We all want more joy in our lives, but too often we wait for the big moments—the promotion, the vacation, the big milestone events—to deliver that happiness.

But here’s the truth: lasting joy doesn’t come from the grand gestures. It’s built through the small, intentional habits we practice daily.

My joy doesn’t come from outside of me, it’s cultivated and generated from within, then spread and compounded through others.

Today’s newsletter is all about building daily rituals that spark joy—simple actions that can elevate your everyday life and help you live with more intention, happiness, and fulfillment, so that you can share your joy with the world around you.

These daily practices become a way to connect with ourselves and find a sense of peace, no matter what’s happening in the external world.

HOW TO create daily rituals of joy

1. Morning Gratitude
   Start your day by listing three things you're grateful for—small or big. Shift your mindset to focus on abundance and start you day with joy.

2. Midday Movement Break
   Studies say that sitting is the new smoking and will have immense health repercussions in the future. Sitting is stagnated energy, so whether it’s a walk, stretches, or dancing to your favorite song, movement boosts your mood and keeps your energy up.

3. Evening Reflection
   Before bed, reflect on what brought you joy that day. It could be a conversation, a productive moment, or something that made you smile. End your day with a celebration, because no matter what happened, you made it through, which is something to celebrate.

WHY create daily rituals of joy

Joy is scientifically proven to boost well-being by improving emotional health, reducing stress, enhancing focus, and strengthening social connections. Studies show that simple daily habits, like gratitude journaling or mindfulness, help manage emotions, lower stress hormones, and increase happiness.

Rituals also create structure, which enhances productivity and fosters a sense of belonging in social settings. By incorporating joyful rituals into your routine, you’re not just adding structure to your day—you're actively cultivating more fulfillment in life.

Don’t be boring,

Joel