Podcasts about being happy

In this episode, we welcome Arthur and Ester Brooks to talk about marriage, suffering, and the path to lasting love. Arthur and Ester share what it's like to minister together, revealing both the grace needed and the hard work it takes to love each other faithfully over decades. We also reflect on suffering as an invitation for growth, why pain is fruitful, and how the hardest places in life are where love is purified. Whether you are married, single, or in religious life, intimacy with God is our source of strength for every situation we encounter in life.    Heather's One Thing - Franciscan's Resurrection Party! Heather's Other One Thing -  10 Day Pentecost Audio Prayer Plan Sister Miriam's One Thing - Heather's Easter Spotify Playlist  Michelle's One Thing - Everyone who just came into the Catholic Church! Ester's One Thing - Her husband Arthur! Ester's Other One Thing - Professional Cycling Arthur's One Thing - Opportunities to witness to the Catholic faith during The Meaning of Your Life book launch   Other Resources Mentioned: Arthur Brooks' Website  Ester Brooks' Instagram The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness by Arthur Brooks Other Books by Arthur Brooks   Journal Questions: What does it look like to fight well? How have I witnessed or experienced a marriage that is an antenna to God? What suffering in my life am I resisting? What are the discomforts and sufferings I have experienced today that I can thank God for?   Discussion Questions: When are you tempted to be led by your feelings? When have you had to let go of resisting suffering in the past? Where in your life, marriage, or relationships do you feel stalled? How is God inviting you to prioritize Him over your marriage, relationships, and responsibilities?   Quotes to Ponder: "It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; he is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you; he is the beauty to which you are so attracted; it is he who provokes you with that thirst for fullness that will not let you settle for compromise; it is he who urges you to shed the masks of a false life; it is he who reads in your hearts your most genuine choices, the choices that others try to stifle. It is Jesus who stirs in you the desire to do something great with your lives, the will to follow an ideal, the refusal to allow yourselves to be grounded down by mediocrity, the courage to commit yourselves humbly and patiently to improving yourselves and society, making the world more human and more fraternal." (Pope John Paul II, World Youth Day, Rome, 2000)   Scripture for Lectio: "Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer." (Romans 12:9-12)   Sponsor - The Inspired Living: The Inspired Living is your one-stop shop for Mother's Day and Sacrament season! Whether you're shopping for the mother who inspired your faith, the child whose love for the Eucharist is flourishing, or the bride who is curating her Catholic home, we've sourced the best Catholic home decor, books, toys, and gifts to lift souls to God and inspire our hearts to ponder Heaven. Our unique array of handcrafted goods are made by artisans not only in the United States, but around the world who are committed to bringing eternal beauty into the home. Abiding Together Listeners get an exclusive 20% off discount using the code ABIDE2026. The Inspired living - bringing eternal beauty to the home    Timestamps: 00:00 The Inspired Living 00:44 Intro 01:54 Scripture Verse 06:06 Ministering as A Married Couple 10:03 How to Fight and Bring About Deeper Union 15:23 Suffering Helps Us Grow 26:12 Committing to A Prayer Life 32:22 Making Space to Become 36:06 Putting God First and Your Spouse Second 38:10 The Science of Being Happy 41:44 One Things

Have you ever looked at yourself in a photo and cringed, or seen yourself in a video and thought – Yich – do I really look that bad? Other people don't seem to have a problem with how you look, but somehow you always do. And it's not just you by the way … we all do it. Today, we're going to discover how you and I can be truly happy with who you are.   Being Happy with Who I Am As I look around at people, big, small, black, white, young, old … what I see is an awful lot of people who aren't happy with their lot in life. And as you talk to them, what it often comes down to is not that they're not happy with their lot and the things that are going on – although that's sometimes part of it – but something much deeper going on. Because more often than not, they're not happy with who they are. In our last program, we chatted about the fact, that often, that's because we feel we don't measure up to what the world expects of us but today, I'd like to go even deeper than that again. Let me ask you, forgetting everything that goes on around you, when you're alone in a quiet room, completely alone, do you like who you are? Are you excited about who you are … your potential? Do you enjoy your own company? Or are you one of these people who can't stand to see themselves in a photograph or in a mirror? Every now and then I think to myself, "it's time to get right in your face about something", and today's one of those days. I mean, I don't mean to shove anything down your throat, that's never my intention but I don't know, I just feel that today it's time to really challenge you about how you see yourself. I'm someone who for many, many years, in fact the first 36 years of my life, appeared to be so confident on the outside. I have to tell you, everyone who ever met me thought to themselves, "this guy is so confident". But on the inside, which after all is where we live and where we feel and where we laugh and where we cry, I wasn't happy with who I was. People would never have guessed it, because in my confidence I used to roll over the top of them. I'm not talking about the things that we do but who we actually are. As a woman by the name of Joyce Meyer says, "It's not our do that I'm talking about but our who." I didn't like my "who", I didn't like myself and you know the more I tried to pump myself up in my own eyes and in the eyes of others, somehow the lower I sank in my own estimation. But the very day, the very instant that I gave my life to Jesus back in 1995, from that moment onward I knew I was okay. I've thought a lot about this and I thought