Self Joy

Structured into three sections - "belonging," "resistance," and "acceptance" - and informed by personal history, community stories, and deep research, Fat Girls in Black Bodies breaks down the myths, stereotypes, tropes, and outright lies we've been sold about race, body size, belonging, and health. Cox's razor-sharp cultural commentary exposes the racist roots of diet culture, healthism, and the ways we erroneously conflate body size with personal responsibility.

This book continues Chicken Soup for the Soul's focus on inspiration and hope in these difficult times. These inspirational stories remind us that each day holds something to be thankful for - whether it is having the sun shine or having food on the table. These stories of the joy of giving, attitude, and being grateful for what you have remind us of the simple pleasures of family, home, health, and inexpensive good times.

Can you remember the utter delight of playing chase, flying a kite, or getting messy with a box of paints? As children, playing is how we make sense of the world and our place in it. Why then, as adults, do we forget how to play? Drawing on more than 20 years of neuroscientific research and clinical practice, psychotherapist Joanna Fortune has discovered that play is central to the human experience–and is the key to living a happier, joyful life.

Despite living through familial loss, a near-collapse of her business, and other daunting hardships, Chasta Hamilton learned to lean on her love of performing arts to cultivate a contagious attitude of optimism and adaptability. This allowed her to rock her roles as a businesswoman, mother, and thought leader in the performing arts industries. In Handle the Horrible: Change. Triage. Joy., Hamilton shares insights that will help you develop confidence to tackle your daily endeavors, as well as the harder moments life throws your way.

Do you ever get overwhelmed when you think about how cluttered your house, office, car...or LIFE is?? Maybe you have thought about removing some things from your life to keep it simple, and you have heard about the concept of minimalism, and want to know a little bit more. Or, maybe you are just looking to broaden your knowledge, and learn about how other people find more joy in their lives! 

Embark on a profound and empowering journey of self-discovery with 'Guide to Loving Yourself: Embrace Self-Worth and Cultivate Lasting Joy.' This audiobook is a heartfelt invitation to explore the transformative path of self-love and authentic acceptance. You'll find a treasure trove of insights, practices, and wisdom that guide you to recognize and embrace your inherent self-worth. Delve into the art of cultivating lasting joy through radical self-acceptance, as you uncover the keys to releasing self-criticism and stepping into the beauty of your uniqueness.

Do you feel like you're doing it all for everyone-all the time? This book offers mindful self-awareness practices to help you prioritize self-care, soothe stress, and create a life of joy, fulfillment, and well-being.

If you’re ready to detach from the toxicity of the corporate mindset, The Joy Manifesto is your guide, your motivation, your workbook, and your accountability partner, inviting you back into your heart to name, honor, and center your unique brand of leadership. This transformative work by renowned joy coaches Dr. Jax Black and Tomer Yogev proves that self-love is the truest compass for navigating our constantly changing world—while delivering bottom-line results for you and your organization.

In Empower Your Self-Esteem, transformational mindset strategist, peak performance trainer, and International Bestselling author Scott Allan delivers key concepts to help you discover how self-esteem is intricately linked to your physical health, mental well-being, and body image. Recognizing the profound impact of relationships on self-esteem, Empower Your Self-Esteem offers guidance on forming healthy connections and setting boundaries that foster self-respect.

Life's journey is a tapestry woven from the choices we make, and as we age, these choices become our greatest reflections. In the absence of children, you have a unique opportunity to explore and celebrate the path you've walked and, more importantly, to chart the course for the road ahead. This book is your trusted companion, your compass on this extraordinary journey. In the audio, you will find not only validation for your choices but also valuable advice to navigate the challenges and transform your childless aging into a source of deep contentment and fulfillment.

You Are Not Who You Were: Leaving Behind Past Mistakes and Regrets and Moving Forward with Joy and Confidence is a convincing inward gander at ourselves, which compels us to recognize our flaws and be willing to make adjustments in every aspect of our lives. It was created to help us make progress.

Discover how to achieve lasting happiness in a changing world in this audio summary of The Book of Joy.

Get to the YES! offers a comprehensive approach to effective email communication that will get you the results you want and build good relationships. Vadim Turcanu’s clear presentation of techniques, guidelines, and a positive mind-set will uplift your verbal and written communication. Following his principles, your whole self-presentation will be clear, effective, engaging, and pleasing. Get to the "Yes" you want by communicating in ways that work. 

The information was just too good to stay on a daily Instagram post. I was super recharged by writing some of these quotes. At times, I said to myself, “did I really think of that?” Wow, I'm clever! Anyway, there’s something for everyone in this tiny book. So whether you listen to this as an ebook or hard copy, be sure to apply the messages to your everyday life. From us to you...we want to say thank you for all of your support! 

As you discover what your emotions tell you, you’ll uncover the essence of what you truly love in life. Inside The Joy Cycle, you’ll follow this process by reflecting on your emotions, the gratitude they trigger, and the joy this creates in your life. As you repeat that cycle over and over, you’ll finally begin to experience and comprehend that elusive goal of Happiness.

It is never easy to put a painful past behind when you have been weighed down by it for so long. The burden of what you went through can put such a strain on your psychological, emotional, and physical well-being that it may make your present unbearable. This book has been written to help you to come to terms with traumatic experiences and begin to heal from within.

Your body is a self-healing instrument. If you give it the chance, it always tends toward a healthy balance. Activate your hidden sources of inner strength, balance and calm whenever you want. Experience complete relaxation for body, mind, and soul in the shortest possible time - helping you to face situations in everyday life and with positive energy. With this premium audiobook, you'll learn to maintain your energy throughout the day and to avoid exhaustion. You will be able to handle stressful situations calmly. A pleasant male voice will guide you through two relaxation programs lasting 20 and 22 minutes.

In Joy Works, Alex Liu delivers an engaging blueprint for ensuring people feel safe and inspired at work. In the book, you'll find a step-by-step action plan for approaching joy at work using the three key drivers that determine employee happiness--people, praise, and purpose--and learn how to implement that plan for maximum results and maximum joy.

Many times, it can feel like you’re surrounded by negative thoughts and feelings all day, every day. And the more you think about things in a negative way, the more negativity there is in your life. It can be extremely hard to break the negative thinking cycle. But this book offers a remarkable solution. By using the positive affirmations contained in this book, you can actually change how you think and how you interact with the world around you. These affirmations will inspire you to build new and amazing habits that can change your life for the better.

Born with cerebral palsy, author Kathryn Johnson learned to see the joy in obstacles from a very early age. She sees this circumstance as a gift and a vehicle for profound understanding of what each experience has to offer. The Joy of Obstacles takes you on a journey of discovery, deeper understanding, gratitude, and fulfillment. As you move through the book, you walk alongside Kathryn from birth to present day as she shares her challenges and victories, and what she has learned from them.