At a workshop that I attended, everyone was asked to make a list of “five things that bring joy”.   At the top of my list was dancing, because dancing and smiling go hand in hand for me.  So it was no surprise to me, or any of my friends, that dancing was at the top of my list.  However, what was a surprise for many of us, was that almost every woman in the room included dancing on her list – women of all ages, sizes, backgrounds and professions. 

And yet, 90% of those women said that dancing was not currently part of their life.  One of the top five things that brought them joy was missing from their life!  This not only got my attention but had everyone really stop to reflect on how they were making important life choices.

And choosing joy is an important life choice!  Without joy we tend to lose our sense our sense of self and our own inspiration.  Without choosing joy we tend to let all the “joyless” activities bring us down. 

So, how about it!  Right now, write down five things that give you joy!  And then choose to do at least one of those five things every day to honor yourself and bring you joy! 

While you’re writing your list, I’m putting on the music and dancing.

It would also give me joy to hear about the joyful things that you are doing for yourself, so please consider taking a moment to leave a comment and inspire other women to live with joy!