How to Spark Joy in your Life

Have you missed the pure joy and fun you felt as a child when you played with your friends and did what you loved? Or noticed yourself holding back from happiness, as if something inside feels it isn't safe to let go and have fun anymore?

You may be grieving and wonder if you will ever feel joy again. I hear you. Rekindling joy might mean you need some healing and reconnecting with your true self. 

I love many things in life, and one of them is my work. Supporting clients in their healing and transformation is one of my greatest joys. Working for myself requires discipline in how I use my time and energy. As much as I love one-on-one sessions and workshops, the business side can be challenging. Unless I set boundaries, that part of the work never ends. Creating balance is essential.

I have discovered that when I give myself time to pursue the other interests that bring me joy, I attract more clients, and opportunities come knocking at my door.

It's all about the quality of our energy and how we feel

The more we tap into our joy, the higher our vibration rises. We enter a state of flow, and good things are naturally drawn to us. Doing what we love reveals our calling — those moments when everything feels effortless, because that ability was given to us as a gift. And when we use those gifts to help others, the joy we feel runs even deeper.

What makes you feel alive and aligned with your creativity?

It may be something that you can turn into a career or use as an adjunct to your existing career. Grab your journal — or open a new document on your computer or phone, whatever feels easiest — and give yourself five uninterrupted minutes to write. Keep your pen (or fingers) moving, and don't stop to edit or explain yourself. Whatever lands on the page is exactly right. The key is not to judge but to let your heart and imagination guide you. Ask yourself some "What if?" questions:

What if I could teach ...............?

What if I could write a children’s book, a novel, or a memoir?

What if I could paint every weekend, or whatever cool thing you would like to do?

Or volunteer somewhere that brings me joy?

Perhaps getting a degree is something you've always wanted to do but didn't have the time or wherewithal for. Don't limit yourself; have fun with it.

Then describe how you would feel while doing these things. Write those down.

By following these sparks of Joy...

You not only nourish your spirit but may also discover new ways to share your gifts—and perhaps even be paid to do what you love.  

What brings you joy?

Write your answers down in your journal and meditate on them with an open mind and heart.  Be careful not to judge your answers; just let them flow and make it fun, as if you were a kid again.

1. What activities make you feel happy and get you excited?
2. What are the feelings associated with those activities? Remember, you can have more than one activity that brings you joy.
3. Which of these activities do you lose track of time with? When we are truly doing what we love, we lose track of time. We are in the ‘zone’.
4. Would you do it for free? If you had enough money to live comfortably for the rest of your life, which activities would you choose to spend your time on?
5. What are your favorite things to discuss with others when given the chance? We get excited when we are passionate about something. If you are unsure what that might be, why not ask those around you what you are passionate about? You might be surprised.
6. Last but not least, if you had a magic wand, all the money you need, and no constraints, what would you love to do daily that makes you feel great inside? Maybe you are closer than you think!

Anything is possible

When you dream it, believe it, and take consistent action, you move closer to making it real. If you find yourself resisting or procrastinating, use EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and journaling to explore those feelings.

• Journal with the part of you that is resisting what it is afraid of. Give it a voice, don't judge it, and stay curious. Dialogue back and forth, asking how you can help that part.
• Do EFT-Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques) to move through your emotions and release anything that's getting in the way. You deserve to achieve your goals and experience joy.

If you'd like healing and coaching to help you feel joy again, I invite you to schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation by clicking this link: "Book a Call."  

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