Finding JOY with your 5 senses

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New research shows that finding and savoring little moments of joy could be a way of cultivating a good, meaningful life.

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Here are 25 simple ways to find joy using each of your 5 senses.

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Sight:

1. Watch a sunrise or sunset.
2. Look at pictures of loved ones.
3. Gaze at the fish in a fishtank.
4. Watch a puppy play (or puppy video).
5. Observe water – a pond, a lake, the ocean.
6. Watch the clouds.

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Sound:

1. Take a walk and listen to the sounds in nature.
2. Listen to someone laughing.
3. Listen to a good podcast or audiobook.
4. Listen to good music

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Taste:

1. Sipping your favorite drink.
2. Cold water on a hot day.
3. Savoring a delicious dessert.
4. Enjoying a great dinner.
5. Trying something sour or spicy.

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Touch:

1. Getting a hug from someone you love.
2. Wrapping yourself in a soft blanket
3. Taking a warm bath or shower.
4. Applying chapstick to dry lips.
5. Putting on some comfy clothes.

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Smell

1. Pop popcorn.
2. Bake cookies.
3. Burn your favorite candle.
4. Sniff of a lovely perfume or oil.
5. Brew coffee.

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Which of these brings you joy? What would you add? Please leave a comment!

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