What Brings You Joy

Each season, I typically come up with a theme, or a word, and when it comes to Living HIPP, a practice to ground myself in the chaos of the season. This year, unlike other holiday seasons, we are in a position for the first time to not have the “hustle and bustle” of the season, that to me in and of itself is a gift. I have decided that I am going to really try and practice self care during the holiday season—as otherwise I go on automatic pilot, do some self care but can over indulge in food, a busy schedule, too many things to do, and the list goes on. Last year I had that season…. So this year, I am going to celebrate “12 Days of Christmas” with a word for each Day.

To kick this off, I am writing a post about the first word.

JOY.

Joy to me is everything. Joy is such a simple thing, a great mindset to have, and something I seek every day. When I am joyful, I am truly present in my life, I am looking at things with a lense of gratitude, and simplicity is a big part of the simple joys in life.

Months ago I wrote out a Joy List, and it is such a great exercise to do to discover what brings you joy. So, if you have not written your joy list, start there. Think about things specifically around the Christmas/Holiday Season that bring you joy.

So Joy will kick off these 12 days of Christmas, and my commitment for this month and the remainder of 2020 is to choose Joy. Wishing you Joy this Season and Always! XO