Get Your Joy Back

Break Your Guilt Habit! In Let Go of the Guilt, life coach and bestselling author Valorie Burton teaches you a simple, but profound method that will free you from what she calls the “false guilt” that is so common today. As you peel back the layers, you’ll feel the burden lift. And that’s when you make room for your authentic self and the joyful life that is possible for you. Through her signature self-coaching process, powerful questions, and practical research, she shows you how to: recognize and overcome the five thought patterns of guilt, break the surprising habit that tempts you to subconsciously choose guilt over joy, stop guilt from sneaking its way into your everyday decisions and interactions, flip those guilt trips so you can keep others from manipulating you, and stop setting yourself up for stress, anxiety and obligation, and instead set yourself for a life of joy and freedom Valorie’s journaling questions and research-based process will shift your perspective, give you clarity and courage, and equip you with a plan of action to let go of the guilt for good.

"Karen Walrond shines her light so we can find our own." —Brené Brown Many of us have strong convictions. We want to advocate for causes we care about--but which ones? We want to work for change--but will the emotional toll lead to burn out? Leadership coach, lawyer, photographer, and activist Karen Walrond knows that when you care deeply about the world, light can seem hard to find. But when your activism grows out of your joy--and vice versa--you begin to see light everywhere. In The Lightmaker's Manifesto, Walrond helps us name the skills, values, and actions that bring us joy; identify the causes that spark our empathy and concern; and then put it all together to change the world. Creative and practical exercises, including journaling, daily intention-setting, and mindful self-compassion, are complemented by lively conversations with activists and thought leaders such as Valarie Kaur, Brené Brown, Tarana Burke, and Zuri Adele. With stories from around the world and wisdom from those leading movements for change, Walrond beckons readers toward lives of integrity, advocacy, conviction, and joy. By unearthing our passions and gifts, we learn how to joyfully advocate for justice, peace, and liberation. We learn how to become makers of light.

Passionate Bible teacher Kay Warren shows women--even those who battle depression and anxiety--that a joy-filled life is within their reach.

Get happy with the simple yet powerful practices in this beautiful guided journal—grounded in the new science of positive psychology. We all want to spark joy in our lives, and this attractive and practical guided journal takes you on a journey of inner discovery. You’ll learn to cultivate self-compassion, savor small pleasures, practice forgiveness, explore mindfulness, and express gratitude. Easy exercises, tips, writing prompts, and empowering quotations from top psychologists and other experts in the field will allow you to calm your mind, invigorate your spirit, and increase your sense of well-being. Inside you’ll discover how to: • Start showing yourself more love • Build new connections to diminish feelings of loneliness • Create a self-care first-aid kit for anxiety and stress • Keep worries away at night so you can enjoy more peaceful, sound sleep • Let go of lingering resentments, grudges, and pain • Apologize for any transgressions to find relief and peace at last • Forgive yourself with kindness • Discover your purpose to find meaning and take pride in a well-lived life • Explore mindfulness, quiet the chatter, and achieve peace • Appreciate your strengths So take a deep breath, savor the moment, and celebrate you.

Your own love is curative. How to Have Your Back is a guidebook for all of us seeking inner strength and serenity, no matter what life throws our way. Inside are lessons in five essential components of unconditional self-love and choosing how your life feels. Inside How to Have Your Back are lessons in: Loyalty: Seeing and treating yourself like someone worth caring about. Loving Interest: Showing up and paying attention-without the judgment. Caring Communication: Speaking to yourself with love and encouragement. Heartfelt Action: Acting from the heart and taking the most loving steps available. Dedication: Bringing the love again and again, come what may. Each lesson contains simple, step-by-step instructions for practicing the lessons in the good times and bad, questions for contemplation, self-assessments for measuring your growth, pledges and mantras to infuse your life with more loving thoughts and self-talk, and tips on what to do when loving yourself is hard. Discover how to find the balance between accountability and affection as you learn to see, speak to, and treat yourself like someone worth caring about.

Reclaim your Joy! Are you feeling lost in your own personal darkness? I've Got My Joy Back is an empowering and reassuring reminder that you are not alone. Many people (yes even Christians!) suffer from depression, anxiety, and loneliness, but God is always with them and you! In this book, Minister Cassandra Altenor, ThD will help you discover what real joy truly is. She will also teach you how to deal with joy stealers, and how to find peace in your life through Jesus Christ. You'll be supported by inspiring Bible quotes. You'll learn from Dr. Altenor's personal experiences of being in a dark place and how she got her joy back through God's grace. Dr. Altenor believes that it is not enough to know about Jesus but that we must live a life filled with His love and joy. Dr. Altenor reminds us that with Jesus Christ we can overcome depression and every attack from the enemy. Until the love and the grace of God becomes contagious to the world. Dr. Altenor desires to be intentional and impact and empower people with the word of God through the Holy Spirit! Get your joy back, find peace, and follow the light out of the darkness! "The joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10) Cassandra Altenor, ThD, is a Minister of the Gospel at Restored Holiness Church of God in Newark, New Jersey. Minister Altenor accepted Jesus Christ into her life at the age of twenty. Since then, she has been serving the Restored Holiness Church of God for over twenty years and has earned a doctorate in Theology from The New Greater Bethel Bible Institute. Dr. Altenor is passionate about empowering others through the word of God. She serves in her community, and faithfully serves her church as Pastor Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Waite's armor-bearer. During the pandemic, Dr. Altenor started up a weekly podcast based on her next book. You're Built for This began earlier this year, and has encouraged and inspired listeners, uplifting them during this difficult time. In 2016, she started a nonprofit organization, Restoring Hope to Children, that feeds children in Haiti. Min. Altenor enjoys spending time building God's kingdom, spending time with her son, Will and her family and church family, and is committed to bringing hope and deliverance to young people through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, helping them to reach their full potential and divine destiny in life. Dr. Altenor wants to serve the Lord with power, purpose, and passion!

Joy isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. But how do we find joy—and hold onto it—when so much in our life stands in the way? Living Joy: 9 Rules to Help You Rediscover and Live Joy Every Day equips you with the wisdom you need to experience joy to the fullest. With evidence, experience, and common sense, Chris Stefanick presents nine rules that will empower you to overcome the obstacles that are keeping you from unspeakable joy. You’ll learn why gratitude is the first key to unlocking deep joy silence creates space in your life for happiness rest, friendship, and fun are integral to joyful living and so much more. No matter the circumstances of your life, Living Joy will show you exactly how you can claim the joy you were created for.