Sometimes joy doesn’t come in fireworks. It comes quietly during the in-between moments we often overlook.
This week, instead of chasing the next big thing, maybe we chase the feeling of being a little more present, a little more at ease. Here’s where you might find it:
- Watering your plants (yes, even the overachieving monstera or the clingy basil). There’s something calming about giving life and seeing green again.
- Reading a few pages of a book that’s been waiting on your nightstand. It doesn’t have to be deep. Just something that slows you down.
- Having a slow breakfast. Whether it’s a silog meal or just oatmeal, the idea is to eat before you scroll.
- Wearing your favorite outfit, even if you have nowhere to go. When you like how you look, something shifts. Even your posture.
- Cooking something comforting. maybe sinigang, maybe cookies. Something that fills the house with a scent you love. Bonus joy if it reminds you of home.
No need to romanticize burnout or prove productivity. This week, try romanticizing rest. These small joys won’t solve everything, but they just might soften the edges.
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What little joy are you chasing this week? Drop in the comments below!
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