“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 …
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, …
