Joy is your very state of being and also a touchstone of all that is going well in your life.

So let’s explore some methods that can help put the zing back into your life.

➢ Define your mission – The articulation of who you are, what you want in life, and how you want to lead your life can spell the difference between dragging yourself to work every day and choosing a workplace that helps you crystallize your vision.

➢ First things first – Do the most important things first.

➢ Treat every problem as an opportunity – Every challenge or problem carries within itself the opportunity for growth. What is needed is an open mind and self-awareness. Once you decide to view every challenge as an opportunity, life begins to unfold in positive ways.

➢ Help someone – The fastest way to get out of misery is to help someone. To start with, it immediately diverts attention from your own misery. Second, it enriches you by adding value to your life. Third, the other’s relief and happiness is infectious. So the next time you feel gloomy, go ahead and brighten somebody else’s day and watch your own joy grow in the process.

➢ Create your own special ‘Joy Ritual’ – Whether it’s having that peppermint tea at four in the afternoon, or going out for a long walk, create your own special moments to savor.

➢ Be in the moment – The past is no more, and the future is not yet here. All that we have is the present, and the present is loaded with opportunity. So make sure you live this moment with a deep awareness and joy.

Creating joy and zing back into your life cannot be delegated; it is your responsibility!