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What’s on your #JoyPlan?

An introduction to the three key characteristics of a powerful Joy Plan—intentionality, community-centeredness, and resilience—inviting others to share their own #JoyPlan practices.

DATE
January 26, 2025
AUTHOR
Desmond Upton Patton, PhD
READ
2
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A #JoyPlan is your personalized roadmap to discovering, cultivating, and sustaining joy in your life—no matter how complex or challenging the world feels. 🌟 Based on my Journey to Joy class, here are 3 key characteristics of a powerful JoyPlan:

1️⃣ Intentionality: Joy doesn’t just happen. It’s an intentional practice that requires reflection, self-discovery, and action.

2️⃣ Community-Centered: Joy is amplified when shared. Build your joy with and for the people who matter most to you.

3️⃣ Resilience-Driven: Joy isn’t the absence of struggle—it’s the ability to find light even in the toughest moments.

What’s on your hashtag#JoyPlan? Let’s create and inspire a ripple effect of joy together. 💛✨

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