The Joy Factor

April 18, 2011
An award-winning writer and advice columnist, Jones changed her life after a car accident fractured her back and doctors predicted she would never again be physically active. Today she lives in Los Angeles and takes advantage of many outdoor and indoor pleasures, including hiking, biking, riding horses, and participating yoga. Her recovery is largely based on the mental and psychological transformations she underwent. She centers her philosophies for health and wellness around 10 practices, from "Celebrate the Child in You" to "Seek Opportunities for Service and Stillness." Jones also includes self-discovery questions and action choices, grouped around specific themes, and a list of 100 affirmations divided into four categories: Health, Prosperity, Spirituality, and Self-Esteem/Lifestyle. Taken together it's a potent mix of self-help and spiritual teachings designed to enhance self-awareness and wellness from the inside out.