Joyful Self Wellness Center

02/02/2026

Why are HUGS important for our health and mindset?

The science behind it tells us:
When people hug for 20 seconds or more, the feel-good hormone oxytocin is released which creates a stronger bond and connection between the huggers.

We just KNOW that we feel better after a warm hug!

Have you held someone in a hug for over 20 seconds?

How dId you feel?

At some point in the 20 seconds your body lets go as if everything you were holding “in check” just releases!

Have you ever felt that?

Have a difficult relationship that you want to change? Start with a hug!

Holding people in grace and with a hug can help reboot those relationships you have found challenging.

Need to forgive? Start the conversation off with a hug and see where the dialogue takes you.

So TODAY lets experiment! Find someone to hug today! Your partner, child, grandchild, friend, etc!

Until we see each other in person, I am sending you a virtual hug!

💜Cristy Joy
Creator of Joyful Self Wellness
Happiness Life Coach

Cristyjoy@joyfulself.com
Joyfulself.com

01/23/2026

Mindfulness is not checking out.
Peace is not passivity.
Joy is not ignorance.

We are living in a time where information, fear, outrage, and distraction come at us fast and furious, often before our nervous systems have a chance to catch up.
Our minds race.
Our bodies tighten.
We scroll, react, freeze, or burn out.

At Joyful Self Wellness, we believe mindfulness is about staying present and staying purposeful.

It’s about regulating our nervous systems so we can respond—not react.

It’s about anchoring into our values so we don’t lose ourselves in the noise.

It’s about choosing peace in our bodies while still taking action in the world.

Here are a few ways to do both—peace + action:

💜Regulate first.
Before engaging with the news or social media, pause.
✔️Take three slow breaths.
✔️Feel your feet on the ground.
A regulated body leads to clearer thinking and wiser action.

💜Move your body daily.
✔️Walk,
✔️stretch,
✔️shake,
✔️breathe,
movement releases stress and brings us back into alignment so we can show up with strength and clarity.

💜Limit the input.
You don’t need to consume everything to care deeply. Choose intentional windows for information and give your nervous system time to rest.

💜Reconnect to your values.

Ask yourself:
What do I stand for? What kind of human do I want to be in this moment?
Let your actions come from alignment, not overwhelm.

💜Create Community. Regulation happens faster together.
✔️Gather.
✔️Talk.
✔️Create.
✔️Listen.
Healing and change are not solo acts.

Mindfulness doesn’t mean turning away from what’s happening.

It means staying rooted enough to engage with compassion, courage, and clarity.

May we care deeply without losing ourselves.

May we protect peace without abandoning action.

💜May we move forward,
✔️Regulated,
✔️Intentional,
✔️and aligned.

💜Cristy Joy
Joyful Self Wellness
Happiness Life Coach
Certified in Somatic Trauma

01/13/2026

How can we tap into our inner joy, even on the gloomiest of days, and transform our experiences into opportunities for growth and connection?

When you gaze at this sunflower, what emotions arise? 🌻 🌻 🌻

Can you feel the warmth and light it embodies? ☀️ ☀️ ☀️

Does it evoke a cherished memory?

Can you sense the potential for positive change?

Replanting yourself in a new environment such as nature can help your body reconnect with your inner joy. 🌱 🌱 🌱

Small steps like this help to shift your mindset and your energy!

Struggling with connection to your inner joy?

I am here to listen and help YOU create a plan that aligns in a more meaningful and lasting way!

💜Cristy Joy
Happiness Life Coach,
Author and Creator of Joyful Self Wellness Community

Cristyjoy@joyfulself.com

01/11/2026

The Peace Walk shows us that this world is moving too fast! We need to focus on slowing down and less on all the distractions!!

Crowds have been following a group of monks as they walk hundreds of miles for peace.

12/14/2025

Quiet reflection….

Why do we love to watch snow falling?

Does it cause nostalgic feelings?

Does it cause us to pause just for a moment?

If we are lucky enough to have enough of an accumulation we get to pause long enough for our body to settle down and find that beautiful center of alignment and peace.

Is it the pureness of the snow that offers a quiet peace and hope in the moment?

Does your breath slow down and regulate?

Does the endless chatter in your head get even quieter?

How does that feel?

Take this moment to sit in this feeling…

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What comes to mind?
What happy thoughts or memories pleasantly show up?

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Do you begin to count your blessings?

What are you grateful for today?

Maybe it’s the furbaby in your arms.

Maybe it’s a simple gratitude to slow down after all the hustle and bustle of the week.

Sharing your gratitudes puts yourself in a happier state of mind and elevates the positive energy you put out there into your family, your communities and the collective!

This is the secret sauce for a beautiful mind and body!

Pass this on to someone you know needs to hear the message today!

Pass the love!
Pass the positivity!
Pass the JOY!

09/18/2025

The Power of Play was an incredible way to begin our Sunday morning!

We discussed the benefits of play on our bodies and minds. When you are playful it is much easier to turn off negative self talk and distractions around us. We give permission to others around us to play by our example!

It just feels good…so if you are looking for ways to feel good in challenging times and tune out the distractions…come grow with us!

💜Cristy Joy
💜Rebecca Schmick

09/12/2025

Share this joy!!

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09/10/2025

Life is not about who you used to be, it's about the incredible person you are today and the amazing potential that lies within you. 💜

09/09/2025

🌟 The Power of Play 🌟
Sunday, Sept 14 @ 9am

As children, play came naturally—laughter, imagination, and joy flowed with ease. As adults, we often forget how essential play is for our health, resilience, and happiness.

Join us for a morning of reflection, movement, and lighthearted fun as we:

✨ Explore the health benefits of play

✨ Rediscover playful energy through guided activities (yes, bubbles included!)

✨ Reflect on what’s blocking us from joy

✨ Commit to bringing playful practices back into daily life

Play is not a luxury—it’s a necessity for joy, health, and connection. Each time you choose play, you choose life. 💜

📍 4500 Freemansburg Ave Easton PA
📅 Sunday, Sept 14
🕘 9:00 AM
Register by texting “I want to play too” to 610-762-5127

Come breathe, laugh, and play with us! 💜

09/06/2025

Summer has flown by and we hope you found time to play and spend time doing the things that nourished your soul.

When life gets busy it is oh so important to give yourself permission to play.

Play should be at the top of your list…

Do you need a reboot? If so, our upcoming nature workshop “The Power of Play” may be the right fit for you!

08/26/2025

Love this one! Finding joy in our photo shoot was a blast! We are just two silly kids playing nice together!

💜 We’d love to have you at one of our art and sound therapy workshops, where we create space to relax, explore, and play!

Watch for our Fall calendar!