Back to Zero Weekly: Choose the Next Gentle Step
Jan 26, 2026
Welcome to Back to Zero Weekly: Big Emotions, Simple Strategies.
Each week, get one quick, actionable strategy to help you manage emotions, build self-awareness, and strengthen your relationship with yourself and others, creating greater space for joy.
Choose the Next Gentle Step
In overwhelming moments, your mind may want a big fix, change everything, solve everything, and respond perfectly. But emotional regulation is built on small, gentle steps and not giant leaps.
Gentleness keeps you steady and grounded.
Strategy for the Week: When you feel stuck or stressed, ask, What is one gentle step I can take to help rebuild a calm atmosphere?
Choose gentle steps back to zero.
Love, Dr. Joy
Be sure to explore my books, Back to Zero and Joy Works: 8 Lessons for Educators, to support you in transforming your own approach to personal growth through empathy, consistency, and connection.
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