Choose Joy Journal

What to Say (and What Not to Say) to Someone With Anxiety or Depression
Worried about saying the wrong thing to a friend with anxiety or depression? Here's a compassionate guide to what actually helps — and what to avoid. Read more...
Outlast the Dark: The Story Behind the Sketch
Outlast the Dark: The Story Behind the Sketch
A founder's deeply personal story of battling severe clinical depression, the phone call that helped save his life, and the design born from that moment. Read more...
How to Support a Friend Who Is Struggling With Mental Health
Not sure how to help a friend who's struggling mentally? Here are 7 compassionate, practical ways to show up for someone you love. Read more...
You Are Needed Here: The Story Behind the Shirt That Saved Me
You Are Needed Here: The Story Behind the Shirt That Saved Me
A deeply personal story about battling depression and designing a shirt to fight back against the lies depression tells. You are needed here. Read more...
The Science Behind Kindness: Why Being Good Feels Good
Kindness isn't just good for others — it's scientifically proven to boost your mood, reduce stress, and improve your health. Here's what the research says. Read more...
Why Loving Recklessly Is the Most Radical Thing You Can Do
Why Loving Recklessly Is the Most Radical Thing You Can Do
In a world that rewards apathy, choosing to love openly and without an exit strategy is an act of rebellion. Here's why reckless love is the most powerful thing you... Read more...
How to Build a Morning Routine That Actually Brings You Joy
Forget the 5am hustle. Here's how to build a simple, sustainable morning routine that brings you real joy and sets a positive tone for your whole day. Read more...
What Does It Mean to Make Love Your Standard?
What Does It Mean to Make Love Your Standard?
Love isn't the goal — it's the standard. Here's what it really means to lead with empathy every day, and why it's the most radical choice you can make. Read more...
Why Being Awesome Has Nothing to Do With Being Perfect
Perfectionism is a trap. Being truly awesome means showing up as you are — imperfect, real, and still choosing joy. Read more...
What Does It Mean to Love Big? (And Why It Changes Everything)
What Does It Mean to Love Big? (And Why It Changes Everything)
What does it really mean to Love Big? A personal story about battling depression and discovering that changing the world starts in the smallest, most ordinary moments. Read more...
10 Small Ways to Spread Kindness Today
Kindness doesn't have to be grand. Here are 10 small, simple ways to spread kindness today and make a real difference in someone's day. Read more...
What Does 'Choose Joy' Mean When Life Is Hard?
What Does 'Choose Joy' Mean When Life Is Hard?
Choosing joy doesn't mean ignoring pain. Here's what 'Choose Joy' really means and how to practice it when life gets hard. Read more...
Why I Started Choose Joy. Spread Love. Be Awesome.
The personal story behind Choose Joy. Spread Love. Be Awesome. — a brand born from a battle with depression and a belief that words can save lives. Read more...