The Joyfulicity Blog

In our modern world we run awfully fast. In addition to our primary jobs, many of us have "side-gigs." In the pursuit of lofty goals we push ourselves so hard sometimes that we have no days off. Many households are being run by single parents. That's a lot to carry alone. Cell phones are a blessing, but also mean that we are "available" 24/7. Even in downtime we are busily scrolling social media and games. There is immense pressure to keep our bodies and homes magazine worthy

By “normal” I really mean “necessary,” because sadly it probably actually is the norm for people to continue to live with hurts and disappointments, even when they don’t have to. Lasting change is hard, and takes long term determination and commitment, but it’s so worth it to feel the joy of the difference.

BURNOUT!! When you hear that phrase what thoughts and feelings come up for you? Work starting to feel like a grind? Kids and housework seem like a never ending whirlwind of need? Wash, rinse, repeat!!When in this mode we need to hit the pause button on all major decisions, and simply take a day off.