JOYGYM™ is a proven positive psychology based lifestyle happiness coaching system that provides knowledge, tools and support to build lasting happiness.

JOYGYM™ was developed over four years by InHappiness - International Happiness Institute - with the support of USAID.

JOYGYM™ includes happiness measures so you can track your progress and achieve real results.

More than 30,000 South Africans are already enjoying better health and greater life success through happiness in JOYGYM™  programs.

Scientific measures clearly illustrate increased happiness, positivity, energy, emotional intelligence and productivity, decreased stress, depression, and better health through JOYGYM™.

The JOYGYM™ system includes twelve elements that build happiness. The Elements are mixed in different ways according to program needs.

  ACTIVITY
Humans were designed to be active. Activity and exercise is important for general good health and for keeping a positive state of mind. Regular exercise lowers blood pressure, improves strength and endurance, trims physique, builds confidence, boosts energy and mental alertness, and reduces your odds of cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

  AEROBIC LAUGHTER™
This powerful holistic CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) program quickly and dramatically increases happiness, reduces stress, and triggers our natural healing system for better physical an mental health. No wonder some people call it ‘shock treatment for happiness’.

  HAPPINESS COACHING
Positive psychology happiness building techniques are presented with guidance, support and encouragement to help you discover those that work best for you and incorporate them as new lifestyle habits.

  LEARNING
A solid understanding of the science of happiness and unhappiness and how they affect one’s life provides the knowledge and motivation needed to make and maintain happy lifestyle changes.

  MEASURE AND MANAGE
To improve your golf or tennis you track your scores. HappyMetrics provides a range of measures to track your happiness and unhappiness, measure your progress, and provide tangible results.

  NUTRITION AND HEALTH
We are what we eat. Healthy eating can prevent chronic diseases, which are now bigger killers worldwide than communicable ones It’s time to become mindful of what we eat to build a healthy foundation for a happy life.

  PLAY
It is easy to overlook the importance of engaging leisure in a healthy balanced life. Engaging in activities of "personal expressiveness," ones that are self-chosen and that reflect intrinsic goals, provide an important source of happiness.

  REST
Sleep and rest have a powerful and direct impact on our health, mood, happiness and well being. Sleep rejuvenates, refreshes, and restores. A lack of adequate rest and sleep is a fast track to unhappiness.

  SELF DISCOVERY AND MINDFULNESS
We are all different and unique. To build lasting happiness we must learn what makes us happy and unhappy. This helps us to develop mindfulness, a key ingredient in taking control of our happiness.

  SERVICE
Service to others provides powerful benefits that reach across all aspects of our life and happiness. We train, guide and encourage you to find community service that best fits your needs and spreads happiness to others.

  STRENGTHS
Character strengths are morally valued styles of thinking, feeling, and acting that contribute to a fulfilling life. Knowing your strengths provides you with the opportunity to do what you do best every day, and to apply them to new areas of your life to build self esteem, confidence and happiness.

  VALUES
Values are the signposts that guide us through life and help to build meaning and satisfaction. We help you to discover and consider your core values, and to bring your life into alignment with them.
 

JOYGYM™ Programs

JOYGYM™ elements are combined in different ways to create JOYGYM programs that meet specific individual, group and organization needs.