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Dive deeper into the intersection of joyful living, social justice, and the powerful blend of science and storytelling. Explore resources designed to educate, inspire, and provoke meaningful change.
Insights for Joyful Living and Social Justice
Get a glimpse into my ongoing reflections, stories, and research as I explore the science of joy, the realities of racial justice, and how our digital world shapes both.
From Work-Life Balance to Joy Planning: A New Approach
A reflection on shifting from the elusive goal of work-life balance to the intentional practice of joy planning—designing moments of joy as a flexible, personal, and sustainable framework.
Walking, Dreaming & Joy Planning 🌿✨
A reflection on a family walk through Wissahickon that blended intention and spontaneity—showing how joy planning creates space for movement, connection, and gratitude.
Joy is a Leadership Strategy.
A reflection on how leading SAFElab has shown that joy is not just personal—it’s a leadership strategy that drives creativity, resilience, authenticity, and community-centered impact.
🚀 TOOLS TO CREATE YOUR JOY PLAN: NO TECH, LOW TECH, & HIGH TECH! ✨💡
A practical guide to building a Joy Plan using no tech (pen & paper, conversations, sticky notes), low tech (apps, social media, blogs), and high tech (vision boards, AI tools)—all with intention.
Joy in Unlikely Spaces ✨
A reminder that while familiar routines bring comfort, joy can also be found in the unexpected—by exploring new places, trying new things, and embracing adventure.
When Your Joy Plan is Tested
A reflection on how joy isn’t guaranteed—it’s a practice. When storms hit, leaning into a joy plan through community, movement, and shared moments can shift us from chaos back to hope.
Where does joy fit into all of this?
A reflection on reimagining financial planning through joy—seeing money not just as numbers, but as a tool for freedom, connection, resistance, and collective well-being.
CALLING IN YOUR JOY PLAN ✨
A reminder that joy isn’t a luxury but a necessity—helping us manage stress, build resilience, and feel alive. Calling in joy means intentionally creating space for it, even when life feels heavy.
Building Community as Part of Your Joy Plan
A reflection on how community shifts with age and responsibility, and a step-by-step guide for intentionally building supportive, joyful connections that sustain us through life’s changes.
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