At the beginning of the pandemic, when many couples were quarantined at home together, there was talk of a potential “COVID baby boom” to be expected 9 months later. However, there was no baby boom. And here’s the reason why: “Two zebras won’t mate in front of a lion.” Translation: in the presence of a …
Over half of American adults are “financially anxious” and function with a poor level of financial literacy. Financial literacy really just means an ability to understand and use the financial skills that most impact your personal finances — budgeting, saving, and managing debt. If poor financial literacy equates to poor financial well-being, then we can assume …
“Social success” means something vastly different to each of us. Pop culture, and especially social media, has made us feel like a successful social life equates to a large circle of close friends who are always out doing stuff together. For some us (looking at you, extroverts), spending lots of time with groups of friends …
Growing up in church (or any organized religion) can be awesome. The sense of community and belonging, the comfort of long-standing traditions, a place that feels familiar. This article is in no way an attack on religion. It is, however, a deeper dive into the unintended consequences some of us might be experiencing after participating …
Sometimes, it’s the little things that add up. We’re so focused on our work that we forget to drink enough water, we skip lunch too many times in a row, or we sit staring at a screen all day. Being career-motivated and passionate about what you do can often mean putting your work and/or your …
Most of us chose our careers at 18… We didn’t know what our day-to-day lives would look like, or what our chosen career would mean for us, financially, emotionally, and even spiritually. Learning more about yourself, and gaining experience in the professional world has led you to look closer at your career goals. You might …
Is blood really thicker than water? Modern families experience countless challenges, many of which are unspoken and laced with shame. Many families choose not to see or address these challenges, for fear of stigma, more shame, and further harm to family members. In Joy Society, we are dedicated to promoting holistic well-being for professionals, leaders, …
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The concept of the “pain-body” was first defined by Eckhart Tolle, a German-born spiritual teacher and popular author of “The Power of Now” and “A New Earth.” Tolle’s teachings have resonated with people across religions and geographic regions, as he translates and expounds upon spiritual ideas rooted in Eastern spiritual tradition. As with all spiritual …
Whether you call it “diet culture,” or know it as one of it’s many alter egos and favorite buzzwords (things like “juice cleanses,” “skinny teas,” “detoxes,” “superfoods,” or “clean eating”), we all are aware of its existence. Diet culture is the pervasive belief that appearance and body shape are more important than physical, psychological, …
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It might seem like a simple question. And in some ways, it is. In 2021, a survey of over 1,000 Americans illustrated that we are actually pretty united on this issue: 90% of Americans believe that the 5-day workweek is outdated 97% believe they would be more productive with a 4-day workweek 98% believe that their mental …
