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I love this concept of 'Joy Spotting', as an antidote to Burnout... installing some joy in every day moments, to counteract the stress and strain of a busy life; to promote connection when you're isolated and to bring some energy to your being when y

It is impossible to feel joy and stress simultaneously, so feeling joy gives you a reprieve from the constant state of stress and then indirectly allows your cortisol (stress hormone) levels to decrease tron💪

Here are 12 prompts from Ingrid Fetell

I use these prompts for gratitude; they also work for joy.

With Gratitude, there's a sense of bowing down in appreciation and thanks, for these experiences we notice in our lives.

With Joy, there's a sense of awe and wonder at these phenomena which

🌿 Step 1: Mindfulness — Acknowledge Your Feelings 🌿

The first step in the Self-Compassion Break is Mindfulness.
In this step you take a moment to pause and acknowledge what you're feeling without judgment. Whether it’s stress, overwhe

💖 Step 2: Common Humanity — You’re Not Alone 💖

You’re not alone in your struggles, your challenges, your heart aches.
This step is about recognising that suffering is a shared human experience. No ones life is perfect, and we al

🌟 Step 3: Self-Kindness — Be Gentle with Yourself 🌟

The final step of Kristin Neff's Self-Compassion Break is Self-Kindness.
This is about giving yourself the same compassion you would offer a close friend. Being gentle, patient, and unders

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I acknowledge with deep respect, the Boon Wurrung (Bunurong) people of the Kulin Nation, as the traditional custodians of the land on which I work and live. I am sincerely grateful for their care of, and continued connection to, this sacred land and surrounding waters.

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