Just Enough Joy

By Sarahn Says

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Just Enough Joy is a daily micro-podcast. Each short episode offers a gentle burst of inspiration from the Just Enough Joy Calendar (sarahnsays.com). Packed with expert insight, fresh perspective, and honesty, this show honors joy in all its forms: quiet, complex, ordinary, and sacred. Join host Sarahn Sankofa (founder of Sarahn Says) as she explores what it really means to study joy, pursue it, lose it, find it, and choose it — one day and one decision at a time.


Episode Date
10.21 Listen to an Inspirational Message
Oct 21, 2026
10.20 Have a Productive Morning
Oct 21, 2026
10.19 Observe 1 Thing in Extreme Detail
Oct 21, 2026
10.18 GIVE BACK with JOY!
Oct 21, 2026
10.17 SURPRISE YOURSELF!
Oct 17, 2026
10.16 Make a Vision Board
Oct 16, 2026
10.15 Learn Something New!
Oct 16, 2026
10.14 Free Write for 60 Seconds
Oct 16, 2026
10.13 Notice Something You've Never Noticed Before
Oct 16, 2026
10.12 Practice a 1-Minute Body Scan
Oct 12, 2026
10.11 Listen to a Song You Love with Your Eyes Closed
Oct 11, 2026
10.10 Watch the Sky for 1 Minute
Oct 11, 2026
10.9 Read a Passage From Your Favorite Book
Oct 09, 2026
10.8 Learn a Random Fact
Oct 08, 2026
10.7 Listen to a Genre of Music You Rarely Explore
Oct 07, 2026
10.6 Read a "How-To" Article
Oct 06, 2026
10.5 Maximize on Your Strengths
Oct 05, 2026
10.4 Do Something Slowly on Purpose
Oct 04, 2026
10.3 Visit the Library
Oct 03, 2026
10.2 Be Inspired!
Oct 02, 2026
10.1 Ask Any Question Out of Curiosity
Oct 01, 2026
9.30 Take a Break Every Hour Just to Breathe
Sep 30, 2026
9.29 Spend at Least 10 Minutes Outside
Sep 29, 2026
9.28 Give Yourself a Scalp Massage
Sep 28, 2026
9.27 Make Soup!
Sep 28, 2026
9.26 Get a Good Night's Rest
Sep 26, 2026
9.25 Happily Miss Out on Something!
Sep 25, 2026
9.24 Give Yourself a Big Hug!
Sep 24, 2026
9.23 Prepare or Have a Meal that Brings You Joy
Sep 23, 2026
9.22 Create a Morning or Night Ritual for the New Season
Sep 22, 2026
9.21 Give Yourself Grace
Sep 21, 2026
9.20 Enjoy a Cozy Moment for Yourself
Sep 21, 2026
9.19 Set Boundaries
Sep 19, 2026
9.18 Spend Time Cleaning Out Your Phone or Email
Sep 18, 2026
9.17 Drink a Fresh Pressed Juice
Sep 17, 2026
9.16 Love Your Flaws
Sep 17, 2026
9.15 Do Yoga or Pilates
Sep 15, 2026
9.14 Stay Hydrated!
Sep 14, 2026
9.13 Moisturize Your Body with Care
Sep 13, 2026
9.12 Go with the Flow!
Sep 12, 2026
9.11 Create a List of 4 Accomplishments That you are Proud of
Sep 11, 2026
9.10 Are You Doubting Yourself? STOP.
Sep 10, 2026
9.9 Stretch Your Body Gently for 5 Minutes
Sep 09, 2026
9.8 Avoid Stressors
Sep 09, 2026
9.7 Rest Without Apologizing
Sep 07, 2026
9.6 Drink a Full Glass of Water at the Start of Your Day
Sep 06, 2026
9.5 Enjoy a Nap!
Sep 06, 2026
9.4 Book a Self-Care Appointment
Sep 06, 2026
9.3 Cancel an Obligation that Drains You
Sep 06, 2026
9.2 Eat Food that Gives You Energy
Sep 02, 2026
9.1 Enjoy Some Alone Time!
Sep 01, 2026
8.31 Remain Flexible
Aug 31, 2026
8.30 Take a New Route
Aug 31, 2026
8.29 Find JOY in a New Place
Aug 29, 2026
8.28 Wear Something that Makes You Feel Liberated
Aug 28, 2026
8.27 Release What is Weighing on You
Aug 28, 2026
8.26 Make a List Titled "Things I Want to Try..."
Aug 26, 2026
8.25 Get Excited About the Future
Aug 25, 2026
8.24 Honor Your Unique JOY
Aug 24, 2026
