We have all had times of joy in our life, even if they were only the briefest of moments. Feeling joy and catching joyful moments is an important part of increasing overall happiness and well-being. Attending to our joyful moments allows us to take notice of what brings us joy. Once we are aware of…

Another aspect of joy is laughter. When I laugh, I feel it my whole being. Laughter lights up the entire brain and bathes it in positive chemicals. Laughter lowers blood pressure and reinforces a positive mind-body connection. Laughing with abandon is fun! One of the things I love most about podcasting with my husband is…

A good way for us to increase joy is to find things that make us happy. Focusing on and reflecting on what makes us happy gives us the opportunity to invite joy back into our lives. Sometimes this process can be painful as we discover just how much of our joy we have let go…