Leadership Inside Out

Issue 63

Igniting JOY when things feel heavy

January 24, 2025

It’s been a week.

You especially know what I mean if you have these red cards in your pocket to share with the communities you care about. I have written and re-written like five different emails but none of them felt right. More words and opinions just feel heavy at this point.

And so this week, I’m elevating the bonus resource to the main point:

“JOY is an act of Resistance”. – Toi Derricotta

One of my clients shared this song with me at the end of our conversation. Consciously moving out of the chaos and mental overwhelm, she was reminded that not only is there space for joy, it is essential.

Check out the Resistance Revival Chorus and listen to Joy in Resistance on YouTube or Spotify.

Music, art, dance – all forms of creativity have always been a way for humans to navigate uncertainty. Express what needs to be expressed to care for your emotional wellbeing.

How are you caring for your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing this weekend?

I’d love to hear how you are practicing joy in resistance. Hit reply I’d love to hear from you.

Be well, Sonya

Now is the time to prioritize your wellbeing and develop the skills of being a leader that brings wellness to your organization through your own growth.