8.23 Be Optimistic!
Aug 23, 2026
8.22 Keep It Moving
Aug 23, 2026
8.21 Try a New Restaurant
Aug 23, 2026
8.20 Break the Rules...Safely Of Course!
Aug 20, 2026
8.19 Remain JOYFUL in the Face of Uncertainty
Aug 20, 2026
8.18 Protect your JOY!
Aug 18, 2026
8.17 Say "NO" to Something that Restricts You
Aug 17, 2026
8.16 Practice Manifestation
Aug 16, 2026
8.15 Visit a New Place
Aug 15, 2026
8.14 Have a Good Laugh or a Good Cry
Aug 15, 2026
8.13 Move On Faith!
Aug 15, 2026
8.12 Break One Tiny Routine Today
Aug 15, 2026
8.11 Be Intentional with Your Words
Aug 11, 2026
8.10 Drive with the Windows Down
Aug 10, 2026
8.9 Journal on Freedom
Aug 10, 2026
8.8 Let Yourself Wander - Mentally or Physically
Aug 08, 2026
8.7 Make Time to Enjoy a Passion
Aug 07, 2026
8.6 WORK THE PLAN!
Aug 06, 2026
8.5 PLAN THE WORK!
Aug 06, 2026
8.4 Do Something Alone that you Usually Do with Others
Aug 04, 2026
8.3 Explore a Topic You're Curious About
Aug 03, 2026
8.2 Take an Early Morning Walk
Aug 03, 2026
8.1 Be Unapologetically JOYFUL
Aug 03, 2026
7.31 Finish Something You've Started
Jul 31, 2026
7.30 Show Off Your Good Looks!
Jul 30, 2026
7.29 Do Something Outside of Your Comfort Zone
Jul 29, 2026
7.28 Speak Up for Yourself!
Jul 29, 2026
7.27 Ask a Courageous Question
Jul 27, 2026
7.26 Say I Deserve Good Things Aloud
Jul 26, 2026
7.25 Hold Yourself or Someone Else Accountable
Jul 25, 2026
7.24 Act with Love Instead of Fear
Jul 24, 2026
7.23 Prove Your Point!
Jul 23, 2026
7.22 Listen to Music That Charges You Up
Jul 22, 2026
7.21 Try One Thing that Intimidates You
Jul 21, 2026
7.20 Acknowledge the Things that Make Your Unique
Jul 20, 2026
7.19 Take Charge!
Jul 19, 2026
7.18 Take Yourself Out on a Solo Outing
Jul 19, 2026
7.17 Wear Something Bold and Expressive
Jul 19, 2026
7.16 Practice Saying "No Thank You" with Confidence
Jul 16, 2026
7.15 Celebrate Your Progress Thus Far
Jul 16, 2026
7.14 Show Up...Even When You Don't Feel Like It!
Jul 14, 2026
7.13 Smile at a Stranger
Jul 14, 2026
7.12 Give Yourself Credit
Jul 12, 2026
7.11 Own Your Spotlight!
Jul 11, 2026
7.10 Give Yourself or Someone Else a Pep Talk!
Jul 10, 2026
7.9 Celebrate Yourself OUT LOUD!
Jul 09, 2026
7.8 Focus on Your Posture!
Jul 08, 2026
7.7 Be the Change You Wish to See
Jul 07, 2026
7.6 Set a Boundary with Kindness
Jul 06, 2026
7.5 Remind Yourself All Day That You Can Do Anything!
Jul 06, 2026
7.4 Do Something with Intention and Pride
Jul 04, 2026
7.3 Say or Do Something Bold Today
Jul 03, 2026
7.2 Solve a Problem with Confidence, Clarity and JOY!
Jul 02, 2026
7.1 Stand in a Superhero Pose for 30 Seconds
Jul 01, 2026
6.30 Have a Conversation with Someone Who Brings You JOY
Jun 30, 2026
6.29 Offer Help Before Someone Asks
Jun 30, 2026
6.28 Give Someone Their Flowers
Jun 28, 2026
6.27 Treat Someone You Are Grateful for to Something Special
Jun 28, 2026
6.26 Send a Handwritten Note
Jun 27, 2026
6.25 Work to Understand or Be Understood
Jun 25, 2026
6.24 Share Something JOYFUL on Social Media (HAPPY NATIONAL DAY OF JOY!!!!)
Jun 24, 2026
6.23 Call Someone You Love Just To Say Hi!
Jun 24, 2026
6.22 Introduce Yourself to Someone New
Jun 22, 2026
6.21 Send Someone a Photo That Made You Think of Them
Jun 21, 2026
6.20 Tell a Family Story or Ask Someone About Their Family Story
Jun 20, 2026
6.19 Celebrate Your Heritage! (HAPPY JUNETEENTH!)
Jun 20, 2026
6.18 Ask Someone About a Dream or Goal They Have
