Build it into your routine. Try a "habit stacking" approach; use an existing habit (e.g., your morning coffee) as the trigger to remind you to spend a little time here.

Be open to some writing. We use journaling here as a tool for transformation and for listening to our own souls. You don't have to love journaling to be here. But do be prepared to do a little written reflection, even if that's just jotting down a list of ideas in response to a thought-provoking question.

Adapt it to your style. There's no one right way to use what you find here. Be systematic or spontaneous. Come for our live sessions or take a self-paced approach. Dig in with the kind of content that speaks to you. But whatever your approach, take a little time up front to reflect on this so you can be intentional about how you engage here.

Connect with others. We learn and grow as much through the insights and examples of other people as through our own experiences. (And we learn more from our own experiences when we try to articulate those learnings for others.) So you will get more out of your time here if you invest in connections with this community — whether that's conversations in the forums, or sharing during live sessions, or both.

Use it for accountability. For many of us, it helps to have some external accountability when trying to follow through on intentions we've set for ourselves. Let us know what commitments you're making to yourself, and we'll check in with you about your progress. (And we can suggest other strategies for following through too!)

Ask for what you need. It makes us giddy with happiness when Joybook makes your life better! So help us help you by letting us know what you need, including what here is working well for you and what could use an adjustment. Plus, when you share your questions and suggestions, it benefits others in the community too.

Be a nice person. Communicate with others in ways that are kind, respectful, and supportive. Make Joybook a safe space for authentic sharing and healthy risk taking.

Protect the privacy of this community. Don't allow our conversations to be overheard — whether you're joining us live or watching a recorded session. If you want to talk about things you've heard other Joybookers share, protect their anonymity. And if someone asks for confidentiality, don't repeat what they said anywhere outside of Joybook.

Show up as you. We're building an authentic community here, so create trust by using your name and showing us your face — whether on Zoom calls or in the forums.

Don't be spammy. Blatant self-promotion and solicitation are not acceptable. It's terrific to tell us who you are and what you're up to — and to celebrate genuine accomplishments. But you should avoid anything that could feel like a sales pitch to other Joybookers.

Don't use Joybook as a substitute for therapy or health care. The resources here are for personal development and to support you in navigating life's normal challenges and opportunities. They are not meant to address mental health issues, nor should they be interpreted as health care advice.

No stealing. A lot of time and care has gone into the resources here. We expect you to honor that by not sharing Joybook content with non-members, unless you have obtained written consent from the site owner to do so.