Ever catch yourself saying, “I’ll play later”…and then never do? Yeah, same. In this episode, I’m sharing why I stopped treating joy like a reward and started scheduling it like a non-negotiable. From doodling and dancing to that "ahhh" moment on the porch with a drink, this one’s all about carving out space for what lights you up—even when life’s lifin’.

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Joy

00:57 Welcome to Simplifying Life's Beautiful Bitchiness

01:44 Rediscovering Simple Joys

03:46 Integrating Joy into Daily Life

05:40 Creating Joy Pockets

08:42 Conclusion: Spread the Happiness

👩🏽‍🏫 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why joy isn’t optional (and what happens when we treat it like it is)
• The mindset shift that helped me stop postponing play
• What a Joy Pocket is—and how to create your own
• 4 simple steps to add more happiness to your day (without overcomplicating it)
• How building joy into your system actually makes you more productive

🎧 Listen Now:

📌 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Captivate.fm

💡 Mentioned in This Episode:

• My personal Joy Pockets: crocheting, doodling, dancing like nobody’s watching (or like you are—hey, I’m a former Zumba instructor 😆)
• The 10-minute rule I live by
• Why joy belongs on your to-do list
• How life systems aren't just about organization—they’re about joy, too

🙌🏽 Ready for More?

1️⃣ Book a Game Plan Check-In → Let’s map out your version of a joy-filled day: https://wix.to/dv3MtND

2️⃣ Grab the free Power-Up Planner → https://www.mmvirtualresources.com/product-page/the-power-up-planner

3️⃣ Join the email fam for wellness tips & random goofy stories → https://www.mmvirtualresources.com/join-my-email-family 

💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

What’s one tiny Joy Pocket you’re adding to your day this week?

DM me on Instagram or hit reply to my latest email—I wanna hear what lights you up. 🧁🌈🍭