The Chair of JOY® Experience is rooted in a lifetime of personal discovery and scientific principles, distilling the essence of joy into four simple steps: sit, breathe, think, and feel. These steps form the foundation of JOYELY, Living JOYELY, and JOYELY Ever After, highlighting their transformative power.
Sheryl Lynn, the founder of JOYELY, discovered early on that her thoughts and actions were crucial to her well-being. Facing various challenges, from childhood traumas to the pressures of motherhood, she realized that processing emotions was essential to finding joy. This realization led her to create the Chair of JOY Experience.
The Chair of JOY® Experience is a transformative methodology born out of the JOY INTELLIGENCE principles of JOYELY, building success each time one experiences the four steps. The impact follows the Core Change Model, beginning with grit, confidence, and authenticity, and expanding to areas of life such as presence, ease, clarity, and empowerment. Each of the four steps—Sit. Breathe. Think. Feel.™—is scientifically backed, offering benefits for the mind, body, and spirit.
Because of the simplicity, ease, and fun of the four steps, the vision is for it to become a universal experience that helps individuals navigate life’s challenges, ensuring everyone knows where their Chair of JOY is. The words are easy to understand in nearly every language, transcending all borders to communicate at a raw and real level.
The experience, designed in part by researchers in joy, neuroscientists, psychologists, and mental health experts, is easily accessible to families, school counselors, therapists, coaches, and more. It provides a level of certainty that we can help each other and counteract any actions that are not self-empowering. This practice fosters clarity, intention, and joy, often in as little as 60 seconds.
Stillness
Intention
Support
Sentarse
S'asseoir
Sitzen
Sedersi
उपवेशन
The act of sitting is more than just a physical posture; it is a scientifically backed practice that initiates a cascade of benefits for the mind and body. Research shows that choosing to sit mindfully can foster brain-heart coherence, improve emotional regulation, and promote overall well-being. By providing a moment of stillness and presence, sitting helps to ground us, reduce stress, and open the door to greater clarity and resilience. This simple yet powerful step lays the foundation for the transformative Chair of JOY® Experience.
Scientific Fact: Research from the HeartMath Institute demonstrates that mindful sitting can enhance brain-heart coherence, leading to improved emotional regulation and overall health.
Why SIT Matters: SIT is a universal practice that initiates the Chair of JOY® Experience. It provides a moment to pause, center yourself, and create a stable foundation for joy. By sitting, you begin the journey towards emotional regulation, clarity, and well-being.
Mind
Body
Energy
Release
Respirar
Respirer
Atmen
Respirare
श्वास
The act of breathing deeply is a scientifically backed practice that brings immediate and profound benefits to both the mind and body. Research shows that mindful breathing can significantly reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and enhance cognitive function. By focusing on deep, intentional breaths, we activate the body’s relaxation response, promoting calm and balance. This essential step lays the groundwork for the transformative Chair of JOY® Experience.
Scientific Fact: A study published in the Journal of Neurophysiology found that deep breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and promoting relaxation.
Why BREATHE Matters: BREATHE is a universal practice that continues the Chair of JOY® Experience. It provides a powerful tool for managing stress, enhancing focus, and fostering a sense of balance and well-being. By focusing on your breath, you create a bridge between your mind and body, paving the way for a more joyful and centered life.
Choice
Clarity
Memories
Results
Pensar
Penser
Denken
Pensare
चिन्तन
The act of thinking positively is a scientifically backed practice that offers numerous benefits for the mind and body. Research shows that engaging in positive thinking can improve clarity, creativity, and confidence, ultimately enhancing psychological well-being. By reflecting on positive thoughts and memories, we can boost our mood and develop a resilient mindset. This crucial step solidifies the transformative power of the Chair of JOY® Experience.
Scientific Fact: According to a study by Alice Isen, positive emotions facilitate cognitive flexibility and creativity, enhancing problem-solving abilities and overall mental health.
Why THINK Matters: The THINK step is essential in the Chair of JOY® Experience because it helps reframe our mindset, enabling us to approach life’s challenges with a positive outlook. By consciously choosing to reflect on joyful moments, we can influence our emotions and actions, leading to better results in both our personal and professional lives. This practice not only impacts our current state but also shapes our future outcomes, making us more resilient and capable of bouncing back from adversity.
Allowing
Practice
Connection
Transformation
Sentir
Ressentir
Fühlen
Sentire
अनुभव
The act of feeling positive emotions is scientifically backed, offering significant benefits for both the mind and body. Research indicates that experiencing and savoring positive emotions can improve cognitive flexibility, intrinsic motivation, and social interactions. By allowing ourselves to fully embrace positive feelings, we can boost our overall well-being and resilience. This vital step completes the transformative Chair of JOY® Experience.
Scientific Fact: Research by Fredrickson and colleagues found that positive emotions enable people to see new possibilities, connect more deeply with others, and bounce back from setbacks, enhancing overall resilience.
Why FEEL Matters: FEEL is a universal practice that solidifies the Chair of JOY® Experience. It emphasizes the importance of allowing ourselves to fully experience and savor positive emotions, which has a profound impact on our mental and physical health. By incorporating this step, we can improve our cognitive abilities, foster creativity, and enhance our social interactions, leading to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
The Chair of JOY Experience has evolved through various iterations, from family gatherings to professional settings, consistently demonstrating its effectiveness. People who practice these steps report increased feelings of joy, reduced anxiety, and improved overall well-being.
By integrating these scientifically grounded steps into daily life, the Chair of JOY Experience helps individuals navigate life’s challenges with resilience and hope. It’s a testament to the power of mindfulness and emotional awareness, proving that joy is always within reach.
