About the game
5 Minutes of Joy is a short daily micro-practice designed to gently activate positive emotions and restore emotional balance.
The game is built around three simple steps that take only a few minutes and do not require preparation or special skills.
It is suitable for moments when you feel tired, overloaded, emotionally flat, or just want to reconnect with pleasant inner states.
This practice is based on the idea that even small, conscious attention to positive experiences can noticeably influence mood and emotional background.
How it works
You are guided through three short stages:
- Notice — become aware of something pleasant or supportive in your current experience.
- Feel — allow yourself to stay with this feeling for a short moment, noticing sensations in the body and emotions.
- Anchor — gently fix this state through a simple mental or sensory marker.
Each step is intentionally minimal and does not require analysis or deep reflection.
Celestia offers short guiding phrases that help keep attention focused without pressure or interpretation.
The practice can be repeated daily and used as a short emotional reset between tasks or at the end of the day.
Why short joy practices are effective
— they train attention to notice positive experiences instead of focusing only on problems;
— they help regulate emotional state in a soft, non-invasive way;
— short repetition builds emotional resilience over time;
— positive emotions improve cognitive flexibility and stress tolerance;
— even brief moments of joy can restore a sense of inner stability and safety.
