Our everyday lives have hidden potential: they can be filled with meaning and beauty. This guide is dedicated to the idea that we can actively notice and create this meaning and beauty in our lives.
In this practical, hands-on book, Sophia Deloit leads the reader through concrete actions for bringing mindfulness and joy into daily life. Some of the techniques she covers include:
- How to take care of yourself and recognize if you are neglecting your basic needs
- How to become more intentional about your media use and make sure you are engaging in screen time that makes you happy
- How to savor and enjoy your everyday experiences
- How to include adequate leisure time in your daily schedule, and why doing so is important
- How to look at your life honestly without living in fear, denial or distortion
- How to genuinely listen to others and express your own feelings to cultivate authentic relationships
Throughout the guide, Deloit is attentive to the fact that happiness looks different for different people. She covers a wide range of techniques, encouraging readers to experiment and choose the ones that work for them. The result is that anyone who wants to live a more joyful life will be able to discover something transformative and revealing through Deloit’s hands-on exercises.