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What neuroscience now knows about the most underrated performance strategy of our time
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(And other things I learned from a three-year-old and a turbulent flight)
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It's extraordinary how many of us walk around completely unconscious! Epigenetics proves that 95 to 99% of the time we are unconscious of our thinking, or awareness!
Mindset & Self-Love
What happened to January? We had planned to send this out so you could have a new year message from us but now it’s closer to Valentines Day!
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
One of my favorite American traditions that we don’t do in Australia is the celebration of Thanksgiving! It’s a wonderful concept - families and friends come together to celebrate gratitude and it’s a reminder to…
Mindset & Self-Love
I know I said I was going to write more regular newsletters and I have not done that and I am sorry!
Mindset & Self-Love
If life were a math class, wouldn’t it be great if there was a formula that could solve everything? Not the calculus kind but the kind of formula that leads to something we’re all chasing: joy.
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Forgive my long delay but I have been very busy upgrading my operating system! And rewiring my brain for life part 64 it seems!
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Well….it has been an ‘interesting’ 2 years hasn’t it?! Mel and I were just reflecting on it and our gratitude for this community that has been with us for so long.
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
As I am committed to being authentic I am sharing that I struggled today at the thought of writing this newsletter! Things are a mess in Australia and we are under extreme totalitarian like conditions. I wondered how I…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
COVID Christmas/ Holiday Cheer, it’s an oxymoron!! But keep reading and it will make sense!
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Here are a few photos of fabulous Joy Buddy activities from past events…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Speaking with my mentor, Dr David Martin,(www.davidmartin.world) a few weeks ago, I learned about the concept of monotonous goodness.
Mindset & Self-Love
For those of you who are sick of hearing about my journey with the amazing Dr David Martin, stop reading now!
Communication
What we tell ourselves, the stories we repeat inside our heads about ourselves and others create our perceptions, expectations and therefore reality! So if we can change our mindset by changing our beliefs; and change…
Mindset & Self-Love
I can’t believe another month has gone by - time is moving at lightening speed isn’t it?
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THANK YOU everyone - even though Thanksgiving has passed, it’s never too late to thank people!
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
The last few weeks has been rather tumultuous for me! And it’s not even my birthday! No major dramas - just (hahaha!) more spiritual growth.
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I am a Christian and celebrate the values associated with Christmas time. For those of any other religion or belief, it’s my wish that you find some ideas that are valuable for you as New Year and holiday thoughts!
Holidays & Seasons
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
A good friend of mine has a large database of women and recently did a survey. The three most important things to these women were:
Relationships & Family
What if you could find important answers to being happier and truly successful in your personal life, your family and career by listening in to the conversations of successful experts?
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Is Fear of What Others Think Controlling Your Life? (http://amandagore.com/is-fowot-controlling-your-life/)
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In this video you will discover the most importance space on earth...it may surprise you.
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Joyful workplaces are buzzing with people bursting with energy, vitality and enthusiasm! They love what they do and feel they are important at work, and do important work!
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
It has been a long time coming, but I have a fancy new website! What do you think? We are still tweaking things here and there but I think it is a big improvement on the old one and I hope you agree.I would love your…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
2014 has started with all sorts of solar flares and cosmic activities that some people say will change the way we live and especially our awareness! Which is interesting because I had planned to write early this year…
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STOP SPINNING! This post is about how to enjoy the Christmas season despite being sober! (oops I meant sane!)
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
So spake the Bible a zillion years ago. But we seem to have forgotten these words of wisdom. We are taught lots of words to use at school but very few of us are taught to be ‘wordsmiths’, to have a love of words or most…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
For those of you with perfectionist tendencies, here is your dream list! Fourteen ways you can ensure you wake up stressed and stay that way all day! It’s a perfect recipe for relationship problems, career problems,…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
A new field of research is suggesting that when organizations promote an ethic of compassion they may not only experience a happier workplace but also an improved profits. I believe you can transform every aspect of…
Culture & Workplace
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Click here to see my slideshare that has had over 30,000 views in 1 week!Quotes About Failure That Will Inspire You to Succeed (http://www.slideshare.net/amandagore/quotes-about-failure-that-will-inspire-you-to-succeed)
Leadership
No matter what happens to us, the sooner we find something for which to be grateful the sooner the healing starts!
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Some people enjoy work -- they like their boss, their colleagues and the intellectual stimulation. But what if you don't like your work or the people with whom you work?
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Here are a couple of quotes and a video clip that inspired my Christmas message!!
Holidays & Seasons
Well, it’s Thanksgiving again! Sadly we don’t actually celebrate Thanksgiving in Australia and I would love to make it a new tradition!
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Ok so this appears to have nothing to do with fear but I have just finished watching it about five times and laughed my head off! If you want to loosen up and clear out your baggage, which a good laugh always does…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
That the12 steps to JOY are the same 12 steps we need to be a great lover!
Relationships & Family
Wow!! The new year is now in full swing, complete with new routines, deadlines and the usual day to day challenges. It's also a time that many of us have thrown ourselves headfirst into goal setting and trying to abide…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
This month we focus on finding the JOY in relationships, and feature a video of Amanda talking about 'How to let people know that you love them'. Scroll down to the bottom left hand-side of your screen to tune in.
Relationships & Family
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.
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Great news! We have just received the first copies of our new DVD - JOY! with Amanda Gore.
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
We are really excited to have just released LOVE Pillar 10 of the Joy U Online Learning Program.
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
This month we are excited to have our Giant Gratitude Glasses available online, and our much-loved Magic Joy Wands are now stocked in America - making postage to any US zip code affordable.
