Add Joy

A 10-day challenge to add joy to your life. Completely free.

Confession time, I struggle in December. With the birth of my daughter, I decided to start taking action to shift the way I feel about the holidays. I want you to take this journey with me!

Add Joy is a 10-day event designed to bring daily joy into your life. The challenge is free. Activities do not cost anything and can be completed in as little as ten minutes. There might be some activities you want to spend a little more time on. There might be activities you choose to spend money on. Some of the activities will use basic supplies such as paper and old magazines. The whole point isn't to spend. The point is to take the time to find joy in the little things. I have a lineup of guests that will help you do just that!

How does the challenge work?

From Dec 2-11, there will be a new blog post each day containing your daily activity. Complete the activity and comment on the blog post. That's it!

On December 12, participants who completed the challenge are asked to take the Add Joy Winner’s Pledge stating they completed all 10 joy activities. (It’s on the honour system.)

Participants who registered and complete the challenge will be eligible for prizes:

• Journaling for Joy and Mental Health virtual workshop ticket.

• $15 Amazon Gift Card.

• 50 page critique (any genre except adult romance or horror (teen romance/horror is fine). My speciality is poetry, memoir and kidlit/teen).

• A handcrafted poem just for you.

• ** Teachers/School Librarians if your classroom completes the challenge, you may win a free 20 minute, virtual author visit plus a complimentary writing lesson to use in your classroom (choose between poetry, short story or fantasy writing. I'm published in these areas. Visits are appropriate for grades 5+).

Did I mention this is FREE?

Are you ready to Add Joy to your December?

Follow these steps to register - Registration open from Now until Dec 2.

• Register here ON THIS BLOG POST by commenting your name ONCE in the comments below. ONE COMMENT ONLY. Please do not reply to other people on this post. If you are a teacher, or a school librarian and want to get your students involved, you may sign up your class as a whole under your name (special prize for classrooms that complete this challenge).

• You must register to be eligible for prizes.

• Visit the blog daily from Dec 2-11 to get your activity. Comment on that day's post.

Are you in? YAY! Grab your official badge below. You may use this badge on your social media. Please, please share! Let's spread joy this December.

On a final note, use #addjoy on Threads to stay in touch with me and other participants. Completely optional, but is a great way to build community with others.

See you on December 2nd!