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It is the Christmas season, a time to celebrate, a time for family, a time for joy. 

Joy is part of the word, en-joy.  It's an emotion of happiness; an emotion which comes from optimism.  


A recent Harvard study published in the Journal of Epidemiology found that optimistic people live longer.  The study leader said that optimism is having the expectation that things will get better. 

The expectation that things will get better is a happy thing.  


And, understanding your ability to influence your life can increase your joy. 

As Wayne Dyer
said it, “Everything you do is based on the choices you make. It’s not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for every decision and choice you make. Period.”  

How free-ing this realization is!! How joyous! You can love yourself more, enjoy your time with others and make the most wonderful decisions for your life, your future.  

  • Expect things to get better and better.
  • Know your decisions and choices are leading you. Choose well this wonderful season. Make the tiny and big decisions that take you to joy.  
  • Enjoy, in joy.
 
A Joyous Christmas to you, with so much love,
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Dr Chris Baker

America's most-trusted teacher of orthodontic continuing education, Dr. Chris Baker has practiced and taught for more than 30 years, and is a current or former faculty member of three U.S. dental schools.  She is a pediatric dentist, author, blogger, dental practice consultant, and mentor.  Dr. Chris is also Past President and Senior Instructor of the American Orthodontic Society.  She is based in Texas, USA, but lectures around the world.

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