Some of us must choose joy each day. 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 Joy.

Sometimes I can find myself feeling low and my spirits down for what seems like no good reason. I’ll feel a bit grumpy and not want to do the things I need to do. Many factors can affect our moods, including sleep deprivation, low blood sugar, stress, diet, and hormones. But sometimes, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what’s causing us to feel low, so we go through the day feeling blah.

Journaling has been part of my daily routine for many years, and I have benefited mentally and emotionally from keeping one. 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 and write out everything I think and feel.

We’re on a personal growth journey for as long as we live. Sometimes, we make more significant progress in our growth than at other times. Today, I wanted to share Five Ways to Experience Personal Growth. I have been implementing these things into my personal growth journey and hope they can help you.

Some people may never struggle with their mental health, and that’s great. But in 2021, nearly 1 in every 7 people (1.1 billion) around the world were living with a mental disorder, with anxiety and depressive disorders the most common (World Health Organization). So that means even if you’ve never struggled with your mental health, you have a relative, friend, colleague, or neighbor who will or already does.

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, especially as someone who experiences anxiety. This is not to say I ignore what’s happening in the world and forget about everyone struggling. Still, I’ve learned that if I’m overtaken by anxiety, I will be too stressed and overwhelmed to do anything to help anyone else

It’s a goal of mine to read the Bible every day. Most of the time, I do, but that only came after I created a reading habit and understood why I was reading it. Today, I want to share some tips that may help you create a Bible-reading habit and read the Bible more consistently.

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, enabling you to better serve everyone in your life. 

If we were asked to look at our lives and measure our satisfaction with them, I believe most of us could agree that there is something we want more of. More money, time, status, space, and so on.

While there’s nothing wrong with wanting more in life, we should pause from time to time to enjoy and appreciate what we already have.