Adopting Joy

🤳 How social media amplifies our comparison tendencies. 1:12
😟 Why we compare our worst with others’ best. 3:11
💌 Why we need to focus on adding value to others, not on our competition. 5:54
😶 How comparison erodes our confidence. 7:55
🎨 Choosing to be inspired by others. 9:20
💪 Why we should only compete with ourselves. 10:34
🛡️ How to set boundaries and respect the people who criticize us. 11:53
☠️ Why resenting others will ultimately only poison yourself. 14:08

🎙️ Introducing Caden Butera. 1:12

⏲️ Why you don’t need to wait for the “right time” to pursue your dream. 2:23

🖇️ Why connections are huge... but they aren’t everything. 5:07

How to transform discouragement into the determination to succeed. 7:29

🏘️ The power of surrounding yourself with people more successful than you. 8:23

Why success is more about your attitude than your talent. 11:25

🤝🏼 Why you should always make a human connection before a business connection. 17:06

🧘 How to give yourself value outside of the work you’re doing, even when you fail. 19:22

🗯️ Learning from negative criticism and the comment section. 24:19

🦸 Why you’re not the main character in the world. 30:31

🤸 Don’t wait for permission—take the leap of faith. 34:55

How to Overcome Procrastination: Five Easy Tips

🏼 Answering a frequent question: how to overcome procrastination. 1:12

🗣️ A lesson from the haters: the only one standing in your way is you. 2:16

Action produces transaction: never wait until you “feel like it.” 8:35

Why you should always do your least favorite task first. 11:13

🥵 What you procrastinate today only compounds tomorrow’s pressure. 14:54

Remembering your ABCs: Action, Baby Steps, Confidence! 18:02

How Joy taught me to pay attention to the synchronicities in life. 1:12

🖼️ 📷A snapshot of Joy and my life with her. 3:31

The sign I received after posting a picture of Joy on Instagram. 6:21

The meaning of my experiences and why I share my messages. 10:14

What story can you share that would bring hope to others? 15:02

Key Takeaways:

Your beloved pets are waiting for you.

We rise by uplifting others.

🏖️ My reflections from Cannon Beach, the Disneyland for dogs. 0:00

The story behind Adopting Joy. 3:40

How fate brought Joy into my life. 7:26

Why I embrace the unexpected. 11:50

Key Takeaways:

🤲 We get what we need, not necessarily what we think we want.

🕯️ Look for the light in every dark situation.

🗣️ What is a story YOU could share with others of turning your pain into purpose?

Adapting to change is one of the secrets to adopting joy.

Global pandemic – fear and trepidation 01:58
Educate yourself and stay informed 04:41
Why is focusing on facts essential? 07:50
Why do people want leaders who are honest and straightforward? 09:14
We’re in this together 10:42
Adopting Joy on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook 12:04

Top five behaviors employers consider to be important in the workplace today. 01:12

Why is it important to study and master your core competencies? 02:07

Why is it beneficial to write down the specific areas and skills you identified for improvement? 03:47

Work with your natural biorhythms on your most important tasks. 06:03

Take time to write down your goals and affirmations every morning. 10:51

Understanding the compounding effect of improving your skills and how it pays off. 16:25

Why is eliminating distractions and low-value activities the key to success? 18:14

Make every attempt to create the working style that best suits you. 22:48

Stay focused on your end goal. 24:25

What in-depth conversations with managers, supervisors, HR personnel and CEOs show? 01:13

Why attendance and punctuality are on top of the employers’ list? 03:30

Why is it important to be a team player? 06:16

Be willing to help others by sharing job knowledge, skills, and ideas. 08:00

Attempt to resolve issues on your own first, without always running to the person in charge. 09:20

It makes a huge difference if you like the people you work with. 11:25

Why some managers and supervisors lack “soft skills”? 12:40

How to make the most of your days. 1:12

How to practice patient persistence. 3:01

Why there is no perfect time. 6:54

The importance of failing forward. 9:03

Why you need to get up 30 minutes earlier on your busiest days. 10:34

Why you need to take a break before you can have a breakthrough. 13:46

Why you need to arrive to all of your meetings at least 5 minutes early. 16:40

How to let go of the multitasking myth and learn to focus. 17:54

How to stop overthinking your to-do list. 20:20

How to use discouragement to fuel your dream. 21:58

How to start your day when you’re feeling blue. 24:40

🏼‍⚕ Why we need to care for our minds and not just our bodies. 27:10

Why going outside will change your day. 27:50

How to practice gratitude. 28:30

How to be EXEMPLARY. 31:09

‍♀ How to let your learning lead to action. 42:28