What Would You Do? Blog Series
Welcome back to the What Would You Do? blog series.
We’ve talked about building tools—resilience, community, laughter, creativity, and daring to dream again.
Now, we’re focusing on something quiet but essential: rediscovering joy—even in the smallest moments.
Rediscover Joy in the Small Moments
A Gentle Practice for a Grieving Heart
When you’re grieving, “joy” can feel like a foreign language. Or worse—a betrayal.
How can I laugh when they’re gone?
How can I smile when I’m still broken?
How can I feel happy when everything’s changed?
But here’s the thing: Joy doesn’t erase grief. It coexists with it.
And sometimes, it shows up in the tiniest, most unexpected places.
What Small Joy Looks Like
☕ A quiet cup of coffee you actually get to finish while it’s still warm
🌤 A beam of sunlight through the window
🐶 A tail wag, a belly laugh, or a moment of peace between waves of pain
📚 A good book, a great meme, or a 3-minute dance break in your kitchen
Joy doesn’t have to be loud to matter.
Grief Tip from My Heart
Try this:
At the end of each day, write down one thing that brought you even a flicker of joy or comfort.
It could be a soft blanket, a kind text, or just remembering to brush your teeth.
Keep a jar, journal, or note on your phone. Call it your Joy Log or Resilience Jar.
Revisit it when the dark days settle in again.
Why It Matters
Joy is not the goal. It’s the evidence.
✨ That you’re healing.
✨ That you’re still here.
✨ That you can feel again—even just a little.
Small joys build trust with yourself.
They remind you that even amidst sorrow, your heart still works.
Ask Yourself:
What’s one small thing that made me smile today?
Next week, we close the series with one of the most overlooked tools: Collaboration—because you were never meant to heal alone.