Exhale Episode 13 | Your Joy List: Intentional Happiness in 2025

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Exhale Episode 13 | Your Joy List: Creating Intentional Happiness for the New Year

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, let’s make this the year we prioritize intentional joy. Dr. Sigrid Elston and I dive deep into a transformative practice that can elevate your happiness: creating your Joy List.

So, what is a Joy List? It’s a simple yet powerful tool that helps you identify and prioritize the moments, activities, and people that truly bring you happiness.

In this episode, Dr. Elston and I reflect on personal moments of joy from the past year—like savoring quiet mornings with coffee, celebrating milestones, or reconnecting with nature.

These reflections remind us that joy often lies in the small, intentional choices we make each day.

This episode includes an interactive exercise to help you create your own Joy List for 2025.

Maybe your list includes morning walks, salsa dancing, or relaxing in an herb garden (like mine!) or Dr. Elston’s love for dance breaks and weekends outdoors.

The beauty of a Joy List is that it’s deeply personal—it’s about what lights you up.

And don’t worry—this isn’t about adding more to your to-do list. It’s about carving out intentional space for happiness, even during life’s busiest moments.

Together, we’ll explore how to pinpoint what truly brings you joy and incorporate those moments into your daily routine.

Whether it’s pausing to enjoy a sunset, reconnecting with a favorite hobby, or simply embracing a quiet moment of gratitude, this practice is all about creating sustainable joy that fits your life.

As we kick off 2025, let this be the year you own your happiness.

Tune in to the episode, create your Joy List, and discover how to make joy a natural part of your every day.

Don’t forget to share your Joy List with us on IG @ExhaleBeWell—we’d love to see what’s making your heart smile!

This year, let’s not just chase happiness; let’s live it.