The “10 Magic Minutes” Habit That Brings Joy Back (Even as a Parent) with Grace Brelje

What if joy isn’t a big life overhaul… but a small daily practice?In this episode, David Fung sits down with Grace Brelje, Director of ESBP Development & Enablement at Salesforce, and former leader of Salesforce’s Global Leadership Coaching & Mentoring Center of Excellence for a real conversation about bringing joy back when life is full and work is demanding.Grace breaks down why joy is often found in the smallest moments, how to protect it with better boundaries, and the simple habit she swears by with her kids: “10 Magic Minutes”—10 minutes of fully present, intentional time that shifts the entire tone of your day.If you’re doing “well” on paper but feel flat, tired, or disconnected in real life… this one will hit.In this episode, you’ll hear:A practical definition of joy (no fluff)Loneliness vs. being alone—and why it mattersWhy high performance doesn’t have to mean low joyBurnout, boundaries, and reclaiming agencyThe “10 Magic Minutes” habit for parentsHow Grace makes self-care normal (without guilt)One simple weekly practice to start immediatelyGrace's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracebrelje/Chapters00:01 — Intro + meet Grace Brelje01:30 — Why we’re choosing joy (not fear-based clickbait)02:27 — What “joy” actually means03:51 — Perspective: the lens you choose changes everything05:29 — The book that “appeared” on Grace’s dresser (Art of Happiness)07:04 — Loneliness vs. being alone (and the post-COVID impact)10:08 — If you shadowed Grace on a Tuesday, where you’d see joy12:06 — What Grace is reading right now (and why curiosity matters)13:11 — Joy inside a high-performance culture15:44 — “Who takes care of HR?” Supporting the supporters18:29 — Burnout: agency + boundaries + redesigning what’s unsustainable21:17 — Why real change usually needs support (and a coach)23:14 — Parenting + work: staying sane and joyful23:56 — Grace’s theme this year: consistency24:19 — How Grace keeps friendships alive as life gets full25:59 — Yoga, the family calendar, and dropping the guilt28:04 — Connection, aging, and why relationships predict long-term happiness31:12 — Grace’s 1 piece of advice to bring joy back32:05 — Wrap-up