This moment changed everything 💛
I still can’t believe I’m saying this… my TEDx talk, Elevate Your Life with The Joy Algorithm, is now live on YouTube!
Standing on that red circle was one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life — a major life goal, dream come true. Here’s what I want you to know: this didn’t happen overnight. It took years of showing up for myself and my mission — on the good days, the hard days, and every day in between.
That’s the essence of what I teach: joy is not something you wait for at the finish line — it’s the energy that carries you through the race.
“JOY IS NOT A REWARD WAITING ON THE OTHER SIDE OF SUFFERING. IT IS THE RESOURCE THAT POWERS YOU THROUGH IT.”
This is the quote that’s been resonating most since my talk, and it’s one I live by.
Joy isn’t a luxury emotion. It’s the mechanism that keeps us going when life gets messy, unpredictable, or painful.
Science backs this up. Research from Dr. Barbara Fredrickson’s Broaden-and-Build Theory shows that even micro-moments of joy broaden our perspective, calm the nervous system, and build resilience over time. In short: joy doesn’t ignore pain, it gives us the strength to face it.
⚡ A SIMPLE PRACTICE:
THE “MICRO-JOY™ RECHARGE"
Here’s your quick tool to activate joy as a daily resource:
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Pause. Close your eyes. Take one slow, steady breath in and out.
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Recall a micro-JOY™. Maybe it’s the morning sunlight streaming through the window, a laugh with a friend, or snuggles with your person, kiddos, or kitten.
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Allow a small smile to come across your face. Even if it feels awkward.
04
Anchor it. Place your hand over your heart and silently say: All is well. Thank you for this moment.
Notice the shift — even if it’s just 1%. That’s your energy elevating. That’s your nervous system remembering safety.
Practice this anytime you feel drained, scattered, or disconnected. It takes less than 30 seconds, but it rewires your brain for presence and peace.
🌈 THE LESSON
The journey to that red dot was long, but it taught me this truth: consistency compounds.
When you choose joy, again and again, even in micro-moments — you’re building your brave life one breath at a time.
✨ WATCH THE TALK
If this message resonates, I’d be honored if you’d watch, like, comment, and share my TEDx talk
Let’s keep spreading light, because joy shared is joy multiplied.
With Love,
Allegra