JOYFUL January...
I'm a huge fan of South Lake Tahoe author, Kat Medina. Today's eblast from her struck a chord.
Kat invited us to the JOY Challenge and shared her own experience: "2026 is officially upon us so I wanted to invite you to join me in a simple challenge, one that trains your brain to notice more moments of joy, delight and awe. The challenge is easy. Each day, notice at least one thing that brings you joy. It could be big or small, but I love seeking out the unexpected delight that comes from a simple joy; something that typically slips by unnoticed due to its routine or unassuming nature (a hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning, the sound of a loved one's laughter, your pet pawing at you for just one more chin scratch).
And just why would anyone add more to their daily to-do list? By intentionally noticing joy each day, you signal to your brain that this matters. Over time, that big, beautiful noggin of yours starts seeking out joy automatically, even in the mundane, frustrating, or difficult moments. The result? Your mood will improve, joy will increase, and the silver lining in your problems will become visible more quickly and clearly.
The first time I did this for 30 days, my joys started out big and obvious. As the weeks went on, I started to see joyful moments everywhere. And the really cool thing? It made me feel absolutely delighted, joyful and quick to experience awe and connectedness, regardless of whatever struggles I happened to be facing at the time.
Months later, I realized that I had trained my brain to discover joy in unexpected places and value these daily micro-moments. As a result, I found myself more present and engaged, eager to find simple joys anywhere I could. If you feel even a little curious, I invite you to join me for Joyful January."
Denise here. I have accepted Kat's invitation. Won't you? I'd prefer to name it Joyful 2026 but we'll start with January. Baby steps!
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