why did it happen like that? It's one of those things that changed in an instant for me, why? This is such a deep thing. My own self image had been plaguing me for years and years. How could it change in an instant? So far as I can see, there's only one answer because on that day I felt accepted and I felt loved in a whole new way, at a whole different level. Different people believe different things. Oh – whatever you believe – let me ask you this? Does your belief system, does your faith – whatever that is – make you feel loved and accepted? Does it bring healing to that deep, nagging suspicion that you're not good enough? Does it bring you into a place where you are truly happy and content with who you are? I never used to be able to look at myself in a photo without cringing. I recently had a photo shoot, something I have to do from time to time, to get some images to use on websites and in the back of my books, that sort of thing. And when the photos came back, I looked at them and I was really happy with what I saw. I'm never going to win a beauty competition, you understand – that's because I'm just a pretty ordinary looking kind of man. But as I looked at those photos, I smiled, because I realised that I now like myself. I didn't become Mr Perfect overnight and all my faults and all my failures and all my weaknesses didn't disappear in an instant, it's not how it works. Sometimes I make mistakes – I don't like that. So I get up and learn, and work on my weaknesses. But fundamentally, these days, I'm really happy with who I am … and indeed with who I'm not. So change in me didn't happen overnight but the thing that did happen is that I knew that God had accepted me just as I was and that even though I could see all the things I'd done wrong, that I was completely forgiven. He came to me and said, "Now, that you have a new beginning let me help you to change." That's the thing, I thought if God sees me that way maybe it's time for me to see me that way and still today there are some things that I'm really good at and others that I'm just not and I may never be. Some of the things that come naturally to you, I'll never be able to do it's unconditional love that brought me to a point with all my heart, I'm delighted to be who I am. I often say to my wife, Jacqui, "I'm so glad I'm me, I never want to be anyone else." That is a gift from God because I never liked me before. Let me get in your face and ask you a question, is it time for you to ask yourself do I see myself the way God does? Do I love me in the right way, not proud and arrogant but in a humble delight in who he made me to be? Because how can you and I possibly ever be the me we were meant to be and live the life we were created to live, if we don't like who we are. When we compare ourselves to other people and think – Wow, I wish I was like him, or I wish I was like her … we're completely missing the point. Completely. I will never be a basketball player, because I'm too short. I will never be a surgeon, because I don't have the skill in my hands. I will never be a pop star, because I can't sing. But what I can be, is the best me that I can possibly be. And you know something – that's just fine with me. And the reason it's fine with me is that I was handcrafted by God and the love that He's shown me is the unconditional love of Jesus … Jesus His one and only Son, who died so that I might be forgiven. We can't truly be happy with who we are, until we know beyond any shadow of doubt that Jesus died to pay for all our shortcomings and failings and because the price is fully paid, we can now stand before God completely forgiven, completely whole, completely loved. And if you've ever stood in that place – with your faith in Jesus … Jesus alone – you will know that the acceptance of God is what makes you whole. The love and acceptance of God – is what sets us free to see ourselves through His eyes.   Discovering My Gift I think we all have a sense of wanting to fulfil our destiny, doing the things we're meant to do, achieving the things we're meant to achieve and being the person we're meant to be. But the more I talk to people the more I discover how many aren't happy with who they are. I spent a good many years of my life comparing myself with other people, here's how it goes. Here's what we do when we compare ourselves with other people: all we see, are their good points: 'he's athletic and good looking, and she's really intelligent, and he's caring, and she's so perceptive about people, boy he's got such great hand-eye co-ordination, that couple over there everyone seems to like them. He is such a good cook, she has her house so tidy, they have such well behaved kids.' You see what's going on here right? We construct some super human unreality which is a pastiche of the very best points of everyone we know and then when we don't live up to that unreality, all of a sudden we come to the conclusion that …, "Ah, I'm a failure". Never mind that everybody we know is good a some things and not at others, never mind that each one of those people has weaknesses as well as strengths. We tend to construct an unrealistic image of who we should be and then we spend a lifetime, fuelled by the advertising industry - with all these images of success - we spend a lifetime trying to live up to something that no-one can ever be or live up to. Hello! The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. The family next door always seem perfect compared to our family.That job that your friend has – that's the perfect job, … look at mine. I'll never have a job like that. I'll never have a husband as good as hers, or a wife as good as his, my children will never grow up to be like their kids, my house will never look as nice as … Are you getting the picture here?! I wonder if we did a stock take of our strengths and weaknesses maybe sit down with a few people who really know us well whether we would look at that and go, "That's not a bad plus and minus ledger, you know, okay there are some things here I'm not very good at but actually there's one or two things here, oh, that's really my gig, that's my shtick, that's what I do." The Apostle Paul in Romans, chapter 12:3-8 wrote this he said, By the grace given to me let me say this to you, don't think of yourself more highly than you should but instead look