Your guide to moments of everyday joy

Introducing: Glimmers and joy lists.

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LET'S TALK Q How can you add more joy to each day? A There are so many routes you can take. Today, we're going to focus on the power of glimmers and joy lists. ✨ First up: Glimmers! These are little moments of happiness, peace, or comfort that exist throughout the day that most of us overlook. Think: the first sip of your morning coffee, warm sunshine on your face, or slipping into cozy pajamas after taking a hot shower. Noting your glimmers can help retrain your brain to refocus on positives, rather than anxiety triggers. The more you practice tuning in to them, the easier it'll be to become more mindful of those joyful experiences and reach for them during hard times. To get started, try listing all the glimmers you notice throughout your day, then reflecting on how they made you feel in a journal at night. 📋 Next up: Joy lists As you might expect, this is a list of whatever brings you joy. It can change and expand over time, and some items might overlap with your glimmers. Joy listing is a simple yet powerful practice that helps shift your focus away from the negative stuff in your life (and the world) to things that help you to feel abundant and grateful. They're also a good reminder that you don't have to wait for X, Y, and Z in order to be happy. There are moments of happiness to be found in your day, wherever you are in your journey — you just have to keep an eye out for them. To learn how to create a joy list and see examples of what one might look like, read our full guide below. START A JOY LIST If you'd like to request a specific topic, offer feedback, or chime in with your answers to our weekly questions, feel free to email us at newsletters@healthline.com. We look forward to connecting with you and supporting you on the path to mental well-being. READ THIS We picked these articles just for you Alternative Treatments for Anxiety Read more > Seasonal Depression in Spring: Causes and How to Manage Read more > How Does Stress Affect the Immune System? Read more > Tips for Building Stronger Relationships Read more > TRY THIS Mind Your Skin Your mood may affect your skin health, and taking good care of your skin might improve your mood. Sometimes, a little self-care can help you feel better. SHOP NOW MORE RESOURCES Find support for your journey Finding a therapist has never been easier Search by specialty, condition, or location to match with a mental health professional who meets your needs. FIND CARE Browse our mental health marketplace Explore our top picks for products, apps, and other tools that can help you manage anxiety and depression symptoms. SHOP NOW Shop products Get care Shipping info View in browser Unsubscribe Privacy policy We may feature your messages to our inbox within our content. Please do not provide any personal identifiable information. Replies may be edited for length and clarity. For more, see our Privacy Policy. Healthline, Optum Now, and their respective logo(s) are trademarks of RVO Health, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © ‌2026‌ RVO Health, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ‌1101‌ Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, SC, ‌29707 ‌