Glimmers: How to Find Pockets of Joy in Your Every Day

Imagine a universe where every fleeting moment holds a glimmer of magic, waiting to be discovered.

A glimmer is a small or fleeting, positive moment hidden within daily life.

Whether it’s singing kitchen karaoke while washing up, catching a fleeting whiff of your favourite scent or belly-laughing with an old friend, as we learn to recognize and cultivate these glimmers, we unlock the beneficial effects for mental health and well-being.

Just noticing these moments of magic in your day can signal to your nervous system that you’re safe and can relax, increase optimism and provide a break from uncomfortable emotions. Author Hayley Doyle speaks to the doctors and therapists who utilize the huge potential of these glimmers and provides checklists and mini exercises so you can record your journey.

Glimmers is not just a book - it’s a roadmap to uncovering the extraordinary in the everyday, empowering readers to live with wonder, purpose and boundless possibility.

Hayley Doyle is an author, actor, entrepreneur and mother of two. She grew up in Liverpool, UK and graduated from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) with a BA (hons) in Acting before moving to London for her West End debut in Mamma Mia! It was during this time that Hayley fell in love with writing and pursued an MA in Creative Writing from Brunel University where she won the Curtis Brown Award for her dissertation. Hayley has previously worked in the creative team on new plays at the Edinburgh Fringe, taught musical theatre in Dubai, set up an award-winning theatre school called Hayley’s Comet, and has authored two novels. She now lives in London with her husband and children.