Melissa Rauch’s Secrets to Finding Joy: From ‘Night Court’ Star to Embracing Life’s Small Moments

Pretty Melissa Rauch is at the height of fame and fortune playing beloved Judge Abby Stone on TV’s “Night Court,” but she would never have believed it as a shy, self-conscious girl who was bullied for her 4-foot-11 height! “I struggled for many years to make it and wasn’t sure it was going to happen,” confides the 44-year-old mother of two who became an audience favorite as Bernadette on “The Big Bang Theory.” “But now, I wouldn’t change any of it.” Here are the five methods the actress uses to find her joy.

Cherish The Small Things
“It’s so important to take stock of what we have. I try to take moments throughout the day to appreciate what’s right here. Our plans don’t always work out, but I’ve learned that joy can come from the smallest, most unexpected things. If we’re not appreciating what we have, it’s hard to imagine anything good coming through that door.”

Find Your Fun
“If there’s one thing I live by, it’s to find as much joy and fun wherever you can and as often as you can. I think that’s the North Star of how I try to lead each day. The overarching theme is doing your best, but if everything is done with the intention of coming from a place of love, that’s all we can do.”