5 things that bring me joy this week, vol. 147

You can check out the entire “5 things that bring me joy this week” weekly series here. It’s a collection of seemingly insignificant things that remind us to appreciate the little things—those small joys that make a difference in our daily lives.

It’s felt extra heavy lately. Especially as day-to-day life still demands our attention, no matter what’s taking place around us. As such, I’ve been fairly busy, and it’s forced me to step away from the doom-scrolling and give my mind a break. Apart from that, here’s what else is comforting me this week:

a cup of chamomile tea in the evenings. Yes, it really does bring me joy. Plus, it’s a soothing experience, and one that promotes better sleep. Win-win!
these mules. They’re TTS, so cute, and comfortable. Can’t wait to wear them!
this dress. I have to include it because I couldn’t stop thinking about it, and now that I have it, it brings me joy. There’s something about nautical-inspired pieces that brings serenity and joy.
these images — they’re so touching! I don’t know if joy is the right word to describe the feeling I experienced seeing these… My heart aches at this incredibly beautiful and diverse world of ours. How little we appreciate and protect it…
reading. I shared in this post what I’m currently reading. I don’t read as much as I want to lately, that’s for sure, so when I do, it really is good for the soul (and mind).