It’s the motley musicians playing beneath weary stoops, and on random seats along the banks of the Mississippi; it’s the umpteen beignets and Po’ Boys; it’s the whirling, blurring throng of Mardi Gras; it’s the chaos and the hardship sitting alongside quiet introspection; and it’s the people…

Chances are, you have absolute clarity about what you DON’T like – anti-fungal nail cream ads, the smell of burning plastic, that one aggressive pebble hiding out in your shoe – but you haven’t given the same time and energy to determining what you DO like.

Figuring out what you want out of life can be a lifelong process. And while everyone knows it’s important to do the things that make us happy, it can be overwhelming to determine where to start.

So, after all these years of running, seeking, and hunting for joy, I thought I’d share the 5 things that might be useful for you if you’re searching for a heady shot of delight in the everyday.