Take a Joyful Stroll Down Memory Lane with Your Smartphone 📱
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Instant Mood Boost: Reliving joyful moments can instantly lift your spirits.
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Perspective Shift: It’s a reminder that life has had its beautiful moments, and more are yet to come.
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Mindfulness: It’s a form of mental time-travel that brings you back to the present more appreciative and aware.
Extra Credit:Â This task is a part of a theme I call ‘Connection’, so I invite you to share the memory with someone that is a part of it. Let them know that you took your stroll and were so happy to have had this memory with them.Â
How to Take a Stroll Down Memory Lane with Your Smartphone:
1. Pick a Place or Date: Think of a specific location or date that brings you joy.
2. Locate the Memory in Photos:
For Iphone Users:Â
Option 1: Using Photos App
Open your Photos app.
Tap on the ‘Search’ tab at the bottom.
Enter the date or place in the search bar.
You can also tap on the ‘Map’ tab to visually search for photos by location.
Option 2: Using Memories Widget
Right swipe on your home screen to access the Widgets.
Scroll down to find the Memories widget and tap on it to view memories.
For Android Users:Â
Open your Photos app.
Use the search bar to enter the date or place.
Scroll through the photos that appear.
3. Engage Your Senses: As you look at each photo, what do you hear? Smell? Feel? The more senses you engage, the more vivid the memory becomes.
4. Smile: Carry that joy with you for the rest of the day.
