Category: Inspiration
Emotional Problem Solving
The New Way of Problem Solving: Your Emotions Are Ready to Help BY SHERYL LYNN You were taught how to solve problems—logically, step by step. If your maps app suddenly loses signal while you’re driving, you don’t panic. You pause. You assess. Maybe it’s the connection, a dead battery, or an update that never installed.…
JOYELY Ever After In Business
Happily Ever After Is a Myth. JOYELY Ever After Is a Method. BY SHERYL LYNN In the bustling realm of business, we tirelessly pursue the dream: a flourishing bottom line that reflects success and prosperity. Picture engaged, smiling employees who radiate enthusiasm and dedication. Envision clear KPIs that serve as the 5-star golden standard, leading…
Joy Isn’t a Luxury. It’s a Core Life Skill.
JOY Isn’t a Luxury. It’s a Core Life Skill. Including 25 Misconceptions About Joy Joy is often misunderstood—tossed around like a “good mood”, saved for rare special occasions, or seen as a luxury reserved for people with extra time, financial resources, or lives free from hardship. But let’s set the record straight—and redefine its essence.…
A Closer Look at Presence
A Closer Look at Presence By Sheryl Lynn and Bailey Romatoski As JOY Intelligence™ gains momentum, more and more people are asking deeper questions. What is JOY, really? Is it constant in our lives? And how are JOY Intelligence and the JQ Emotions Map rooted in safety? The JOY Intelligence™ framework was created as a…
A Beautiful Shift
A Beautiful Shift Is Happening And You’re With Us By Sheryl Lynn Do you know that moment just before the sky bursts open? That breathless stillness, tinged with electric anticipation—like the world is holding its breath? That’s where we are right now. This morning, after a serene and contemplative late night spent completing the new…
The Neuroscience of the Chair of JOY
The Neuroscience of the Chair of JOY® Experience: Activating Brain Power through Intentional Pause By Sheryl Lynn In the world of leadership, we often talk about high performance, strategic decision-making, and emotional regulation. Yet, the greatest asset to any leader lies just beneath the surface: the ability to intentionally shift internal state—on command. This is…
The Roller Coaster Experience
The Roller Coaster Experience: Fear or Joy? By Sheryl Lynn Whether you’ve taken a ride on a roller coaster or watched others take the plunge, picture this: you’re strapped in with the harness, heart pounding as the ride climbs the first hill. Every clink of the track amplifies your anticipation. Your stomach clenches with fear—whether…
The Skier: Trusting Joy Over Time
The Skier: Trusting Joy Over Time By Sheryl Lynn You’ve probably had some experience with skiing, or at least watched it on TV or during the Olympics. Picture this: as a skier, you stand at the top of a mountain, ready to glide down. There’s a rush of fear—the fear of falling, the unknown, or…
The Boxing Match: Navigating Life’s Challenges
The Boxing Match: Navigating Life’s Challenges By Sheryl Lynn The principles of boxing reveal a unique relationship between fear, safety, and presence. I am not a boxer, but I imagine that when you throw or receive the first punch, fear sharpens your focus, driving you to protect yourself. It’s the use of fear as a…
