Finding Joy in Meaningless Tasks

[View Online]( INSPIRATION [Finding Joy in Meaningless Tasks]( Finding joy and reason in mundane tasks can shift the flow, and make it not so bad afterall. Spending an afternoon working on the car, gardening, or even cleaning the house can be fun when we have an interest in the project. Yet, we can also find joy in the chores and tasks we don't especially like. All we need is a change of attitude, a different approach, a little music, or some help from friends, and the tasks or responsibilities that we perceive as tedious can become a source of pleasure. Most of us tend to put off what it is that we don’t want to do. Yet, one of the best approaches to an unpleasant task or dull chore is to dive right in and be fully mindful of what it is that you are doing. You may not perceive washing the kitchen floor as enjoyable, but it can be if you view it as a loving act for both yourself and your family. Lose yourself in paying your bills, and thank the universe that you are able to receive the service you are writing that check for. Mending can become a treasure hunt to find the right button and matching thread. And, each morning, see how neatly you can make your bed and take pride in your results. Playing your favorite music, dancing while you work, or creating a mental list of everything you are grateful for are just a few ways to turn an unexciting activity into a fun event. Ask a friend to help you clean out the basement or paint a room; provide some yummy snacks as an incentive. Look for joy in doing your mundane activities, and they’ll become a source of enjoyment rather than a tolerable duty.   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Overcoming Meaninglessness]( When you learn how to identify your life purposes and live them daily, you'll no longer have to search for or feel bereft of meaning. You’ll access a wellspring of hope that can heal the hurts that arise from your ingrained feelings. In this course, therapist Eric Maisel offers guided practices, journaling, and action steps that will reveal the true nature of meaning, its relationship to aspirations, and how you can live by your desires. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( - [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( - [Karmic Relationships: How to Identify Them and Break Free]( - [12-Minute Standing Abs Workout]( Recommended For You [8 Weeks of Prayer to Change Your Relationships]( [Learn More]( [8 Steps for Transforming Relationships]( [Learn More]( [4-Minute Metabolism Booster]( [Learn More]( [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( [Learn More]( [Activate Your Fascia, Free Your Body]( [Learn More]( [Crystal Bowl Sound Bath]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 2. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 3. [Gentle Exercises to Eliminate Your Neck Hump]( 4. [How to Overcome Depression]( 5. [Transverse Abs Workout for Instant Relief]( 6. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 7. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 8. [12-Minute Standing Abs Workout]( 9. [Re-Parent Your Inner Child]( 10. [Getting Unstuck]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.