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Welcome to Micro Doses of Joy—a space where small reflections make a big impact. As a writer, coach, and lifelong seeker of meaning, I’ve always believed in the power of words to heal, uplift, and guide. This blog is where I share bite-sized stories, insights, and strategies that invite more joy into your everyday life. Whether you're navigating change, seeking inspiration, or simply craving a moment of peace, these micro doses are here to meet you where you are and to offer gentle reminders that joy is much deeper than a goal or a destination. It is a practice.

By Pamela Larde May 18, 2025
What I've found is some of the most meaningful guidance doesn’t come from planning tools or timelines. It rises from within.
By Pamela Larde May 5, 2025
I learned to embrace what I now fully own: I am a polymath—and that is not a flaw. It is my superpower.
By Pamela Larde March 19, 2025
In my mid-40s, I found myself lacing up cleats and trying out for a women’s professional football team. Yes—football. The kind with helmets, pads, and full contact.
By Pamela Larde March 12, 2025
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to pause—not the kind of pause where you just collapse on the couch and scroll for an hour, but the kind that allows you to hear your own thoughts again.