If you’ve been following along, you might have noticed a few shifts in our Cup of Joy rhythm lately. Life’s constant dance of change has never failed to present us with new challenges to conquer and new heights to reach. First things first, Let’s Say Goodbye (for now) to Laine! Recently she gracefully transitioned into …
If you\’ve ever consulted a professional about losing weight, chances are that you\’ve been told something along the lines of \”eat less, move more.\” This advice seems logical enough, and it\’s been drilled into us by not only health professionals, but by the media and pop culture. If we consume less calories, and burn more …
Building Authenticity Into Relationships For A Happier Life We\’ve all been there: forcing yourself to be a little more this or a little less that in order to fit in. It\’s natural and healthy to show different sides of yourself to different people in your life. Your mom knows a different side of you than …
\”Stress\” can mean many different things, and it shows up differently for each of us. No matter what your stress symptoms are, life\’s ups and downs can certainly take a toll on your body. Headaches, muscle pain, chest pain, fatigue, stomach upset, and sleep problems are just a few of the wonderful physical symptoms of …
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Surviving Sexual Assault: The Light On The Other Side The unfortunate reality is that the majority of women (and a large percentage of men, too) will experience some form of sexual violence in their lifetime. But we aren\’t here to bombard you with more depressing statistics. If you\’ve experienced sexual trauma, or any other form …
You might not be aware of the biological influences impacting your emotions. To some extent, our emotions feel automatic. Our brain systems enact processes that we have no awareness of, resulting in the experience of emotions such as fear, joy, anger, or happiness. There is a complex interaction between the unconscious and conscious processes that …
Your Life Experiences Are Affecting You In Ways You Might Not Realize Many of us are not aware of the ways in which impactful life experiences impact the decisions we make every day. Our approach to physical well-being is a product of our life experiences, including those from our childhood. An experience does not have …
When our screens are our offices, separation of work & life is virtually impossible. Over the past few years, many of us have made a commitment to a higher level of work/life balance. At Joy Society, we prefer to call it “work/life harmony,” but however you put it, harmony and balance require some level of …
We have the secret ingredients you’ve been looking for… and the good news is happiness can be created with just these four things. Traditional definitions of success don’t account for emotional well-being. If you’re here reading this article, you’ve probably come to realize that title, salary, and material possessions don’t lead to happiness. But what …
Reset, renew, and rejuvenate your career goals to serve YOU. This new year is the perfect opportunity to reset and renew your career well-being. Whether you’ve already had your sights set on new career goals, or you’re happily settled in your current job, now is the time to reflect on how you can elevate toward …
