87: Cultivating Intention & Gratitude with Neil Pasricha, Best-Selling Author

<p class="p1">This week, Joy chats with Neil Pasricha, the best-selling author of nine books and journals including: <a href= "https://amzn.to/3Umv7oD"><span class="s1">The Book of Awesome</span></a>, a spinning rolodex of simple pleasures based on his 100-million-hit, award-winning blog 1000 Awesome Things. He<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> thinks, writes, and speaks about intentional living and all his current work focuses under themes of gratitude, happiness, failure, resilience, connection, and trust. His books are New York Times and #1 international bestsellers, have spent over 200 weeks on bestseller lists, and have sold over 2,000,000 copies across dozens of languages.</p> <p class="p1">In this episode Neil shares simple, actionable steps you can take to start your own therapeutic journaling and gratitude practice. He also highlights how cell phone addiction can impact our physical and mental health. You’ll love his vibrant, upbeat energy and interesting takes on everything from loneliness to the power of browsing at a bookstore.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">If you want simple, actionable advice to invite more gratitude and intention into your daily life then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa your favourite <a href="https://shopjoyoushealth.com/rise-and-shine-tea/"><span class="s1"> cozy tea</span></a> and get ready to be inspired to live intentionally!</p> <p class="p2"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1"><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">How personal loss inspired Neil’s career as a writer & best-selling author.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">The therapeutic benefits of writing & journaling.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">The impact of keeping your cell phone in your bedroom.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">Simple tips to start a journaling & gratitude practice.<s