Explore strategies for cultivating joy and redefining personal success in this 21-minute TEDx talk. Discover how Sarah Wood, founder of "Oats and Woes," transformed her struggle with mental health into a mission of joy creation. Learn about the concept of being a "joy soldier" and how to overcome barriers to happiness. Examine the importance of connection and reflection in fostering joy, and understand how to apply these principles in daily life. Gain insights from Wood's experiences, including teaching yoga, running marathons, and participating in silent meditation retreats. Uncover practical tools for increasing joy, holding space for others, and rebuilding the brain for positivity. Embrace the Joy Soldier Manifesto and learn how to spread happiness within your immediate sphere of influence.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
How can we be more joyful?
TODAY... 1 What stops joy? 2 What solves for joy? 3 What scales joy?
How negative is our brain?
Conditioned to think we need to suffer to earn joy
Can you have 0 in the denominator?
Focus on increasing the numerator
2. What solves for joy?
Connection and reflection bring joy
and are tools to be used when joy escapes us
Enter the Joy Soldier Manifesto
Ajoy soldier is a person who does what they can to spread joy in their immediate locus of control. A boots-on-the-ground member of an organization who is compassionate and lifts up the people they interact with each day.
How do we connect and reflect in the real world?
We asked: 1 What stops joy? 2 What solves for joy? 3 What scales joy?
What solves for joy? a Connection & Reflection
Being a joy soldier doesn't mean you are joyful all the time
Holding space Listening Connecting Feel seen and heard
Plant the seeds of joy
Anyone, at any moment, can rebuild their brain for joy
Connect. Reflect. Start with joy.
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