You're Allowed to Feel Joy Right Now (Here's Why It's So Important)

As we shift fully into summer, the world looks unlike anything we've experienced before. Usually, summer is full of carefree moments of relaxation, travel, beach trips, play and peace. But this year tapping into joy can be tougher than usual. During such painful times, the idea of cultivating personal happiness might seem trivial—selfish, even—but it might just be more important now than ever before. Here are some powerful and easy ways to tap into joy in your own life through this ever-changing time.