From lumpy lemons to messy desks, embrace the beauty of imperfection and find joy in what makes your life uniquely yours.
đź—“ Joyful June: Take a photo of something that brings you joy and share it
📸 “Smile—it’s picture time!” Look around your workspace or daily routine—what brings you joy? A favourite coffee mug, a vibrant post-it wall, or even your pet’s antics on Zoom? Snap and share!
For me, despite the rain, being able to pick a glut of Sicilian lemons fresh from my tree filled me with joy and gratitude 🍋
They aren’t “picture perfect” specimens, but that is what I love about them – lumpy bits, odd shapes, and all. I personally think that it is their diverse uniqueness that makes each lemon delicious on their own, and magnificent working their flavour magic together in meals. 🍋🍋
Right now, I am enjoying a hot cup of fresh lemon, ginger, and mint tea 🍋🫚🫖 – pure bliss
Over the next couple of days, I think I’ll use them to make:
🍋 Cornish ginger and lemon fairling biscuits (it’s an old 1800s recipe from Cornwell, UK)
🍋 Zesty lemon, mint, and peas omelette for breakfast
🍋 Creamy lemon and salmon pasta bake
🍋 Preserved lemons – with sea salt, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, mustard seeds, cloves, and a few other spices
🍋 Zesty lemon spaghetti
🍋 Lemon chicken and broccolini
🍋 Lemon drizzle cake
And there is still a tree full of lemons waiting to be picked!!
Reflective Prompts:
What does this photo represent about your work-life harmony?
How do small joyful items or moments keep you motivated?
Who might enjoy seeing a glimpse of what makes you smile?
Quote of the Day:
“Joy is not in things; it is in us.” – Richard Wagner
Activity Ideas:
Workplace Joy Hunt: Look for something that sparks joy in your work environment and take a photo to keep it visible.
Joyful Sharing: Post a picture of what brings you joy on social media or send it to a friend or teammate with a little note.
Jenn Barfield - Holistic Career Development Coaching 