4: What Is Joyful Living?

Have you ever wondered how some people can exude joy even in the midst of circumstances that make you cranky or irritated? Have you ever met someone who, in the midst of turmoil or even tragedy, doesn't fall apart  or become bitter? Have you ever wanted to live a life of pure joy but really have no idea how to begin? Guess what? I got you covered! In this episode I chat about Joyful Living. What does it mean to live a life of joy? How do you even find joy….and where to begin. Starting with the dictionary definition of what joy is - a feeling evoked by well-being or success. Moving onto the Biblical definition - a deep rooted inspired happiness. But what happens when you aren’t well? Or successful? Or possess what you long for and desire? Are you doomed to a life of un-joyfulness? Society tells you that in order to be happy you need to BE a certain way. Think a certain way. Act a certain way. You need to be thin and fashionable with the perfect husband and amazing kids. Your house is Instagram worthy. All is right with the world. But what if you can’t or don’t. Whatever they are…big or small…all of those disappointments and failures can have a tendency to be the main focus of our minds. If you aren't careful that is ALL you will think about. Enter joyful living - Joyful Living is a mindset. It is an attitude. It is not a sum total of all the choices that you make. It is a sum total of your reaction to all of the choices that you make or that others make.  Joyful living is a choice. It’s a mindset. It’s a way for you to live above the circumstances that kick you in the butt everyday.  Joyful living is in all things. I go over the many areas where you can find joy. I also go over what joyful living is not…listen and hear it all.   SHOW LINKS: Joyful Living Planner: https://positivelyjane.net/joyful-living-planner Joyful Living Quickstart Guide: https://positivelyjane.net/quickstart-guide Be Well by Kelly Protein Powder: https://positivelyjane.net/bewell Quart Freezer Bags: https://positivelyjane.net/smoothiebags Financial Independence Society: https://positivelyjane.net/financial-independence-society Get the Transcript: #4 Podcast Transcript   Let’s be Instagram friends: https://www.instagram.com/positively.jane/ Join the PJ Facebook Group: https://positivelyjane.net/PJ-Facebook Positively Jane Website: https://www.PositivelyJane.net