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 …
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 …
What To Do When Giving Becomes a Lifestyle Maybe you’ve heard the term “codependency” but don’t really know what it means. Or maybe you’ve only heard about it in extreme situations, where one person in the relationship is struggling with mental health or substance abuse. But codependency can occur in any relationship, not just romantic …
Read on if you’ve recently been asked, “When are you giving me grandbabies?” Getting a degree. Buying a house. Getting married. Starting a family. All of these are considered “life milestones.” And while they can bring excitement and joy, they can also inspire anxiety and frustration. Whether you are currently pursuing one or more of …
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 …
“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 …
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 popularity and prevalence of dating apps was already on the rise before the pandemic, but global shutdowns seemed to guarantee that anyone and everyone looking for romantic (and social) connection downloaded at least one. Online dating is now so popular that studies suggest it’s the third most common way to meet a partner in the U.S. …
We all know co-workers can make or break your workplace experience. Feeling supported and genuinely cared for by those you work with improves productivity, job satisfaction, creativity, and more. But are you aware of how your co-workers impact your life outside of work? A new study from the University of Bath in the UK reveals that care …
