Appreciating the Little Joys

Appreciating the Little Joys

I don’t know about you, but I often find myself rushing through things, hurrying to get one task done so I can move on to the next, as if once everything is ticked off, I’ll finally be finished. But there always seems to be something else.

When I worked in the corporate world, I had set hours and a long to-do list every day. I loved the satisfaction of ticking things off, but eventually realised there would always be more. Once one task was done, another would appear. You could probably work 24 hours a day and still have something left to do.

Over time, I realised that rather than rushing through tasks at work or in everyday life, it helps to slow down and notice the small things happening along the way. Maybe it’s chatting with a coworker while you work on something together, learning something new during a project, or enjoying that morning coffee as the sun comes up. Even something as simple as enjoying that first deep breath of fresh air when you step outside in the morning.

Noticing and appreciating these small moments won’t fix everything, but they can remind us that even on the busiest or most difficult days, there are still moments of joy tucked in between.

Noticing Joy in Everyday Life

Little joys can show up in lots of small ways throughout the day. It might be when:

• You finally close your laptop for the day and feel that sense of relief.

• Someone makes you laugh when you really needed it.

• You get a quiet moment with a cup of tea and no distractions.

• You realise things feel a bit calmer than they did last week.

These moments don’t take effort, they just need a bit of attention.

How Reiki Can Help You Slow Down Enough to Notice

Many people come to Reiki because they’re tired, stressed, or running on autopilot. During a session, your body and mind get a chance to pause and in that stillness, those small joys can start to come back into focus.

Reiki isn’t about escaping daily life, it’s about creating space within it. I often find that journaling after a session helps too. When you stop and write down the small moments that made you smile or feel grateful, you start to realise just how many there actually are. It’s a simple practice that can really lift your mood and bring perspective.

A Reminder

Appreciating the little joys doesn’t mean ignoring challenges or forcing positivity. It’s just a way to come back to yourself and remember that not everything has to be big to matter.

When you start to notice the small things, you begin to feel more like yourself again. And from that place, everything else tends to flow a little more easily.