One tiny little thing I have been intentionally doing lately is pouring joy everywhere I can. In a world that can, at times, seem monochromatic, pouring joy on everything becomes a celebration that transcends the routine of everyday life –– especially as holiday stress can creep in.

From listening to my new playlist on repeat to finally wearing my sparkly cowboy boots around town, I have found that consciously adding more joy can completely change our experience.

Pouring joy into our lives is an intentional act that acknowledges the beauty in simplicity, turning the spotlight on the overlooked details that collectively compose the rich tapestry of our lives.

From the warmth of a morning sunbeam to the shared laughter with a friend, the act of adding more joy is an invitation to revel in the present, embracing the extraordinary within the seemingly ordinary.

The best part? The essence of pouring joy extends far and beyond personal experience; it's a contagious energy that radiates outward, influencing our families, friendships, and communities.

It's a collective effort to create a ripple effect, crafting an environment where joy begets more joy.

I had the pleasure of interviewing my dear friend Robin Shear on SATIATE about her work as a joy coach, and I thought it would be a fun episode to share with you over this holiday season, especially if you are someone who notices an uptick in your stress at this time of year.

MEET ROBIN SHEAR:

Robin Shear is an international keynote speaker, bestselling author & joy coach. She helps depleted givers feel good again so they can give from a place of fullness. She gave her first TEDx talk in September and will soon travel to speak at a nonprofit conference in South Africa. She’s been interviewed in TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Psychology Today.

Sharing joy was easy until Robin faced several hidden issues, making joy a choice. Within 4 years she coped with PTSD, incurable chronic pain, an unrelenting head injury and more. Yet, joy was found in the mess. Her resulting book, Messy Joy: How Joy Can Begin Before Your Difficulties End, helps readers know how they can find joy in their own lives, despite their circumstances. Amazon named it a #1 New Release just weeks after it was published.

Robin and her husband find joy in making memories with their two adult children and their spouses, who make up the 6-Pack. They live in Michigan with their attention-starved goldendoodle who will likely get on camera and steal the show.

Robin's website: https://joytotheworldcoaching.com/

Messy Joy: How Joy Can Begin Before Your Difficulties End: https://www.amazon.com/Messy-Joy-Begin-Before-Difficulties-ebook/dp/B0BNWCH5YJ

Robin's Speaking Topics: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AuAgYi-v7fSHgp1DQTYoV4p1ZfEyhQ?e=cLleOh

Follow Robin at https://linkedin.com/in/joycoachrobin

https://www.instagram.com/joycoachrobin/

https://www.facebook.com/joycoachrobin

One month of Messy Joy Journal Prompts: joytotheworldcoaching.com/messyjoyquestions

If you need a little joy inspiration, you can have a listen right HERE!