Need a Joy Boost Right Now?
- Tap the side of your hand: "Even though I can't feel joy right now, I'm open to it."
- Keep Tapping: "What if joy was already here? What if I just couldn't see it? What if I could let myself feel it?"
- Notice. Joy often arrives as a physical sensation—lightness, warmth, a spontaneous smile.
Why We Block Our Own Joy
Joy is a natural human state, but we develop resistance to it. Psychologists call this "foreboding joy"—the fear that if we let ourselves feel too happy, we'll be blindsided by disappointment. We protect ourselves from potential loss by not fully enjoying what we have. Tapping helps clear this resistance.
Barb
"Amazing that halfway through I started smiling! Jessica and Nick—I enjoy your voices and inflection."
The smile wasn't intentional—joy bubbled up on its own once the resistance cleared.
What a lovely way to start my day! My mood changed instantly.
Diana (5 to 0)
Ann
"I experienced tears of joy, like someone sees me and understands what I'm going through. I believe this is the one with which I can start each day. So grateful."
Tracey
"Really helpful—I do this every morning."
Carolyn
"My favorite one. Really felt joyful all day into the next day after doing this."
Nora
"I love this meditation. It never fails to change my outlook when I am feeling a bit worried or down and causes me to smile."
'It is a gift to us all when you feel and express more joy!' Love that message!
Adrienne (7 to 3)
Joy as a Gift to Others
One of the most liberating insights: your joy isn't selfish—it's a gift to everyone around you. Emotions are contagious. When you feel and express genuine happiness, you lift the people in your life.
Ready to Reconnect with Joy?
Clear resistance and feel happiness in just 8 minutes.