Happy September!
This month we are excited to introduce Amanda's new series "The Joy Spot". Each article will highlight one of the 12 pillars of JOY and uncover the joy that is waiting to burst from inside YOU.
For those in the corporate world, you may have heard Amanda say "A leaders job is to create an environment in which people can be the best they can be - A Joy Spot!! A place where people can work without fear and with JOY - You will have a happier team who produce more and perform much better - and stay with you!". The Joy Spot in our newsletter will be a series of great ideas for leaders who want to ceate workplaces where people can be the best they can be.
Recently, Mark Bublitz and his team in the USA shared with us how they have made a difference to the JOY in their workplace culture through their leadership program, based on Ken's (Amanda's husband) book - The People Pill. We are very proud of them both!
Moving on to Joy in the Kitchen, this months recipe was inspired by Ken and Amanda's fabulous vegetable garden, which is brimming with Spring veggies. The recipe for Kale Salad (below) was kindly shared with us by Ros and Jim from Uttly Raw Food.
If you haven't seen the video "Jessica's Affirmations" (over 8.4 million views) scroll down to see this amazing 4 year old performing in front of the mirror, and sharing the things she is grateful for. TA DA to you Jessica!
Have a great month!
Zooties!
Amanda, Sheryl and the JOY team
PS. We are doing a little JOY Jig here in the office to celebrate reaching 3000 LIKERS on our Facebook community. Click here to join in the conversation.
The JOY Spot - Part 1 - Gratitude
Are you a walking joy spot?
Are you someone who spreads joy everywhere you go?
Are you someone who has found your inner joy and can share?! I call the intersection of 4 sciences, Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Emotional Intelligence and Positive Psychology, the joy spot! It's the place from which amazing life and leadership emerge. How do you find your own joy spot and then become a walking one?!
This is a 12 part series where each newsletter we explore one of the 12 pillars of JOY, and work you through the steps that help you uncover the JOY that is waiting to burst forth from inside you!
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Thought viruses
Robert Dilts is a well known American expert in neurolinguistics and writes frequently for a magazine called Anchor Point. In a past edition he was discussing the connection between beliefs and health or wellness. He introduced the concept of 'thought viruses'. What a fantastic way of describing one of the most powerful mechanisms of illness or recovery.
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Stress busters
Did you know that all disease begins with stress?
If you are stressed on a permanent basis your immune system is attacked and weakened and then you are susceptible to all forms of disease; and your performance drops.
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Doing something for someone else without keeping the score
A while ago I was lucky enough to meet and chat with Stuart Moore - an author and expert on how to make money work for you. Discussing people's pasts, he commented on the value of having someone in your life who 'does something for you without keeping a score'.
A person who is happy to help you; guide you or set you on the right path and expects nothing in return. They don't think in terms of 'reward', or expecting you to reciprocate. Their joy is in seeing you prosper, grow or develop.
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Meet the team - Amanda Gore
Amanda wrote the book The Gospel of Joy with her mother Lenore Lewis. She is actually a Physiotherapist - like her mother and practiced for 13 years in hospitals, later specialising in sports medicine...
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Good stuff to know
Jessica's "Daily Affirmation"
4 year old Jessica has a day when she is feeling really good about her life!
Joy in the kitchen
Kale Salad
Delicious and nutritious, Kale is widely regarded as one of the world's most powerful superfoods.
JOY! with Amanda - DVD
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