Jun 19, 2026
6.17 Support a Small Business in Your Community
Jun 17, 2026
6.16 Give Someone Your Full Attention
Jun 16, 2026
6.15 Share Something You Appreciate About a Friend
Jun 15, 2026
6.14 Perform a Small Act of Kindness
Jun 14, 2026
6.13 Watch a Movie with Loved Ones
Jun 13, 2026
6.12 Exchange Constructive Criticism with a Trusted Friend
Jun 12, 2026
6.11 Share a Meal with Someone You Love
Jun 12, 2026
6.10 Say "Thank You" with Intention
Jun 10, 2026
6.9 Reflect on the JOY-filled Moments from the Year Thus Far
Jun 09, 2026
6.8 Send a Friend an Encouraging Message
Jun 08, 2026
6.7 Spend Time with Someone and Put Your Phones Away
Jun 07, 2026
6.6 Send a Loved One a Voice Note
Jun 06, 2026
6.5 Go Out of Your Way to Show Up for Someone You Love
Jun 05, 2026
6.4 Play Music From Your Cultural Background
Jun 04, 2026
6.3 Schedule a Hangout
Jun 03, 2026
6.2 Share a Memory with Someone Who was a Part of it
Jun 02, 2026
6.1 Teach Someone Something About Your Culture
Jun 01, 2026
5.31 Do a Childlike Activity
May 31, 2026
5.30 Make New Memories
May 30, 2026
5.29 Be Silly with Someone You Trust
May 29, 2026
5.28 Think Positively
May 28, 2026
5.27 Eat Food that Brings you JOY!
May 27, 2026
5.26 Get Some Fresh Air and Express Gratitude for Nature
May 27, 2026
5.25 HAVE FUN!
May 25, 2026
5.24 Say Yes to Spontaneity
May 25, 2026
5.23 Play a Board Game
May 23, 2026
5.22 Take a Picture of the Most JOYFUL Part of Your Day
May 22, 2026
5.21 Do Something Spontaneous
May 21, 2026
5.20 Spend Some Time In the Sun
May 21, 2026
5.19 Literally, Stop and Smell the Flowers!
May 19, 2026
5.18 Make Time to Enjoy a Passion
May 18, 2026
5.17 Simply, Sit Down!
May 17, 2026
5.16 Let Yourself Be Dramatic
May 16, 2026
5.15 Dance to the Beat of Your Own Drum
May 15, 2026
5.14 Wear A Color That Brings You JOY
May 15, 2026
5.13 Compliment A Stranger
May 13, 2026
5.12 Break A Sweat
May 12, 2026
5.11 Take a Silly Selfie
May 11, 2026
5.10 Celebrate the Life of Yourself or Another
May 10, 2026
5.9 Stand Barefoot in Grass
May 09, 2026
5.8 Watch Something That Makes You Laugh
May 08, 2026
5.7 Put On Your Favorite Socks
May 07, 2026
5.6 Work On A Puzzle
May 06, 2026
5.5 Smile As Much As Possible
May 05, 2026
5.4 Do Something Just Because It Feels Good
May 04, 2026
5.3 Wiggle Your Toes
May 03, 2026
5.2 Start A New Book
May 02, 2026
5.1 DAYDREAM!
May 01, 2026
4.30 Create a JOY Playlist
Apr 30, 2026
4.29 Learn How to Say "JOY" in Another Language
Apr 29, 2026
4.28 Move Your Body Creatively
Apr 28, 2026
4.27 Hold Yourself Accountable
Apr 27, 2026
4.26 Meditate on Your Life's Purpose
Apr 26, 2026
4.25 Watch an Inspiring Documentary
Apr 25, 2026
4.24 Use Your Imagination
Apr 24, 2026
4.23 Try a New Hobby
Apr 24, 2026
4.22 Wear a Joyful Scent
Apr 22, 2026
4.21 Write a Haiku About JOY
Apr 21, 2026
4.20 Put Something Inspiring In Your Line of Sight
Apr 20, 2026
4.19 Get Creative with a Recipe
Apr 19, 2026
4.18 Take a Short Walk and Notice 3 Beautiful Things
Apr 18, 2026
4.17 Sketch Your Idea of a Happy Day
Apr 17, 2026
4.16 Give Time to Enjoy a Passion
Apr 16, 2026
4.15 Be Gracious When Challenged
Apr 15, 2026
4.14 Exercise Your Creativity
Apr 14, 2026
4.13 Listen to a Motivational Message
Apr 13, 2026
4.12 Go Somewhere New in Your Neighborhood
Apr 12, 2026
4.11 Get A New Plant
Apr 11, 2026
HAPPY 100TH EPISODE OF JUST ENOUGH JOY!
