On Joy, and What Makes Life Worth Living | Kelly McGonigal - The Courageous Life | Lyssna här

Joy gives life meaning, sustains hope, and helps us feel close to others.

It is the emotion that tells us: life is worth living, good things are possible, and you are not alone.

And yet, many people find it difficult to allow themselves to feel, show, or even seek joy.

Instead, we often worry:

Is it selfish to want joy?

Is joy even possible when life is hard?

Instead of turning to joy as a resource, we try to protect ourselves from the perceived risks of caring too much.

What if, instead, you were able to trust the feeling of joy and appreciate the good in your life?

And what if you were able to help others experience the benefits that joy provides?

In our conversation today,

and throughout the pages of her paradigm-shifting new book: Joy Is a Risk Worth Taking

Renowned Psychologist, Bestselling Author, and Teacher Dr. Kelly McGonigal

Weaves together a beautiful blend of storytelling with insights from psychology, neuroscience, and research conducted around the world,

As she offers us tangible ways to experience this powerful emotion in everyday life.

Her words are motivating and uplifting,

But the possibility she invites us to live into is even more so:

Sharing joy is an act of courage and compassion—

and one we can take even when life is difficult.

For more on Kelly, her books, classes, and other offerings please visit kellymcgonigal.com

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