JOY EXPERIMENTS
Pressure is in the air to make the resolutions, create the vision board, and charge into the New Year with big goals and big plans.
And all this does NOT feel joyful to me.
It feels overwhelming and stressful. Which is NOT the right headspace to create something magical or doable.
So, I’m ditching those traditional resolution vibes, and instead I’m focusing on JOY EXPERIMENTS!
✨JOY EXPERIMENT✨
An easy & enjoyable action you want to “test” to boost your health & happiness
JOY EXPERIMENTS: WHY THEY WORK
Most resolutions fail because they are too big and overwhelming + they are things you think you “should”be doing.
JOY EXPERIMENTS work because they are one small action + they are something you actually “want” to do.
JOY EXPERIMENTS activate your natural motivation system so you are more likely to keep the change going. Ultimately making you FEEL GOOD, which is the whole point!
HOW TO:
1. Start by writing down what you want.
2. Pick the ONE that feels the most interesting or exciting.
3. Brainstorm the ONE easiest + most enjoyable action you could try to create what you want.
4. Test it to see how it feels.
– If it feels good, keep doing it!
– If it feels too difficult, break it down into an even smaller + more enjoyable experiment!
No pressure. Just curiosity.
And, as you create small successes, you will build healthy momentum.
CREATE YOUR OWN JOY EXPERIMENT!
PRINT THE JOY EXPERIMENT WORKSHEET >>HERE<<
EXAMPLES:
Want: More Energy
JOY EXPERIMENT: Put meal breaks into your calendar each day (food is energy!)
Want: Eat Better
JOY EXPERIMENT: Add a fruit or veggie to every meal or snack (even if it’s just a bite!)
Want: Lose Weight
JOY EXPERIMENT: Eat meals and snacks sitting down, on a nice plate, without multitasking.
Want: Eat More Protein
JOY EXPERIMENT: Make a batch of protein each week to grab from the fridge, like egg bites, pulled chicken, tofu bites, or seasoned tempeh crumbles.
Want: Dine Out Less
JOY EXPERIMENT: Try one new easy and craveable recipe each week to add more variety to your usual routine.
Want: Hydrate More
JOY EXPERIMENT: Drink no-added-sugar electrolyte water from a glass you love before coffee.
Want: Be More Fit
JOY EXPERIMENT: Walk for 10 minutes each day with your favorite playlist or podcast.
Want: Sleep Better
JOY EXPERIMENT: Get into bed 15 minutes earlier with a good book and a cozy blanket.
Want: Be Less Stressed
JOY EXPERIMENT: Take three slow breaths before responding to anything annoying.
Do the JOY EXPERIMENT WORKSHEET.
What’s your first JOY EXPERIMENT going to be?
Email me & let me know: HERE
