Good glorious morning!

Do you like to read? When I was young, I would read romance novels, and then I went on to read mysteries. I used to read for entertainment. Now, I read to learn and to improve my life, and I hope to improve the lives of others around me.

"Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement." ~ James Clear

In the book "Atomic Habits," James Clear points out that to make our lives better, much of it depends on the habits we have formed.

Often, you don't need to make massive changes in your habits, but it could take as little as a 1% improvement to create a more significant difference over time. (Remember last week I shared that my word for September is Simplify?) 

Let's dive right into this Week's Dose of JOY with a

[JJJ - Julie's Joyful JOLT]

I like knowing that I have total control over my thoughts.
I like knowing I'm in charge of my thoughts.
I know sometimes a negative thought comes through.
I like how quickly I can catch it before it grabs hold...