Embracing Personal Responsibility for Joy: A Journey of Intentional Living

Embracing Personal Responsibility for Joy: A Journey of Intentional Living In a world where joy often feels elusive, navigating the path to sustained happiness requires a profound shift in mindset and approach. The notion of personal responsibility for joy emerges as a guiding principle, illuminating the transformative power of individual agency in shaping our emotional […]

Harnessing the Power of Joy for a Life Beyond Eudaimonia

Embrace the Quantum Joy Leap Harnessing the Power of Joy for a Life Beyond Eudaimonia Can the emotion of joy transcend its typical boundaries and become the core of your existence? The Quantum Joy Leap, led by visionaries Jennifer Cavender, Deanna Leonard, and Kimberly Bowers-Antolick, offers more than a program—it’s a revolutionary path to a […]

The Science of Joy: The Evolution of the Chair of Joy™ Movement

The Science of Joy: The Evolution of the Chair of Joy™ Movement Our global consciousness is evolving, recognizing the profound role of emotional well-being in the tapestry of life. Spearheading this awakening is the Chair of Joy movement, an initiative I’ve crafted and nurtured. The Origins of the Chair of Joy Las Vegas, February 28, […]

Mindfulness and How the Chair of Joy Can Promote the Mental Well-being of Children

Mindfulness and How the Chair of Joy Can Promote the Mental Well-being of Children Introduction: Mental health exercises like mindfulness have been an effective tool used in hospitals, schools, and at home to promote the mental well-being of children. Even before the pandemic, these strategies have started to gain more attention in the past two […]

Mental Health Research in Children

Mental Health Research in Children Introduction: Mental health in children has worsened over the last decade, especially with the recent COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, a survey of over 1,000 parents by the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago taken around the United States had 71% of parents say that the pandemic had […]

Cultural Stigma and Mental Health

Cultural Stigma and Mental Health Introduction: The term stigma, especially regarding mental health, is a complex notion. Although most would agree that stigmatization is negative, there is little agreement on what constitutes a stigma. Erving Goffman [1], a very impactful Canadian-American sociologist in the 20th century, defined stigma as ‘[an] attribute that is deeply discrediting.’ But […]

Defining Joy – Christopher Lee McElroy M.S.

Defining Joy – Christopher Lee McElroy M.S. ABSTRACT Joy is important for our well-being and peace of mind, but what is “joy?” Also, how does this concept differ from that of others in positive psychology of happiness or subjective-well-being? The current review aims to answer these questions and better define what “joy” truly is. In […]