What IS Joy, and Why Should I Care About it at Work?

🌟 Click to Send Karlee a Text - We Want To Hear Your Thoughts About This Episode 🌟What’s the last thing you did that brought you a true sense of contentment? Was it playing fetch with your dog in the park, or sliding down that hot metal slide at the playground with your niece tucked securely in your lap? Maybe you heard the chimes of the ice cream truck rolling through your neighborhood, bringing a child-like smile to your face and memories of sugar highs and sticky fingers. There’s one thing that these experiences all have in common. J-O-Y!!As a functioning adult with bills to pay and responsibilities to fulfill, joy is probably the last thing on your mind. You’re doing what you need to in order to be successful. Why should you care about something silly like joy? Joy’s for kids... right? Actually, the experience of joy is detrimental not only to our health, but equally for our career aspirations.Promotions and raises aren’t going to bring you joy... because joy precedes success.Did that get your attention? The role of joy in our success isn’t just some whimsical pursuit. It’s science. In this week’s episode, Karlee defines joy as a practice, and the science behind its importance in your life and in the workplace. She’ll explain why it matters, and share a few clever ways that companies are helping employees go about their tasks with a little more joy in their day to day work. Then, she’ll share four pragmatic things you can do right now to cultivate more joy into your life, helping you lay the groundwork for success. Joy is far too important to not leverage as one of our most practical professional assets. It’s scientifically proven to be the key to good health, career success, and harmony in your life. If you’re ready to understand the true nature of joy and find practical ways to bring more of it into your life, then this episode is for you!What You’ll Learn in This Episode:A simple formula for thriving (3:31)The difference between joy and happiness (11:02)The connection between joy and confidence (12:56)How joy leads to longevity (14:55)What’s misunderstood about joy and career success (19:50)Cultivating workplace joy (21:17)Four ways you can bring more joy into your life and work (28:36)The value of soft strength (33:04)People Mentioned in this Episode:Dana LemaySophie CliffResources Mentioned in this Episode:NotiflyLISTEN NOW: The Boundary Brunch Book:  The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Douglas Carlton Abrams,  Desmond Tutu,  Dalai LamaStudy: Martín-María, Natalia