Immerse yourself in joy

What makes you joyful? Did you know it’s great for your health to build the pursuit of small joys into your every day? 

In our pursuit of health and wellness, many of us focus on physical health, diet, and exercise. In the process we may overlook the profound impact of paying attention to joy. Joy is a state of being that can positively influence your mental, emotional, and physical health. It’s much more than a fleeting emotion.

With some practice and attention to things that give you joy, you can make joy part of your everyday life.

Practice finding ways to feel good

Cultivating our ability to attune and give attention to the things that make us feel good is by far one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves and the world around us. It isn’t always easy to see the good around our world, but with a little awareness, it might be worth the effort. So, here is the invitation to give wellness a crack and let your experience of doing so raise new evidence that you are worthy of your own attention. Let's make joy a priority and embrace its transformative effects on your exploratory and open health and wellness journey.

Enjoy the benefits

Boost your immune system

Regularly tapping into feelings of joy can help bolster our body's defences against illness and promote overall health.

Research has shown that positive emotions, such as joy, can enhance the function of the immune system. When we experience joy, our bodies release neurotransmitters like dopamine and endorphins, which have been linked to strengthening the immune response. 

Reduce stress and anxiety

Joy has a remarkable ability to counteract stress and anxiety. When we experience joy, our bodies naturally relax, and stress hormones like cortisol decrease. By intentionally cultivating moments of joy through activities we love or spending time with loved ones, we can create a buffer against the negative effects of stress, leading to greater emotional resilience and a calmer state of mind.

Enhance mental clarity and creativity

Joy has a way of clearing the mental fog and enhancing cognitive function. When we're joyful, our minds are more open, creative, and receptive to new ideas. This heightened mental clarity can lead to increased productivity, problem-solving abilities, and a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment in our daily lives.

Improve your relationships

Joy is contagious, and when we radiate joy, it can positively impact the people around us, strengthening our relationships and social connections. Joyful interactions foster empathy, compassion, and understanding, creating a supportive environment where communication flows more easily, conflicts are resolved more peacefully, and bonds are deepened.

Promote improved overall well-being

Consciously choosing to give attention to things that make you joyful invigorates the pathways of joy in your brain to become the new automated response to life. In neuroscience, it's said that "neurons that fire together wire together." By consciously firing and wiring moments of joy, this neural feedback becomes the new norm. Conversely, feelings of the critic and judgment bias often create a deep reflex of toxic biochemistry and, if played long enough, can become heavy and depressing. Imagine the transformative effect of firing and wiring moments of joy into your neural pathways, creating a default state of positivity and resilience.

About Marie Louise

Marie Louise is a seasoned facilitator of wellbeing processes and activations, having positively influenced the lives of thousands of individuals across the globe. She has a profound understanding of human nature and relationships, and has elevated countless individuals, enhancing their capacity to thrive. 

In her book, Discover Worlds Within Marie Louise shares practical tools and profound insights into the intricacies of the human and relationship organism, empowering readers to cultivate happier and healthier life experiences. Drawing from an integrated perspective of mind, body, and spirit, she illuminates the innate power we all possess to harness wellness in our daily lives, bringing vitality and fulfillment to each moment.