Monday, June 1, 2020

Joyful June Calendar

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This Joyful June Calendar from the Action for Happiness folks has daily actions to help us look for what's good, even in difficult times.

June 1
~ Decide to look for what's good, even on the difficult days.
June 2
~ Reframe a worry and try to find a positive way to respond.
June 3
~ Think of three things you're grateful for and write them down.
June 4
~ Show your appreciation to those who are helping others.
June 5
~ Smile and be friendly, even while you're social distancing.
June 6
~ Notice the upsides during the lockdown, however small.
June 7
~ Find a joyful way of being physially active (indoors or out).
June 8
~ Write a letter to thank someone for what they did.
June 9
~ Find the joy in music today:  sing, play, dance, or listen.
June 10
~ Take a photo of something that brings you joy, and share it.
June 11
~ Say positive things in your conversations with others today.
June 12
~ Make a plan with friends to do something fun together.
June 13
~ Appreciate the joy of nature and the beauty in the world around.
June 14
~ Do three things to bring joy to other people today.
June 15
~ Rediscover a fun childhood activity that you can enjoy today.
June 16
~ Ask a loved one what they feel grateful for at the moment.
June 17
~ Be kind to you.  Treat yourself the way you would treat a friend.
June 18
~ Send a positive note to a friend who needs encouragement.
June 19
~ Create a list of favorite memories you feel grateful for.
June 20
~ Make time to do something playful today, just for the fun of it.
June 21
~ Enjoy trying a new recipe or cooking your favorite food.
June 22
~ Share a happy memory with someone who means a lot to you.
June 23
~ Look for something to be thankful for where you least expect it.
June 24
~ Thank a friend for the joy they bring into your life.
June 25
~ Eat food that makes you feel good and really savor it.
June 26
~ See the upside in a difficult situation you learned from.
June 27
~ Watch something funny and enjoy how it feels to laugh.
June 28
~ Create a playlist of your favorite songs, and enjoy them.
June 29
~ Take time to do something that makes you happy today.
June 30
~ Make a list of the joys in your life (and keep adding to them).

"Every day may not be good, but there is
something good in every day." ~ Alice Morse Earle

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