Glimmers: Why you need these small moments of joy in your mental health toolbox

Daily activities and experiences that shift our moods don't always have to be big and splashy. Search for the smaller, shiny things to keep you in the flow

Have you ever stopped to notice a rainbow and felt instantly calmer? Or felt overcome with awe when acknowledging the twinkling lights on a Christmas tree? Perhaps you got a whiff of salty sea air and, for a few seconds, you felt like everything was right in the world.

If you can relate, then chances are you’ve experienced a glimmer. This sunny term desc…