Joy Can Be a Form of Well-Being. Notice What Sparks It for You (Tuesday Tip #33)
When we think about well-being, we often focus on balance, rest, nutrition, or routines that help keep us steady. And while those things matter, they are only part of the story. True well-being is not just about stability. It is also about vitality.
Joy is often the missing piece.
Why Joy Matters
Joy is not about constant happiness or chasing positivity. It is about those moments that make you feel alive, even briefly. It could be laughing with someone who truly gets you, creating something that excites you, or losing track of time doing something you love.
Those flashes of joy are not random. They are signals. They are clues pointing you toward your values.
How to Notice What Sparks Joy
If you want to understand what brings you energy and meaning, pay close attention to:
- When time disappears: What are you doing when you feel fully present?
- What lights you up: Which activities, people, or environments make you feel most like yourself?
- Where you feel at ease: What spaces give you a sense of belonging or alignment?
When you start noticing these patterns, you begin to see that joy is not accidental. It is connected to what matters most.
Well-Being Is More Than Maintenance
Taking care of yourself is not just about preventing burnout or managing stress. It is also about intentionally creating space for the things that energize you. Because when your choices are guided by your values, well-being becomes more than maintenance. It becomes alignment.
Something to Reflect On
What small moments of joy have you overlooked recently, and what do they reveal about what matters most to you?
Every Tuesday, we offer Tuesday Tips on the Values Identifier Facebook page and here in blog form. These tips offer thoughts and ideas to help you live a life more aligned with your values.
