As a wife, parent of three teens and a full-time mindfulness teacher in schools and privately, making time to connect with my family can be difficult, especially with everyone running in different directions. But that struggle helps me to not only appreciate the joyful times even more when they come but to be fully present…
Read MoreFive simple tips to get happy – right now
We all have moments and days when happiness seems elusive. If we’re mindful about cultivating joy on a daily basis, it’s easier to refocus at those times, to make a choice that leaves us feeling lighter and more positive. But the truth is it doesn’t take much for a happiness reset. Feeling a little down…
Read MoreA journey toward a new understanding of love
By Sarah Van Aken, president of Joy Network Early last year, my relationship came to an end. I was devastated. Crushed. I felt empty. I’m sure you can relate. Feeling “heartbroken” isn’t exactly joyful. As I began to deepen my personal and spiritual journey through the practice of mindfulness, I decided to change the way I…
Read MoreA life of joy
We’ve all experienced moments of joy in our lives. Moments where we feel more connected and loved, open and grateful, lighter in heart and spirit. It may not be possible to stay in those moments forever but it is absolutely possible to have more of them in each day. Our course, 30 Days of Joy,…
Read MoreInstagram Tips & Tricks
Here are some tips and tricks on how to set up an Instagram account and how to great photos with your smartphone. Look forward to seeing your daily posts! Don’t forget to tag us @wearejoynetwork and use #30daysofjoy.
Read MoreMake each day more mindful with these tips
It may have started out as a buzz-worthy practice for new age lifestyles but mindfulness — cultivating a focused awareness on the present moment — is definitely here to stay. A well-documented antidote to stress, overwhelm and digital distraction, it delivers plenty of mental and physical health benefits, with meditation being key to establishing a…
Read MoreStruggling to feel grateful? Try these tips
We all know the value of practicing gratitude, of how counting our blessings and taking time to appreciate the good in our lives can deepen our happiness and sense of connection to ourselves, each other and the world around us. Yet there are times when we just don’t feel grateful, when bad moments or bad…
Read MoreLaughter yoga inspires more joyful living
By Alexa Fong Drubay Since it was first created by Indian cardiologist Dr. Madan Kataria in 1995, laughter yoga has become popular in 106 countries, where it’s now practiced at tens of thousands of laughter clubs. A combination of mindful laughter exercises and deep yogic breathing, it’s an excellent way to cultivate inner joy —…
Read MoreIn these small moments, the joy of giving shines
I’m someone who’s always been very involved with her community. Whether it’s serving on the board of organizations whose values align with my own, attending neighborhood events, shopping local or supporting other initiatives that promote sustainable living, I love being a part of something that has an impact beyond my personal world. To me, giving…
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