Wow, what a ride! Everyone talks about being “happy” but what does that really mean? We decided to tackle this very question and created a 12-part Happiness Blog series to give you all the juicy details. 12 fantastic blogs over the course of eight months have left us…well, very happy. We are summarizing all the highlights for you today with links to the blogs you may have missed. So, fasten your seatbelts…and ready, set, go!
Blog 1: Are you Really Happy?
A “Happiness Plan” is in order for true happiness. Not having a plan means just “flapping in the wind” and often wasting a lot of energy doing things that aren’t important or move the “happiness needle” in your life. Read on for the top four steps to creating your own unique and individualized “Happiness Plan.”
Blog 2: Control Your Monkey Mind
One of the main reasons you want to live in the present moment as much as possible is to reduce stress. As you continuously entertain your obsessive thoughts (“monkey mind”) your body is moving into a stressful state. As we discussed in a previous blog on how stress effects the body, it’s worth repeating several core points. Read on to learn tips and tricks for staying in the present moment and enjoying life more.
Blog 3: Why You Want to Meditate
So yes, meditation is a huge reason why we are so happy today! If you’re thinking about starting your own meditation practice imagine us standing next to you right now cheering you on…”Yes, do it!" Don’t give up…like all good things in life, feeling the effects may take a couple of weeks. And the longer you practice the deeper your relaxation will feel. Click here to find out how you can start meditating today.
Blog 4: Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss by Eating These Foods
Happiness also means feeling and looking your best. Often you would like to lose weight but no matter how hard you try (increasing exercise, counting calories, fasting, and food journaling) the scale does not seem to move in the right direction. Could this be due to the kind of foods you are consuming? Read on to learn the fascinating details.
Blog 5: The One Thing You Need to Know about the Voice in Your Head
Much of the comments you hear in your head and the worries your inner critical voice wants to instill are coming from age old beliefs you built when you were a child. By watching your parents, or any other person of authority you learned what’s worth worrying about, being sad about, angry, etc.…Today 95% of our emotional reactions and behaviors comes from our subconscious mind…we are literally running on auto pilot. Learn how to control this pesky voice in this blog.
Blog 6: Three Steps to Emotional Peace
Do you know what it feels like when you are at peace…with yourself and the rest of the world? Nothing rattles you. Your mother could tell you that you aren’t good enough and it would bounce off of you; a colleague could comment on your ‘interesting choice of clothing’ and you’d say thank you, and you’d look at your never-ending to-do list with a content smile. Feeling this way, is not some fairytale but could be your everyday life. Read on to learn how to achieve this peaceful and lasting state.
Blog 7: Can You Fight Disease by Changing Your Social Circle?
People who feel more connected to others have lower levels of anxiety and depression. Moreover, studies show they also have higher self-esteem, greater empathy for others, are more trusting and cooperative and, as a consequence, others are more open to trusting and cooperating with them. In other words, social connectedness generates a positive feedback loop of social, emotional and physical well-being. Read on to learn 8 ways to build a strong community.
Blog 8: The Number One Thing You Can Do to Find Inner Peace
Can you remember the last time you had some peace and quiet? Many of us rush around all day long from sunup to sundown, never without a moment of hurriedly doing a task for work or our families. Do you wake up to your alarm everyday, then immediately grab for your phone? Do you get up, make coffee and are busy going about the mindless tasks you do every day? Click here for why and how to press your pause button.
Blog 9: Moving From Wanting to Change to Actually Doing It
Talking to busy executives I often hear “I know what to do but just need to do it”. So why haven’t you done it yet? Do you think you’d be much further along if you worked with a trained professional to guide and motivate you? Find out the 5 key benefits of working with a professional health coach and what to look out for when trying the find the right one for you.
Blog 10: Let Go of Anxiety Using These 5 Steps
Are you ready to hear the reality as to what’s needed for you to move from anxiety, anger, fear, jealousy and hate to JOY, self-confidence, fulfillment, and love? Click here for the research and reasons as well as how to break the cycle.
Blog 11: What’s the Real Secret to Your Health?
About 99 percent of your body is made up of atoms and an atom itself is made up of three tiny kinds of particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. In short at the core of every human cell (and any other matter for that matter…pun intended) we are energy!
You may have used terms like “I need to save my energy” or you want to ‘direct your energy towards’ something. But did you know that you are not just talking about theoretical application but the actual use of your available energy? In fact your personal energy can have a huge influence on your surroundings and the quality of your life.
Blog 12: Can Faith Heal You?
Staying positive during hardship can be difficult. What does research say about the impact a belief in a power greater than yourself can have on your health? Do you think there is a link between your faith and your overall health and wellbeing? We put this question to the test and you’ll be amazed at what the research says about the many ways your faith life can support your health and wellbeing.
So there you have it, 12 blogs, chalk full of great info for you to create a JOYful life. Interested in learning more about how our executive health coaches work with you? Click the 'Contact' button in the top right corner or simply send us an email to info@joyvial.com to schedule your free discovery session.
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