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Here in Australia we celebrate Mother's Day this week and we wish all Mothers' - where ever you are in the world - a wonderful day! If you are celebrating we have a great afternoon tea recipe to share with you; Sheryl's…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
It's a very exciting time for us at The Joy Project because we launched the Online Learning Program recently and you would be amazed to see what people are writing and how wonderfully inspiring it is to read what they…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
A couple of weeks ago, I was with a wonderful woman who lives on the Sunshine Coast, Roslyn Uttleymore. She and her husband run a raw food health school and it’s well worth visiting their site www.uttleyrawfood.com to…
Mindset & Self-Love
SORRY EVERYONE! I PUT THE WRONG WEB ADDRESS IN FOR THE DOCTOR, IT IS WWW.DRGRAEMEWILLIAMS.COM
Health & Wellbeing
When I ask audiences ‘what’s the number one thing in life that people want?” the vast majority yell out 'happiness'!
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
My latest favorite book is "Positivity" by a leader in positive psychology, Barbara Frederickson. The most exciting finding is that there is a critical ratio in life - for your joy and success. They actually talk about…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
"Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction." John F. Kennedy
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Forgive my long delay in writing this newsletter! But we moved house again, and if you would like to see photos of our lovely place have a look at www.thegospelofjoy.com site at the photos to share section!
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
About 15 years ago now, I was a speaker at a series of public seminars held in Australia and New Zealand. I was thrilled to be sharing the platform with Dr Wayne Dyer. If you have not heard of him, he is an awesome…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Well, it's Thanksgiving and we are all consciously thinking of things for which we are grateful! Or not! Many of us are caught up in the stress of having to cook for 30 people, travel, greet family members we don’t…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
I have had a host of friends whose parents have passed in the last couple of years, I must be in ‘that’ age group! Well, I am in that age group! And of course you all know it has happened to me.
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Last week, I was reading a book called Questions and Answers by The Mother from the Sri Aurobindo ashram, and was struck by a "blinding flash of the obvious" from this sentence:
Mindset & Self-Love
Several years ago, I was speaking at a conference and to my delight one of the other speakers was Billy Graham. No, not the famous evangelist! This Billy is a former New Zealand and Australasian boxing title holder and…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Well, here we are at another new year. I don't like to admit how quickly the years fly by at this age! And it's my first one without my wonderful mother and I bet some of you are in the same position - the first year…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
(Before you read any further - with all the controversy over saying "Merry Christmas" vs. "Happy Holidays" - I'd just like to say I am Christian and would like to keep this article about Christmas. Not because I am not…
Holidays & Seasons
(Sorry guys, in advance for the longer than normal newsletter this month...but I was moved to write this article and wanted to share it with all of you!!!)
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Would you rather die rich or wealthy? This question popped into my mind following a discussion with one of my friends. Jan is the most outrageous person I know and she always has me in stitches when I speak to her - in…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Many of you who have heard me speak will know the story of my Mum and her zoots! For those who have not…zoots began in 1994 when my step dad passed away. A devoted couple, he had been ill with cancer for five years and…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Last week I was presenting in Cabo (c'mon guys…someone has got to do it!) and it was to a wonderful group of folks who worked in financial services and insurance. They were the top of their field, ran successful…
Communication
A few years ago, when I wrote for newspapers in Australia, to my great delight, I received a letter from some alert readers -- class 5C from Montrose Primary School in Victoria. Apparently, their (very intelligent)…
Relationships & Family
Not only is Glen Capelli one of the most outstanding speakers I’ve ever heard on learning organizations, but he is also a poet and songwriter. The first time I heard his song "Psychological Sunshine" it exploded in my…
Mindset & Self-Love
This quote from Bill Gates, the co founder of Microsoft is worth making a life philosophy. After all folks, lets face it, this man is one of the richest in the world. He has had a greater influence on business and…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Well, it’s Easter time, already! Does that mean lots of chocolate and bunnies for you, or is it a time of greater reflection?
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
In December 2001, the Harvard Business Review (HBR) published a special issue on Breakthrough Leadership. The define that as ‘leadership that breaks through old habits of thinking to forge new solutions to old…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Thanksgiving is about reflecting on our lives and giving thanks for our blessings. Amanda would like to celebrate this great American tradition and thank you for your support by offering these special Thanksgiving…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
For those of you who have heard me speak you know that I am usually so rushed for time that every moment is crammed with content and laughter. I rarely have time to let people know the answers to their questions of ‘how…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
On Sunday this week, I was very excited as it was the first weekend I had had at home for two months and I could visit my adopted family inDallas. One of the loves of my life - my Goddaughter Isabella, lives there.…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
I have just watched the movie 'Pay it Forwards' and if you haven't rent the DVD now! It is one of those special movies that really makes a difference - or can if you let it! I don't want to tell you too much cos it will…
Relationships & Family
Last week I was speaking to a lovely group in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. I was telling them about my niece's first gym competition. At the time she was 9 and I was (and still am) a very doting, and enthusiastic aunt! In…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
Several years ago , I received my copy of The Heart’s Code, a fantastic book by Dr Paul Pearsall . If you want to live longer, live better and be happier, more content, satisfied and fulfilled, you need to buy this…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
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Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
I was reading the Age last weekend when a cartoon by that brilliant man Michael Leunig caught my eye. It was about a man who finds the smell of doom everywhere he goes - the bus, the office, coffee shop, his dinner…
Amanda Gore JQ®: Joy Intelligence
I was listening to that wonderful (although slightly repetitive) song, "Don't worry , be happy" as I was driving last week. Of course the traffic was awful and I was in a desperate rush and I found myself humming 'don't…
Burnout & Resilience
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