How do you become a happier person?
After reading the book “Build the Life You Want” by: Oprah Winfrey and Arthur Brooks, I wanted to share some thoughts and ideas I learned from the book on becoming happier. How are you going to become a happier person in 2024? The #CJJblog this week has you covered with these happiness tips. Enjoy.
- Personal definitions. Three key areas for you to define internally for yourself:
1) Enjoyment: Instead of pleasure, focus on building community and being self-aware
2) Satisfaction: Great, but does not come without sacrifice
3) Purpose: Gives us hope and inner peace
- Self-accountability. You become the boss of your own life, not an observer.
- Mindset. Happiness is not the goal, and unhappiness is not the enemy.
- Happiness is the direction, not the destination. We can all be happier.
- Deal with your fears head on.
- PANAS test. Positive and Negative Affect Test. You are likely one of four people:
1) Cheerleader
2) Mad Scientist
3) Judge
4) Poet
- Negative emotions. Appreciate them because they help you understand your purpose. Once you understand your negative emotions, instead of experiencing them, you can then realize they can be overcome.
- Change. When you can’t change the world, choose how you experience it.
- Emotions. How can we learn from our emotions?
1) Observe your intense emotions
2) Journal your emotions
3) Create a database of emotions
4) Look for meaning during the tough times
Did You Know? You can check out the most recent Limitless Leadership Lounge podcast episode HERE where Coach and the crew chat with Bob Burg about the importance of becoming a Go-Giver.
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