EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 9 MIN
Episode 114: The Joy You Keep Postponing
from Your Next, Best Step · host Janet J.
There is a chair on your porch that has been waiting for you all summer. You keep meaning to sit in it - right after the dishes, right after one more email. And somehow the season you most wanted to enjoy is slipping by while you wait to earn the rest.If you keep postponing joy until the work is finally finished, this gentle, summery episode is for you. The work is never all the way done, and the joy was never meant to wait that long.In this episode, you will learn:- Why “I will relax once it is finished” keeps backfiring- What an ancient celebration in the book of Nehemiah reveals about joy and strength- How one small delight today can steady you for everything still on your plateScripture: Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV)Research note: Drawn from Barbara Fredrickson’s broaden-and-build research on positive emotions, and the well-supported principle that action tends to come before the feeling.Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step. One small step. One day at a time.
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There is a chair on your porch that has been waiting for you all summer. You keep meaning to sit in it - right after the dishes, right after one more email. And somehow the season you most wanted to enjoy is slipping by while you wait to earn the rest. If you keep postponing joy until the work is finally finished, this gentle, summery episode is for you. The work is never all the way done, and the joy was never meant to wait that long. In this episode, you will learn: - Why “I will relax once...
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