelings, which can be good for your mental wellbeing. If you have no idea where to start, then grab a pen or paper or bring up an empty page on your screen and give it a go.
Journey – your life journey is unique to you. It may not always be positive but it is yours and yours alone. No two journeys will be the same. Life can throw so many things at us and it may not be easy to deal with. Opportunities come knocking and sometimes you know it’s the right path, at other times you have to take a leap of faith. Wherever you are on your journey, enjoy it, seek out the positives amongst the sad times and don’t forget to look back at where you started and where you are now. You will have come a long way, often not noticing the small milestones achieved along the way.
Jolly – this is all about being light, uplifting and joyous. It makes moments feel brighter and positive. This is about choosing a little sparkle in your day where you can and where you see the opportunity. You might have a jolly conversation with a friend or colleague or go for a walk that makes you smile or shifts your mood. Feel these moments that make you smile, giggle and uplift you.
Just be – sometimes the most positive thing you can do is just be. No pressure or expectations to do anything, just being in the moment breathing and giving yourself time to pause. This gives you space to have a moment of self care and be kind to yourself. You might choose to sit still and look out the window or sit with your thoughts. Embrace it and let it be.
Thank you for reading. As you can see there are many positives woven into our everyday lives with the words we use. Being positive is about noticing what you have and what you feel. This in turn, gives you a better mindset, brightens your outlook, and brings more joy into your world. The letter J encourages us to reflect on the journey we are on, the moments of joy making us smile and the lightness it can bring to our day. Whether it is a joyful moment, a jolly laugh or a just be moment, positivity can be found everyone, so take a look.
Join me next month when I will be looking at the letter K in the A – Z of Positivity series.
Have a lovely week filled with joy, look after you and see what positivity you can bring into your life this week.
Love Emma xx
