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Joyful with Chloe Markham

Life is short, let's make it joyful. Weekly writing for your favourite life.

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The Worst 9 Months of My Life Are the Reason I Know What Joy Is

Why joy and grief share the same root, and what losing people has taught me about both.

Joyful Class Archive

Find the practice you need today.

The Efficiency Trap

What we lose when we stop chopping our own garlic.

Nobody's Coming to Recharge Us

60 minutes for your nervous system that will change your week.

Why I Can't 'Switch Off' & What I Do Instead

Permission to waste time (minus the guilt).

'Perfect' Health? No, But It's Enough

A chapter from my book.

You Don't Have to Be a B*tch to Set a Boundary

On funerals, the patriarchy, and the discomfort of asking for what you need.

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Overstimulated? Here’s Your Meditation Antidote

Rebuild awareness, acceptance, and focus in 10 minutes.

The Joy Edit #17

Music for driving, 12 Angry Men, and dolphins saved by plastic bottles.

French Sundays Won't Save You

On Parisian cosplay, sacred Sundays, and burnout with better lighting.

Good News: Something Terrible Just Happened

The Taoist trick I learned from watching Gilmore Girls for the hundredth time.

You're Not Bad at Switching Off. You've Just Never Been Taught.

A guest article on ma, the tea ceremony, and why the pause is not preparation.

Five New Movement Classes, Zero Workout Energy

New easy-going sessions for your nervous system, for balance, and for everyday strength.