Glimmer Feelings – Discovering (Part 1 of 5)

In this journey called life, especially as you step into your encore years, finding joy in the smallest moments becomes more critical. I teach Does Your Life Pass the Joy Test™; part of that is noticing the glimmers. Glimmers are fleeting instances of positivity and happiness that often go unnoticed but can profoundly impact your overall well-being. Glimmers make you feel joy, happiness, peace, and gratitude.   The Science Behind…

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Joy Within: Mastering the Art of Self-Love and Contentment

While we search far and wide for sources of joy, the most potent wellspring often lies within us. It’s a beautiful irony. Your relationship with yourself is the most enduring one you’ll ever have, and it profoundly impacts your capacity for joy. To elevate your life from merely existing to thriving, dive into self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love.   The Inner Mirror: A Reflection of Joy: How you view yourself shapes…

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The Heart of Joy: Nurturing Relationships for a Fuller Life

Let’s be honest: when we reflect on the moments that have brought us the most joy, they often involve the people we love and care about. Relationships are the critical ingredient influencing your existence’s flavor, richness, and quality. Relationships’ vital role in your sense of joy is one more step towards living a life brimming with happiness.   The Emotional Currency of Relationships: Your emotional life and your relationships are…

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The Currency of Joy: How Money Factors Into a Life Well-Lived

“Money can’t buy happiness.” You’ve heard this adage, but if you’re honest, you also know money plays a role in your overall well-being and joy. While it’s not the be-all and end-all, understanding the connection between money and joy can offer valuable insights into creating a more fulfilling life. Let’s unpack this often misunderstood relationship.   The Basic Equation: Needs vs. Wants: At the most fundamental level, money is a…

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A Joyful Career: The Unseen Asset For a Fulfilling Life

On our career paths, success is usually equated with tangible rewards — promotions, raises, and accolades. While these markers are important, they’re not the whole story. Your career isn’t just a means to a financial end. You spend a significant amount in it, making it a crucial element in your overall joy. The question is: How can you infuse joy into your career and, by extension, into your life?  …

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The Role of Physical Well-Being in Cultivating Joy

Joy is often relegated to the emotional or psychological realm, leaving physical well-being in the background. This separation is artificial and misleading. Physical well-being is not merely a backdrop for joy; it’s an active player and contributes shades and hues to the complex tapestry of a joyful life. Let’s dive into the underappreciated relationship between physical well-being and joy.   The Symbiotic Relationship: Imagine the body as a vessel for…

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Cultivating Joy Through Environment and Beauty

Our fast-paced world often has us running from one task to another, missing the environment and beauty surrounding us as sources of joy. We forget our surroundings serve as a backdrop to our lives – a canvas for painting our emotional and mental states. Creating an environment that includes elements of beauty is not an act of vanity but a choice to live a life that fosters joy.   Psychological…

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Fun, Play, and Pleasure: Underestimated Pillars of Joy

In a world obsessed with productivity and ‘hustle culture, the importance of fun, play, and pleasure is easily overlooked. The story that you need to work relentlessly and sacrifice joy for long-term gains is about as far from the truth as you can get. You could easily write off the pursuits that bring joy as trivial or non-essential, but be very clear: fun, play, and pleasure aren’t just important; they’re…

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