Creating Space for Joy

Welcome to Reach Minds: Thoughts for Your Life Journey. Today, we will be exploring something that everyone seeks, and perhaps not everyone truly understands what Joy is. The American Psychological Association defines joy as a feeling that arises from a sense of well-being or satisfaction and an internal driven state. Experiencing joy is different from feeling happy. Happiness comes and goes dependent on external circumstances. Joy on the other hand can be experienced even in adverse situations and is something more powerful — a constant companion, not something we wait for but something we can actively invite into our lives, every single day.So, what’s the secret to experiencing joy? How does joy connect with gratitude? Is it the same as happiness, or is it something even richer?  We will be uncovering how joy can thread through our everyday moments and how you can make it a lasting part of your journey as opposed to being elusive. As Richard Wagner quote says, “Joy is not in things; it is in us." About Jessica RogersMy guest today is Jess Rogers, who is a certified coach with over 16 years of experience supporting leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs to thrive in their work and lead with purpose in their lives. Jess specialises in helping people do meaningful work while creating a life they truly love. At the heart of everything Jess does is joy — a quality her clients say not only fuels their success but unlocks their brilliance. Her approach is grounded, effective, and tailored for those with high expectations of themselves, both personally and professionally — no fluff, just results.In this podcast we pose the following questions on Joy, Gratitude and HappinessWhat made you get curious about joy?How would you describe joy? Key characteristics of joy?How might joy show up for us? What is similar or difference between joy, positivity and happiness? Is joy innate is us or is it something we need to cultivate in ourselves?How are joy and gratitude connected?What tips and insights would you give to people who want to be more conscious of Joy and gratitude in their lives? What is your motto that resonates for you? Resources Mentioned in This Episodewww.jessicavrogers.co.uk   - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessrogerscoach/Kirk Frankin – Smile Joyful – By Ingrid Fetell LeeThe Book of Joy – By Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutuwww.nitasharma.comContact me on Linkedin if you wish to explore what I offer. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nita-sharma-cpcc-pcc-78b1a22/Please leave a comment/review on this podcast we would love to hear from you.