The Chair of JOY works because it is simple, accessible, and grounded in science, making it a powerful tool for anyone seeking to enhance their well-being and live a more joyful life.
The Chair of JOY® Experience has undergone a remarkable evolution, solidifying its position as a truly impactful and one-of-a-kind adventure. It began as a journey towards epic joy, with the intention of reminding people to be kinder to themselves – to recognize that joy is a state that can be cultivated from within, regardless of life’s challenges. The experience aimed to celebrate the inherent greatness within each individual, embracing vulnerability without judgment.
While aspects of the experience evolved over time, the core intent remained constant: to empower people to shift their emotional state in a fun and accessible way. Through interactive activities and thought-provoking prompts like ‘containers of joy’, ‘imagine if you were’, and ‘what would you say’, participants embarked on a deeply personal journey that elicited various profound emotions.
Through attentive listening and feedback, we honed the Chair of JOY Experience to guide individuals in discovering their personal Chairs of JOY
– whether it’s a swing in their backyard, a cherished rocking chair, a favorite recliner, or a symbolic seat in their mind’s eye. This transformative experience has evoked tears of joy, released burdens of guilt, transformed sorrow into hope, and redirected passion towards inner peace. The overwhelming response worldwide – with enthusiastic sign-ups, waiting lists, and stories of profound personal change – speaks volumes. Our team has captured this remarkable impact in stunning footage that authentically conveys the essence of The Chair of JOY Experience.
After extensive research, we discovered the profound meanings behind the simple terms “sit, breathe, think, feel.” These words carry deep significance across cultures, transcending languages and boundaries. In a world focused on material possessions, these basic actions may seem insignificant, yet they are vital to our well-being. Without them, we are merely existing rather than truly living.
The Chair of JOY® Experience and the four words—sit, breathe, think, and feel—offer a moment to pause and reflect on what we truly want and need. They help us connect deeply with ourselves and the world around us, allowing us to experience all our emotions fully. Even in chaos and overwhelm, we can let the weight of the world take a back seat for a few minutes, giving ourselves a chance to elevate. This is how we elevate human consciousness; the human experience awaits us to stop and step into the good feelings, focus on what we want, and get more of it. It’s that simple!
From birth, we are promised hope that things will work out for us. Yet, joy often seems elusive and fleeting. However, at JOYELY, we believe joy is our inherent right and fundamental to our lives and our future for generations to come. We are asking that we come together to reclaim our birthright, realizing that we can create more solutions together.
Science supports the benefits of these simple actions. Research on heart-brain coherence shows that positive emotions like joy can synchronize heart rhythms and brainwaves, leading to improved mental clarity, emotional stability, and overall well-being. Additionally, studies have shown that practicing mindfulness can reduce stress and increase happiness.
At JOYELY, we’ve observed that when we “sit, breathe, think, feel,” even for 60 seconds, we reconnect with our inner selves. Sitting brings us to the present, breathing promotes relaxation, mindful thinking encourages positive reflection, and feeling our emotions strengthens resilience. Simplicity holds great power in helping us understand ourselves better. The Chair of JOY is the universal language and an essential life skill; like a muscle, it can be strengthened. And when we learn it with a colleague, friend, family member, or child, the impact is profound.
The Chair of JOY and the four words—sit, breathe, think, and feel—surpass cultural barriers and unite us as human beings. They speak to our collective memories and remind us that joy has no limits and is inclusive of all. By integrating the Chair of JOY Experience into our daily routines, we nurture all emotions through our brains and bodies and move them through our hearts, where we find serenity, understanding, and determination. This empowers us to live with more joy and fortitude.
At JOYELY, we’ve observed that when we “sit, breathe, think, feel,” even for 60 seconds, we reconnect with our inner selves. Sitting brings us to the present, breathing promotes relaxation, mindful thinking encourages positive reflection, and feeling our emotions strengthens resilience. Simplicity holds great power in helping us understand ourselves better. The Chair of JOY is the universal language and an essential life skill; like a muscle, it can be strengthened. And when we learn it with a colleague, friend, family member, or child, the impact is profound.
The Chair of JOY and the four words—sit, breathe, think, and feel—surpass cultural barriers and unite us as human beings. They speak to our collective memories and remind us that joy has no limits and is inclusive of all. By integrating the Chair of JOY Experience into our daily routines, we nurture all emotions through our brains and bodies and move them through our hearts, where we find serenity, understanding, and determination. This empowers us to live with more joy and fortitude.
The Chair of JOY is most powerful in its simplest form. Taking time to sit, breathe, think, and feel can give us the strength to face life’s obstacles and bask in moments of living, of life, of love. Isn’t that all that matters?
With immense pride and passion, we introduce The Chair of JOY® Experience and its four words—Sit, Breathe, Think, Feel—the universal power of joy that creates a lifestyle we coined Living JOYELY Ever After. JOYELY is not just a company but a haven for all the brilliance and beauty that joy has to offer. In this space, joy reigns supreme without boundaries, welcoming all who desire a community and way of being that is simple and, for many, epic joy.
The Chair of JOY Experience is backed by scientific principles of mindfulness and emotional regulation. The steps—sit, breathe, think, and feel—are designed to help individuals access a state of calm and clarity, reducing stress and enhancing emotional resilience.
Reflecting on positive experiences shifts brain activity towards more positive neural pathways.
Allowing oneself to fully experience emotions facilitates emotional processing and release.
Welcome to JOYELY, where JOYELY Ever After is not just a dream, it’s our lifestyle.
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