Why does Joy Matter?

Welcome to the very first episode of the Joy First podcast

This show starts in the way it means to go in: with science, inspiration and a powerful case for the importance of joy in our individual lives and workplaces, as well as our communities.

In this episode, Nic introduces the idea that joy is a revolutionary act and a powerful tool for personal and societal change. Drawing on insights from various thinkers, her own experiences and those of her clients, plus the research on joy and happiness, she makes a compelling argument for the idea that prioritizing joy can lead to greater resilience, connection, and well-being... and even a longer life. Nic gives us the lowdown on what joy is, and what it isn't, what makes it different from happiness, and how and why applied colour psychology is an easy, addicting, delightful way to cultivate joy in our lives.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why joy is a revolutionary act.
• The role joy can play in the fight against oppression.
• Why choosing to prioritize joy can lead to a more positive impact.
• The qualities of Joy that make it so powerful
• Key differences between Joy and Happiness.
• The relationship between Joy and comfort
• How much of joy is hedonism? Can we prioritize it and still be high-performing & productive?
• One common reason our joy can be incomplete
• Why Colour psychology can be a powerful tool for cultivating joy.
• What we can do with others to enhance our own joy.

Chapters

00:00 The Revolutionary Act of Choosing Joy

03:12 Joy as a Catalyst for Change

08:36 Understanding the Nature of Joy

15:10 What Joy Is Not

20:12 Applied Colour Psychology: A Tool for Joy

SOURCES & RESOURCES:

https://austinchanning.substack.com/p/joy-as-resistance

https://www.rattle.com/from-the-telly-cycle-by-toi-derricotte/

https://aestheticsofjoy.com/joy-is-an-act-of-resistance-how-celebration-sustains-activism-2/

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29496453-the-book-of-joy

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