Joyful Habits Archives

3 Ways To Enjoy More Play

by Emily Madill | Aug 23, 2017 | Joyful Habits

If you’re anything like me, your daily schedule can fill up fast. During busy times, seeking out opportunities for lighthearted fun is often not a top priority. The mistake in this approach is forgetting that ‘fun is the fuel’ that helps us balance full lives....

Let Go of Your Measuring Stick: Embrace Who You Are

by Emily Madill | Jun 23, 2017 | Joyful Habits, Mindful Living, Self-Care

“Comparison is the death of joy.” — Mark Twain How often do you compare yourself to others? More importantly, how does it feel when you do? Comparing ourselves to others is a common practice. This behavior begins in early childhood as a way of learning how to gain...

11 Hints it’s Time to Surrender and Take the Path of Least Resistance

by Emily Madill | Jun 4, 2017 | Joyful Habits

Is it time to surrender and go with the flow of your life? Have you ever pushed against life hoping for an easier path, only to realize pushing and resisting is actually making life harder? I can relate to falling into this trap throughout my life. Most often this...

Be Open, Trust You Will Reach Your Dreams

by Emily Madill | Jan 14, 2017 | Joyful Habits

Do you have big dreams and plans for your life? Do you ever feel like there is something getting in the way of reaching your ultimate dreams of fulfillment? Naming and claiming our dreams is hugely important. It is challenging to get to where our heart desires without...

Be Clear, Ask Yourself Questions that Matter

by Emily Madill | Jan 7, 2017 | Joyful Habits

What do you want in your life? How would you like to feel? How clear are you on what your true desires are? These may sound like simple questions, but they are the ones many of us forget to ask ourselves. When we do check in and ask ourselves the important questions,...

Look for Life’s Simplicities

by Emily Madill | Oct 13, 2016 | Joyful Habits

Do you tend to go about your day thinking life is challenging and hard? Or do you look for ways that life can be simple and synchronistic? Our mindset is a powerful tool that continually shapes the way we perceive life before us. Our thoughts, beliefs and values may...