Fun tools to support the joy that you are! Check back regularly for new Joy Exercises.

Try these JOY Exercises:

1.) Practice patience: When life is moving slower than your expectations, take a deep breath, trust, and believe in yourself, keep the faith! The world operates on divine timing!

2.) Develop an open mind: When you're in an energy struggle or power struggle with someone, whether it's in the corporate world or your personal life, step out of the situation (take a walk, shower, meditate, breathe, practice yoga). Put yourself in the position of "seeing" the world from their shoes. Visualize sending them love and knowing that we all evolve in our perfect divine time. Keep your heart pure without any judgment, knowing their path is perfect for them, as yours is perfect for you. Thank this person (either verbally or silently) for allowing you this opportunity to grow deeper within your heart!

3.) Acknowledgement: Acknowledge yourself for the gifts you bring to the world, (i.e. pure heart, gentleness, authenticity, healing, kindness, encouragement, joyfulness, playfulness, patience, love, compassion, inspiration, humor, courage, strength, generosity etc). Look in the mirror, and say out loud, I LOVE and accept myself! I am (insert your talent here)! Claim your gifts. And then listen for the loud voice screaming back to you, "YES YOU ARE!" Communicate to your spouse, partner, friend or children a special "essence" quality of how you feel about them today.

4.) Gratitude: I am so grateful for the ability to smile and spread joy! When we verbalize our gratitude to the universe or other people, we are creating more of that in our life. What we focus on expands! When you first wake up in the morning, take a moment and start your day by being grateful for your body- yes, all of it- even your hips and gluts! Thank all the parts of your body lovingly for working so hard for you. Your body will react positively with great appreciation!

5.) Giving: Next time you drive through a toll-booth, drive-through restaurant, or movie theatre, pay for the person behind you, or tell someone how amazing they are. These acts of kindness create immeasurable results; spreading more love in the world helps open hearts!

6.) Forgiving: Forgive yourself right now for anything you're holding onto that doesn't serve your higher good in this present moment. Place all of your fears or worries in tiny bubbles, exhale them out and allow the universe to hold onto the bubbles for you. Have faith and let go!

7.) A list of amazing people: Create a list of amazing people in your life or anyone you think is/was amazing. Write down "why" you think they are amazing. These are clues of what your values are or what you already have inside you.

8.) A joyful moment: Close your eyes, and remember a time in your life that put a smile on your face. Allow that joy to bubble up and stay with you. Lock it inside your heart.

9.) Prayer: Ask God, "How can I serve? How can I open my heart and be an instrument of peace? How can I help others feel good about themselves?" This is powerful!

10.) Be joy: How much of what you do in your life is joyful? Is your life in integrity with your heart? Make a list of everything you enjoy speaking about, creating, and doing. Fill your life with those things!

11.) Kind thoughts: Stop caring too much about what other people think about you. What others think really isn't your business. How you feel is your business! Breathe in your affirmations, and send blessings to others!

Allow your intuition to guide you to the perfect star. Click on a starburst and receive your special affimation!

Say this affimation 200 times a day! Look into a mirror and say them out loud with a smile! Check back regularly for your new special affirmation.

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Fun things to write about:

• What makes your heart sing?
• What are you grateful for today?
• What was your most joyful experience today?
• What are your funny stories that occurred in your life?
• What are your life's most embarrassing moments?