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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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The gorgeous sunset

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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Free Starbucks

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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Kathryn: I am a mom to four young boys and wife to one handsome man. I love hot coffee and good books! I'm a midwest girl living and loving life in Minnesota. I'm originally from Indiana, but have lived in: Ohio, Florida, Oklahoma, Illinois, Colorado, and NOW Minnesota!!

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  • Beautiful. Going for ice cream. Heading out on golf cart , We luv to to look at travel books doesn’t mean we’re going there, but it never hurts to dream. Children are cute and growing up !❤️💕

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