Apr 10, 2026
4.10 Pause Before Reacting or Responding
Apr 10, 2026
4.9 Draw or Write with Your Non-Dominant Hand
Apr 09, 2026
4.8 Listen to Music That Brings You JOY
Apr 08, 2026
4.7 Shift Your Mindset
Apr 07, 2026
4.6 Set A JOYFUL Intention for the Day
Apr 06, 2026
4.5 Take A Picture of Something Beautiful
Apr 05, 2026
4.4 Practice Doing Something You're Not Good At
Apr 04, 2026
4.3 Doodle for 3 Minutes with No Goal
Apr 03, 2026
4.2 Read a Passage That Brings You JOY
Apr 02, 2026
4.1 Spend at Least 5 Minutes Daydreaming
Apr 01, 2026
3.31 Remind Yourself What You Do/Don't Have Control Over
Mar 31, 2026
3.30 Take a Break from a Draining Task for 15 Minutes
Mar 30, 2026
3.29 Give Yourself Permission to Rest
Mar 29, 2026
3.28 Avoid Triggers
Mar 28, 2026
3.27 Spend Time with Someone who Brings you Joy
Mar 27, 2026
3.26 Drop Your Ego for a Day!
Mar 26, 2026
3.25 Cancel or Reschedule an Event on Your Calendar
Mar 25, 2026
3.24 Focus on Your Strengths
Mar 24, 2026
3.23 Identify a Mistake You Made in the Past and Laugh About It
Mar 23, 2026
3.22 Prioritize Your Peace
Mar 22, 2026
3.21 Spend Time Cleaning Out Your Closet
Mar 21, 2026
3.20 Take 10 Deep Breaths
Mar 20, 2026
3.19 Let Go Of Guilt for Something Small
Mar 19, 2026
3.18 Declutter Your Mind by Writing Down Your Thoughts
Mar 18, 2026
3.17 Ask for Help When You Need It
Mar 17, 2026
3.16 Start Breaking a Bad Habit
Mar 16, 2026
3.15 Do a Morning Meditation on Gratitude
Mar 15, 2026
3.14 Release the Need for Approval
Mar 14, 2026
3.13 Let Out A Long Sigh
Mar 13, 2026
3.12 Journal on Change
Mar 12, 2026
3.11 Unfollow 1-3 Accounts That Don't Bring You JOY
Mar 11, 2026
3.10 Give Grace to Yourself or Someone Else
Mar 10, 2026
3.9 Spend 30 Minutes Cleaning Out Your Phone
Mar 09, 2026
3.8 Declutter a Tiny Space - purse, drawer, inbox, etc.
Mar 08, 2026
3.7 Have a Do-Nothing Day
Mar 07, 2026
3.6 Exhale Deeply and Imagine the Stress Leaving Your Body
Mar 06, 2026
3.5 Let Them Be Wrong About You!
Mar 05, 2026
3.4 Write Down a Worry and Tear the Paper Up!
Mar 04, 2026
3.3 Break a Sweat
Mar 03, 2026
3.2 Release an Expectation You Have About Today
Mar 02, 2026
3.1 Embrace Change!
Mar 01, 2026
2.27 Write a Loving Message to Yourself
Feb 27, 2026
2.26 Listen Intently While Someone is Speaking to You
Feb 26, 2026
2.25 Call a Loved One Who Brings You JOY
Feb 25, 2026
2.24 Be Kind to Yourself When You Make a Mistake
Feb 24, 2026
2.23 Practice Compassion
Feb 23, 2026
2.22 Revisit a Place You Love
Feb 22, 2026
2.21 Show Up for Yourself or Someone Else
Feb 21, 2026
2.20 Love Things the Way They Are!
Feb 21, 2026
2.19 Refrain from Gossip and Negative Self-Talk
