Start from Joy

Breaking old patterns doesn’t have to be so hard.

You’ve heard it before: if you want to change, you have to try harder. Keep pushing through blood, sweat, and tears. Emotions don’t matter.

But what if that’s all a lie? What if there’s a better, healthier way to get life-changing results?

Neal and Carly Samudre believe that joy is what’s missing from our ability to make lasting change in our lives. Building on biblical insights and the latest findings in positive psychology, Start from Joy outlines an emotionally healthy approach to change―one where joy leads the way. This doesn’t mean we choose happiness, become blindly optimistic, or force ourselves to have a positive mindset. Instead, we discover that real, lasting transformation can come free of shame, guilt, and fear. It can be fun.

In Start from Joy, you’ll discover: Why your bad habits are keeping you stuck―and how you can take steps toward freedom and positive change How the four gifts of joy can help you stick with healthy patterns How to heal your relationships with work, money, your body, and other people Leave shame, guilt, and fear behind―and create the fulfilling life you were always meant to live.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Introduction
4. Part 1: The Start From Joy Life
5. Chapter 1: Challenge False Scripts
6. Chapter 2: End the Motivation of Shame Guilt and Fear
7. Chapter 3: Be Curious With Your Emotions
8. Chapter 4: Interrupt Your Loops
9. Chapter 5: Challenge False Scripts
10. Chapter 6: Call Out the Judge
11. Chapter 7: Find Your Joyful Purpose
12. Chapter 8: Make It Fun
13. Part 2: Empowered for Joy
14. Chapter 9: Enjoy Your Health
15. Chapter 10: Enjoy Your Money
16. Chapter 11: Enjoy Your Work
17. Chapter 12: Enjoy Your Relationships
18. Conclusion: The Goal of Positive Change
19. Closing Credits