Joy Journal
Every Friday, you can receive the Joy Journal, which will give you information, inspiration and tips that you can use in your pursuit for joy.
Don’t Worry…Be Happy Concerned
Grab the Reigns
Do you know the difference between worry and concern? You probably can feel a difference between the two—worry can feel more out of control—but may not be aware of the actual difference. Dr. Joseph Luciani, a clinic psychologist, explains it well:

Worry focuses on the problem and potential loss of control, while concern aims for a solution while looking at facts.
It is important to reign in the runaway “worry” train. In a great article by Jeff Steen in Inc. magazine, he suggests scheduling time to worry, just like you would schedule any other appointment. He encourages setting aside 15 minutes in the morning to inventory your worries.
Once you have contained your worries with clarity, you can examine them with questions to either 1) disarm the chaos, or 2) create a plan to deal with the relevant concerns.
Questions like:
- What are all the possible outcomes (good or bad)?
- What is the percentage likelihood for each of these outcomes?
- If a bad outcome occurs, what are my potential steps for dealing with it?
- If a good outcome happens, how will I view this experience?
Once you release your worries and manage your concerns, you can set the anxious energy aside, leaving more room for joy.
Past Journals
How would you answer these 3 questions?
A self-reflection moment
I scream…You scream
Let it rip!
Try this productivity hack…
And you get a reward
Burnout Bias
The stigma has an impact
Do more than treat the symptoms
Fix the root cause
Stop making it about “Where”
Focus on giving more autonomy
Wash, Rinse, Repeat
The joy-sucking nature of monotony.