Feb 19, 2026
2.18 Name 3 Things Your Love About Your Personality
Feb 18, 2026
2.17 Learn Something New About Someone You Love
Feb 17, 2026
2.16 Enjoy a Moment of Physical Comfort
Feb 16, 2026
2.15 Enjoy a Cup of Coffee or Tea
Feb 15, 2026
2.14 Celebrate the JOY of Love
Feb 14, 2026
2.13 Say YES with JOY!
Feb 13, 2026
2.12 Pay Someone a Genuine Compliment
Feb 12, 2026
2.11 Wear Something that Makes you Feel Special
Feb 11, 2026
2.10 Identify 1 way you can be better to those you love
Feb 10, 2026
2.9 Say NO with JOY!
Feb 09, 2026
2.8 Practice Forgiveness, Big or Small
Feb 08, 2026
2.7 Love What You See in the Mirror!
Feb 07, 2026
2.6 Let Someone Help You Today
Feb 06, 2026
2.5 Practice Acceptance...it is what it is!
Feb 05, 2026
2.4 Receive Love Openly
Feb 04, 2026
2.3 Do Something Selfless for a Stranger
Feb 03, 2026
2.2 Do something small your future self will appreciate
Feb 02, 2026
2.1 Recite Positive Affirmations (Happy Black History Month!)
Feb 01, 2026
1.31 Name something you're grateful for at this exact moment!
Jan 31, 2026
1.30 Take a Slow Mindful Walk
Jan 30, 2026
1.29 Make a List of 3 Ways You Can Stay Present
Jan 29, 2026
1.28 Accomplish a Goal You've Been Putting Off
Jan 28, 2026
1.27 Celebrate a Small Win in Your Day
Jan 27, 2026
1.26 Sit in Silence for 10 Minutes
Jan 26, 2026
1.25 Light a Candle
Jan 25, 2026
1.24 Organize Your Space
Jan 24, 2026
1.23 Enjoy a Meal with Zero Distractions
Jan 23, 2026
1.22 Choose Your Words Wisely!
Jan 22, 2026
1.21 Leave Your Phone in the Other Room
Jan 21, 2026
1.20 Notice 5 things you can see, hear and feel around you
Jan 20, 2026
1.19 Give Time to Developing a Skill
Jan 19, 2026
1.18 Put Your Feet Up
Jan 18, 2026
1.17 Do A Digital Detox for 3 Hours
Jan 17, 2026
1.16 Create a List of 5 Personal Strengths
Jan 16, 2026
1.15 Actively Listen
Jan 15, 2026
1.14 Notice Your Posture and Gently Realign
Jan 14, 2026
1.13 Make Your Bed
Jan 13, 2026
1.12 Be Open to New Possibilities
Jan 12, 2026
1.11 Read a Passage from a New Book
Jan 11, 2026
1.10 Put Your Face to the Sky
Jan 10, 2026
1.9 Take 3 Deep Breaths Before Starting a Task
Jan 09, 2026
1.8 Be Patient with Yourself and Others
Jan 08, 2026
1.7 List 3 ways you will celebrate yourself this year!
Jan 07, 2026
1.6 Create a list of 5 things you are inviting into your life
Jan 06, 2026
1.5 Unclench Your Jaw
Jan 05, 2026
1.4 Practice Silence
Jan 04, 2026
1.3 Make A 2026 To-Do List
Jan 03, 2026
1.2 Place your hand on your heart and feel your heartbeat
Jan 02, 2026
1.1 Celebrate the JOY of a New Year!
Jan 02, 2026
Welcome to the Just Enough Joy Podcast
Jan 01, 2026