Elin Hemnes

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Feeling stuck? Add more joy.

Joy can bring life to your dreams.

I believe that if you infuse joy in what you do and make it a priority to add joy into your life, it will give rewards beyond what you can imagine right now.

Often we as business owners feel that we have to work really hard, and THEN we can have joy. But in my experience you can excellerate your business by taking one step back and enjoying life a little more.

It's the law of attraction. People are attracted to happy, joyful people. They do not want to be in business with you if your life seems miserable, full og hard work and hardly any fun.

If you want to create a thriving community you need to lead the way. To show a life that you would want. If you don't want your life, I'm sure they don't want it either.

SO - what brings you joy?

Take some time this week and sit down with a lovely cup of tea, add some relaxing or happy music, and tune into your heart.

Put a line in the middle of the page. On one side you brainstorm all the small things that brings you joy that are free. That could be watching the sunset, playing with your kids, chatting with a good friend, take a bath, enjoying a cup of tea. Aim for 10 things or more.

And on the other side you add all the things, small or big, that sparks joy + cost money. For me that could be going to the spa, attending a yoga course, buying myself flowers, indulging in luxurious raw chocolate. 10 things or more on this side as well.

Your next step is to schedule it. Find your calendar and plot in at least 1 a week if this is new for you. If you are already doing once a week you can up it. Once a day is optimal. You want to get to the point where your rituals during the day are things that brings you in this joy state. Don't wait until you reach your goals. Do it now, and watch magic happens.

"When I am feeling bored, stuck, afraid or overwhelmed I can tap into any one of these things on my list to instantly focus on what is important in life."