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“Leaders influence more through who they are than by what they do.”
― Marcus Warner, Rare Leadership: 4 Uncommon Habits For Increasing Trust, Joy, and Engagement in the People You Lead

“a childhood filled with joy and appreciation, was correlated with better physical health, strong relationships later in life and a lower likelihood of depression by the age of thirty.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“Not all pleasure is relational. But all joy is relational.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“this life is short and nothing is guaranteed.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“the worldview of Christianity is especially suited to help people live with joy and peace.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“the relational joy that provides the foundation for life rather than the hardship.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“Giving, receiving, and observing gratitude produces a deep and meaningful response.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“So many people feel stuck. They want more out of life and relationships but feel like they are missing something. All too often, what’s absent for many people are important relational skills!”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“If we do not practice in the calm times it will be harder to utilize when we are upset and overwhelmed.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“If you want to know who you really are, think about what you are like when you are living with joy.”
― Marcus Warner, Understanding the Wounded Heart

“there is a universal angst most people experience as they look for a way to fill the longing in their hearts.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“Joy changes everything!”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“when we fill our lives with good habits, they reward us with a deep sense of satisfaction.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“Joy stories” anchor our brains in the understanding that no matter what emotion I may be feeling right now, it is not the end of the world. There is a path back to joy from there.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“five minutes in a state of joy can help quiet your brain and train it to amplify joy rather than fear.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“Few of My Favorite Things 15 MIN 1. Take turns sharing a favorite activity you enjoyed growing up. Include reasons why this activity was so meaningful for you and a special memory associated with this activity. 3 MIN EXAMPLE: I used to ride my bicycle all around my neighborhood and this was special for me because I would enjoy the wind on my face. I remember having my paper route and how fun it was to deliver newspapers … 2. After each person shares his or her favorite activity, take turns validating each other and highlight how important this was to him or her. 2 MIN EXAMPLE: I can tell you really enjoyed riding your bike when you were younger and delivering newspapers. Feeling the wind on your face was very freeing for you … 3. Now take turns sharing your favorite food along with reasons why this food is a favorite. Include a special memory associated with this food. 3 MIN 4. After each person shares his or her favorite food, take turns validating each other and highlight how important this food is to him or her. 2 MIN 5. Next, take turns sharing one of your favorite songs. Include why this song is important to you and any special memories associated with this song. 3 MIN NOTE: You can insert a favorite movie, book, or Scripture verse here instead of a song if you like. 6. After each person shares his or her favorite song, validate emotions and highlight how important this song is for him or her. 1 MIN 7. Close with a moment of quiet cuddling and resting together. 1 MIN”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages: How 15 Minutes a Day Will Help You Stay in Love

“learning to reprogram our brains to amplify joy is an important part of overcoming addiction.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“Observing these changes is an essential part of forming new habits, because we start to notice when we need a breather.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“Anticipating joy in the future is a powerful motivator. People will go to great lengths to get to people with whom they expect to share joy.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“Hobbies that call out our creativity and allow us to express something of what is in our hearts are always more satisfying than things that are easy and short-lived.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“Dr. Schore was one of the first people to identify joy as the fuel on which the brain runs best.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“Parents confidently protect, serve, and enjoy their families.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“The most important finding, however, was that close relationships are the strongest predictor of happiness, more than anything else.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“Beliefs play a major role in our emotions.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“six motivations our brain uses when we have not mastered the skills to return to joy from our upsets. These are often called “protector” emotions because they are intended to protect us from pain.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“Satisfying experiences create a feeling of pleasure we can revisit again and again.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“we need to be careful not to justify our actions and blame others for problems we helped create.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“Learning to calm our emotions and rest, like any habit, requires intentionality and practice.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“Practicing appreciation shifts our attention from fear to joy and peace.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life

“We need to learn some skills and strategies for winning the battle in our minds or that battle of negative thoughts and unregulated feelings can consume us.”
― Marcus Warner, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life