We’re in that time of year where life can start to feel a little…fast. Your calendar fills up with events, the city hums with energy, and suddenly the pace of life is just a little louder, a little busier.

And maybe — if you’re anything like me — you’re feeling the tension between wanting to lean into the fullness of summer and craving the steadiness of your own peace.

Last week we talked about how to begin again when you don’t feel like yourself. And this week, I want to meet you right there — with small, actionable ways you can choose yourself even in the midst of a busy season.

Because joy isn’t always found in big moments. More often than not, it lives in the quiet, everyday choices we make to honor our energy and notice the good around us.

So here’s a list of little joys you can sprinkle into your days. They may seem small — but trust me, their impact adds up.

Little Joys, Big Impact — Ideas to Try This Week:

🌼 1. Start a Summer “Glimmer Log”

Keep a running list of tiny, joyful moments you notice — that first sip of iced coffee, a stranger’s smile, sunlight through the window, the perfect song coming on at the right time.

→ Tip: Try keeping this log in the Notes app on your phone so you can add to it on the go.

🎵 2. Reset Your Soundtrack

Music has a sneaky way of shifting our energy. Take 10 minutes to curate a playlist that matches how you want to feel this week — light, confident, peaceful, energized.

→ Try playing it during your commute, morning routine, or when winding down at night.

🌸 3. Buy the Flowers

Yes — even for yourself, it’s one of my favorite ways to romanticize my weekend. Pick up a bouquet at the farmers market or grocery store and place them where you’ll see them throughout the week. Visual joy is real joy.

☕ 4. Romanticize Your Morning Beverage

Whether it’s coffee, tea, or a smoothie — slow down for those first few sips. Smell it. Feel the warmth or coolness. Let it mark the start of your day with intention.

🚶‍♀️ 5. Walk Without a Destination

Not every walk needs to be a workout. Take an unstructured stroll through your neighborhood — no step goals, no podcasts, no pressure. Just be with your thoughts and your surroundings.

📚 6. Create a Micro-Ritual Around Rest

Pick one thing that signals to your mind that it’s time to rest — lighting a candle, reading a few pages of a book, playing a certain playlist. Small cues can create big calm.

📵 7. Intentionally Unplug

Give yourself at least one window this week (even 30 minutes) where you put your phone away. Let your mind and nervous system reset — your peace is worth protecting.

Closing Thought:

You don’t have to do all the things to feel connected to yourself this season. You don’t have to force joy, or productivity, or perfection.

You just have to choose — gently and consistently — to notice and nurture the little things that make your life feel good.

So here’s your invitation: pick 1–2 of these little joys and weave them into your routine this week. Let them be your anchors, your glimmers, your reminders that you get to shape your own experience — even in the busiest seasons.

Because when you choose yourself in small ways, you create a life that supports you in big ones. ✨

Mindfully,
MK