Joy Cards: 48 Self-Care Cards to Reduce Stress and Increase Mental Wellness

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Are you ready to bring spontaneity and joy back into your life? Rediscover your inner happiness with Joy Cards. With forty-eight original paintings crafted into fun activity cards, you will be inspired and motivated to experience more happiness daily. The deck also comes with a fun, fact-filled, science-based guidebook that will help you relieve stress and anxiety so you can find and appreciate the joy gems that surround you daily.
Joy Cards, by Michelle Burke and Lilamani de Silva, help you to appreciate life’s simple pleasures—called joy gems—that are all around, like a smile, nature’s beauty, or a kind gesture. The 48 activity cards in this deck will remind you that it’s possible to experience joy even during life’s challenges.
Every activity card has wellness benefits designed to release “happy hormones,” lifting your mood, improving heart health, and reducing stress by motivating you to move your body, appreciate your relationships, and find time to pause.
Joy Cards will inspire you to keep your cup full with the good thoughts and actions so you can move through life’s demands with greater ease and joy. With regular practice, Joy Cards can be a fun, long-term solution for managing stress and make a busy day better!

From the Publisher

Scientifically Proven

Each card is designed to release “happy hormones” for instant mood improvement through proven wellness benefits. Practice regularly for long-term stress relief and better self-care.

Beautiful Design

Thoughtfully crafted, each card features an original painting from artist Lilamani de Silva.

Perfect Gift

Joy Cards make a thoughtful gift for any occasion—Christmas, birthdays, or even as a self-care treat. Compact and portable, they’re easy to take anywhere on the go!

Simple to Use

Incorporate joy into your routine effortlessly. Whether at home, work, or with friends, each activity is quick and simple for even busiest days.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beyond Words
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 8, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1582708584
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1582708584
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.4 x 6.75 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #628,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3,725 in Stress Management Self-Help #4,618 in Meditation (Books) #6,467 in Happiness Self-Help
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