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Mentor Note:

“We need joy as we need air. We need love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share.” - Maya Angelou

Lets Dive in...

Hello Reader,

How often do you let yourself truly feel joy? Not just in the big moments, but in the small, ordinary ones?

I came across this quote from Maya Angelou this week, and it really hit home.

Joy isn’t just a fleeting spark, it’s the energy that fuels your creativity, deepens your relationships, and gives your life meaning.

But so often, you can put it on hold, telling yourself you will enjoy life later - after the deadlines, after the hard work, after everything falls into place.

But what if joy isn’t a reward? What if it’s something you can choose right now?

When you make space for joy, even in the messy, uncertain moments, everything shifts - your mindset, your energy, and the way opportunities flow to you.

The Takeaway

Joy is Life’s Oxygen

What if joy wasn’t something you had to earn? What if it was already here, waiting in the little moments you often rush past? It’s not just in big achievements or perfectly planned days - it’s in the spaces between. In the warmth of a quiet morning, in a deep conversation, in the way music makes you feel alive. Where have you felt joy today?

💛 Joy is breathing in the present moment, instead of holding your breath for the future.
💛 Joy is giving yourself permission to feel good now, not just when you “deserve” it.
💛 Joy is remembering that you don’t have to do life alone, love and community are there to hold you.

What if instead of waiting for joy to appear, you chose to actively seek it? I

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Something to Try

What if you treated joy as an essential part of your well-being every single day and you consciously chose something that fills your soul, whether it’s dancing, reading, creating, or simply resting.

Ask yourself: How can I bring more joy into today? Then go do it.

Joy shouldn't be the afterthought, right? it’s a necessity.

Let it breathe in. Let it expand within you. And watch how it transforms everything. 💛

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So, how can you invite more joy into your life today, especially when things aren’t quite going your way? Hit reply and let me know - I’d love to hear from you.

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Until next week,

Much love,

Sally xx

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Little Reminders:

Let joy guide you. Move, rest, and nourish your body in ways that feel good, not just what you “should” do. Let joy guide your choices.

Don't wait for joy. Notice where you delay joy with thoughts like, I’ll be happy when... Shift to I can feel joy now, even in the middle of this journey.

Create from Joy. Infuse play into your work. Work doesn’t have to be serious all the time - what would it feel like to create from a space of joy rather than pressure?

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