Have you ever noticed that stress, anxiety, and burnout feel more common than joy these days? What if you could embrace simple habits that make your days lighter, more meaningful, and yes — even more joyful? In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Dr. Mike Patterson talks with Ricardo Viso, a global entrepreneur who’s survived cancer, loss, and hardship and emerged with one clear mission: to help people infuse joy into everyday life — at work and at home.

In this episode, Ricardo Viso — speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of the Joyful Living Lounge — shares his story of resilience and reinvention. Despite losing his mother at a young age, battling cancer, and overcoming some of life’s toughest challenges, Viso has learned that choosing joy is one of the most powerful decisions you can make.

He walks us through why joy is different from happiness and why focusing on daily joyful habits can radically shift your outlook. Ricardo also introduces his RIC method — Recognize, Identify, Consciously shift — a simple, powerful tool to make joy a part of your everyday experience.

Together, they explore:

• Why most adults wait for hardship to appreciate the present
• The role of leadership in creating joyful workplaces
• How small habits like choosing a favorite song as your morning alarm can change your day
• Why practicing joy is a skill — one you can grow like a muscle

Whether you lead a team or simply want to bring more light into your own life, this episode is filled with practical strategies and encouragement.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Joy is a Choice: Focus on small, meaningful habits — like listening to uplifting music or laughing with a friend — to infuse your day with joy. ✅ Shift Stress Mindfully: Recognize stress, pause, and consciously reframe your thoughts to focus on what brings you joy. ✅ Workplace Impact: Encouraging joy at work improves team morale, productivity, and retention. ✅ The RIC Method: Recognize what you want to change, Identify what brings you joy, and Consciously practice it. ✅ Embrace Fun: Adults deserve permission to smile, laugh, and play — even at work!

Ricardo Viso reminds us that joy isn’t something we wait for — it’s something we practice every single day. With practical advice like his RIC method and his encouragement to embrace fun at any age, this conversation will inspire you to look at your habits, mindset, and work culture in a whole new light.

🎧 Hit play to discover these powerful insights, and then take action — choose one joyful habit to practice today. Ready for more encouragement? Join Viso’s Joyful Living Lounge on Facebook and connect with a community that celebrates joy every day! (Links below!)

Links for This Episode:

• Website: https://www.experienceviso.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ricardoviso    
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ricardo.viso
• Instagram: experience_viso

 

Connect with Dr. Mike: 

• Website: https://www.drmikepatterson.com
• Book: https://www.missionfirstpeoplealwaysbook.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaellpatterson
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrmikepatterson/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmikepatterson
• Buy The Book!: Mission First People Always

 

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:00 – Welcome & introduction to the episode
• 03:00 – Ricardo Viso’s powerful story of resilience
• 08:00 – Happiness vs. Joy: What’s the real difference?
• 12:00 – The RIC method explained 17:00 – Stress and the small habits that shift your mindset
• 23:00 – Joy at work: Why leaders need to encourage happiness on their teams
• 29:00 – How hardship shapes our appreciation for joy
• 35:00 – Personal habits that help you embrace joy every morning
• 39:00 – Final practical tip & wrap-up