Welcome to the 14th Edition of the Year of Joy newsletter 2024!
The Art and Science of Joy
Our mission is to empower people to live more joy-filled lives.
Welcome to our?Year of Joy newsletter!
As we wrap up our amazing, heartwarming Friendship Inspiration period, we're excited to share insights from this journey and introduce our next joy ingredient – Experiences! In this newsletter, you'll find inspiring content, expert advice, and joyful stories. Let's continue to build a sense of belonging through shared adventures and meaningful connections. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this uplifting new journey!
Recap of the Four-weeks of Belonging with Friends Inspiration Period??
Over the past four weeks, we've immersed ourselves in the enriching Friendship Inspiration period, exploring the depths of what we appreciate in our friendships. We've delved into understanding the core values that make our connections meaningful and how we can strengthen these bonds.?It's been a heartwarming journey of growth, filled with genuine interactions and shared moments that have brought us closer together. As we conclude this period, we carry forward these insights to continue nurturing and celebrating our friendships!
Help us to empower even more kids develop their EQ
We're expanding EQJOY's mission to help more kids develop their EQ with new tools and a version of our game for 11- to 13-year-olds. We're looking for parents, teachers, and professionals to join our R&D projects. Know someone who could help? Learn more via this link!
Tune In!
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Shasta Nelson, a leading expert on loneliness and healthy relationships. With appearances on TEDx, The New York Times, and The Harvard Business Review podcast, Shasta offers invaluable insights on building fulfilling connections. In this episode, we explore her journey, the health benefits of meaningful friendships, and her triangle model for healthy relationships.
A tip for you!
Discover a valuable tip for enhancing your friendships: Embrace vulnerability and authenticity in your interactions. By allowing yourself to be open and genuine, you can deepen connections and create more meaningful, lasting relationships.
A Compliment Chain
During the final week of the Friendship Inspiration period, we asked our members to exchange compliments in a compliment chain. Many have expressed their kindness to one another, sharing their joy and amplifying the good they see. What wonderful energy our members create in the community! We are thankful to all for being with us.
Stories About Friendship
In recent forum discussions, participants shared personal stories about the experiences that have deepened their friendships. Many emphasized the significance of spending quality time together, with some highlighting long-term friendships that have lasted through various life stages. Trust and dependability were also noted as crucial elements, with anecdotes of friends offering support during surgeries and other challenging times. Shared losses and tragedies were frequently mentioned as profound bonding experiences. Additionally, several participants reflected on how engaging in memorable activities and being present for each other during both highs and lows have strengthened their connections. These discussions underscored the importance of genuine, supportive, and empathetic interactions in building and maintaining deep friendships.
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Are you ready to embark on a new Inspiration Period??
We are thrilled to introduce our next Inspiration Period – Experiences! Over the coming weeks, we will dive into exploring hobbies, learn more about storytelling, humor, and nature, and immerse ourselves in a variety of experiences. This new phase will encourage us to open ourselves to new adventures and reflect on past ones, enriching our lives and strengthening our sense of belonging.
We are excited to have the support of several experts who will guide us on this journey:?Karen Golden,?M. Shannon Hernandez, and?Glenn Berkenkamp!
Stay tuned for more exciting activities, insightful advice, and inspiring stories as we embark on this new and uplifting journey together!
Reflecting on Life Experiences
Have you ever dreamed of trying something new but never took the plunge? What’s held you back? Take a moment to reflect on what this experience means to you and envision how you can make it happen now. Share your thoughts and let’s inspire each other to embrace new adventures!
Dive into New Experience?
Embrace the joy of trying something new just for the fun of it! M. Shannon Hernandez reminds us to explore passion projects without tying them to specific goals or work.?Let’s celebrate the joy of discovery and the freedom to simply enjoy life!
Discover the Power of Humor
Join us in listening to the podcast with Karyn Buxman on humor and its incredible ability to build a more joyful life. Learn how laughter can bond and uplift people, and get practical tips on bringing more humor into your daily routine. Don't miss out on this insightful and uplifting episode!
Dive into?Good Morning Joy by Shari Alyse!
Good Morning Joy?is a brand-new TV talk show on a mission to reignite our world through joy, kindness and positivity. Hosted by our very own spokesperson and Joy Magnet,?Shari Alyse, it features celebrities authors, artists and thought leaders who are making a positive impact in the world through their work. Shari also has fun chats with people on the streets?and shares their perspectives on life and what brings them joy. Plus, each episode spotlights a positive news story from around the world on?“The Joy Report”.?
Good Morning Joy is about good people, good stories and good fun! ?
Airs every Friday on Apple TV, Roku, YouTube, BINGE, KNEKT TV and more!
Subscribe here:?www.GoodMorningJoyShow.com?
Welcome to Joy??
We warmly welcome you join us in the Year of Joy community and discover many ways you can add more joy to your own life as well as to the lives of others.
Find out and share with others through our threads and discussion on the ingredients of joy!
Share the?Joy??
Joy is a gift best shared, so we encourage you to invite your family, friends, and colleagues to check out on our website how the Year of Joy could also help them build their joy muscle.
Give the gift of joy by sharing this link!