Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Honoring Your Well-Being In a world that often celebrates self-sacrifice, prioritizing self-care can feel like an act of defiance. Many of us grew up believing that taking time for ourselves was indulgent, even selfish. But the truth is, self-care isn’t selfish—it’s a vital act of self-respect, empowerment, and love. When we care […]
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Welcome to the second installment in my yearlong series on Joy Intelligence™! Each month, I’m introducing you to another facet of JQ™ so you can more easily tap into your own inner source of JOY. This time, we’ll be exploring the basics of the Chair of JOY® Experience, what it is, and why it’s such
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In our uncertain world, we can feel overwhelmed by the complexity of rapid changes and choices. When we feel committed to the upward spiral of well-being, we can make better choices, build our resilience, and uplift the well-being of others. Here are three strategies with real-life examples from my personal experiences of choice points that
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What is Wellness? Is it physical fitness? Is it eating healthy? Is it a spiritual practice? Is it life balance? Let’s explore! Wellness is a very general term. Depending on your beliefs or practices, you may think it has to do with health, nutrition, and fitness. Some people automatically conjure up visions of meditation and
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Establishing Healthy Boundaries for Your Well-Being: A common mantra you’ve probably heard before is “I will take care of myself before I take care of others.” It may come up often in your own life because, honestly, many of us are not great at it. If you’re like most, you probably often find yourself skipping things,
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Make a commitment to yourself, to your self-care, to your well-being, to your life. ― Akiroq Brost How do you find time in your busy life for your own wellbeing? Let’s face it, your work and life schedules don’t have enough hours for one more “to do.” With so much going on, acquiescence becomes our
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My heart overflowed with well-being while sitting in my garden nook, one evening. I listened to the sounds of spring and bird songs. No bugs! Just a cool breeze and warm sun. I felt nourished, recharged, and revitalized when I went to bed. At 3:00 AM, I woke up still basking in the afterglow
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“A summer music concert in the park? That sounds great!” I told my friend when she called. I imagined spending the beautiful summer afternoon on a blanket in the grass with cool jazz music floating over the summer breeze. I put on my favorite aqua blue sundress and drove to my friend’s house. When we
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Making Time for an Internal Spring-Cleaning Spring is almost here, which means beginning our spring-cleaning rituals. A lot of us though, thanks to spending most of our time at home these days, have been spring-cleaning all year long. But what about the inside? When was the last time you cleaned out your well-being closet? We
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The outbreak of coronavirus or COVID-19 may be stressful for many families and individuals, both young and old. As the conversation revolves around how to not catch the virus and treatments, a looming crisis of mental well-being is surfacing. “Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming, cause strong emotions, trigger feelings and create
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