You’ve most likely heard the statistic that women only apply to jobs they are 100% qualified for, while men will apply to a job if they only meet 60% of the qualifications. Even without the hard facts, we know that women approach work differently, and this extends beyond just the hiring process. We also know …
How to honor your individual needs within the context of a long-term relationship. There’s a point in most relationships when you start to refer to yourself as a “we” more often than an “I.” The transition often happens subtly as the two of you form a new identity together, your “couple identity.” Out of a …
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 …
This is your year for setting boundaries, voicing your needs, and experiencing the joy of fulfilling connection. This new year, it’s time to DO YOU, NEW – and a better YOU requires evaluating the relationships in your life. Which ones are bringing you joy and fulfilling connection? Which ones are preventing you from further growth …
It’s never too late to Give to yourself. This time of year is all about giving to others. We spend time, money, and energy on gifts for the people we love, and we rearrange our schedules for holiday traditions with family and friends. Right after all of the “giving,” we quickly move to assessing ourselves …
Navigating Differing beliefs, social pressures, & The Holiday Blues The holidays are not always the joyous time we’re told they should be. For many of us, the holiday season is fun and festive while also being stressful and chaotic. In this article, we explore the ways in which the holiday season affects our well-being, emotionally, …
When personal or professional growth pushes us to redefine our friendships. Life has a way of redefining our friendships for us. As we experience growth in our career, or invest in family relationships or our emotional well-being, our friendships naturally change. But what happens if we choose to intentionally redefine our friendships in the midst …