at yourself with sober judgement in accordance with the measure of faith that God's given you. Just as each one of us has a body with many members these members don't all have the same function and so in Jesus, we who are many form one body, each member belongs to the other. We have different gifts according to the grace given to us, if your gift is in prophesying, then do that in proportion with the faith that God has given you. If it's in serving then for goodness sake go and serve. If your gift is teaching go and teach. If your gift is encouragement go and encourage people, if it's contributing to the needs of others giving well for goodness sake give generously and if it's leadership then lead diligently and if it's showing mercy then go and do it cheerfully. Isn't that beautiful? I love this passage and I come back to it often because what it says is, "Look! You can go and think of yourselves either too highly or too lowly". There is nothing worse than when you see someone who aspires to doing something or being something and you look at them and think, "it's just not them'. If you could see me I'm 5 foot 9.5 right, 174 cm if you think in metric. I may want to be a basketball player, I don't, but if I did I could never be a basketball player, you know why? I'm too short and it doesn't matter how much I hope I could be a great basketball player, when you're up against 6.5 to 7 foot basketball players you can't win. It is so sad to see people to aspire to something they just can't do. People who want to be leaders, even though they were never cut out to be leaders. People who want to be singers, when they can't sing to save themselves – have you ever watched those talent show auditions on television and someone comes out to sing and they think they're brilliant, but in fact they're terrible?It's embarrassing. It's painful. They look so foolish. Paul's saying here, "The body has many members; each one belongs to all the others." When we get comfortable with our strengths and our weaknesses, with who we are and who we're not, with the idea that we're all meant to be different and complementary, that's the way it's meant to work – it is such an exciting thing because you know what? We're not threatened anymore, we're not touchy anymore, we can relax. We can enjoy the things that we're good at and let other people do the things we're not good at. And the very clear message is this: do what you were made to do; discover your gift, your unique talent and ability, that thing that you're good at, that thing that you enjoy doing … and for Pete's sake go and be you. Go and do that – because that's what it means to fulfil your destiny. Right there.That's it!!! Now there are always going to be some things in our lives we have to do that we don't enjoy doing. Now maybe you're a young mother thinking … "But Berni what I really enjoy being is a mum. Just seeing my kids grow up, that's all." As though that's not one of the most important things on the planet, "Well Berni, you know I'm only an accountant." WHAT! That's fabulous, I could never be an accountant, we need accountants. Thank God for Elia! When we pick something up and put it into God's hands, when we're being the me we're meant to be it is just the most awesome thing and so many people spend their lives doing jobs, aspiring to things that they just aren't. I'm not saying set low standards, I'm not saying don't aim high, I'm someone who always aims high, always think big but you know I don't think big about being a basketball player. What I think big about is doing the things that God made me to do and when we persist and get good at them, it's so wonderful to be the me we were meant to be. Not someone else's "me" but my me and your me.   Becoming Who I Already Am Survey after survey tells us that 75% of people don't enjoy their work. I wonder how many of those are trying to do a job they just weren't cut out to do, it's just not them. And yet it's not all that hard to see how different we each are. A child at school who is great at creative writing – but terrible at mathematics. So – what do we do? We make them work harder at their mathematics, instead of encouraging them to go with the creative writing thing that we're good at. Of course, we all have to do a few things that we're not good at from time to time, but if we end up majoring in those things, it's a disaster.  When I left school I was accepted into a medicine degree – I would have made a terrible doctor, and a law degree – and same with being a lawyer because the law is all about detail and I'm not into detail. So – pardon me for saying so, but blind Freddie can see that we have all been made differently. I think it was Oscar Wilde who said – Be yourself, Everybody else is already taken. Pretty good thought that. Okay baby is born right, what does it grow up to be? It grows into who it already is, let me explain. A little baby gets born, it can't even go to the toilet on its own, it can't feed itself, it can't protect itself – in fact it can't do anything pretty much except eat, sleep, scream and dirty its nappy. So …is it any less a human being than you and me? Well, no of course not, this little bubs is just in an early stage of life and just like we all did, it goes through all stages. It begins to recognise and smile at its parents and the psyche develops and it grows an awareness and it crawls and walks and it becomes a toddler and it goes to school and becomes a teenager and then an adult, it's a natural progression. What is it that influences who that little baby becomes when it grows up? Well two things, firstly its natural disposition, its abilities, who God made that child to be and secondly, the things that happen along the way. Now some of those things along the way are positive, some of those things like the good parents who love you and good teachers at school. Those things develop the child's natural abilities, but some of the things that happen rob the person, rob the child, give it a wrong impression of itself. You see bad things will always happen to good people, they do, they always have and they always will. But if we know who we are and if we let God into our lives to be with us, to develop us, to care for us, to nurture us, those bad things instead of robbing us end up enhancing our characters. The negatives get turned into a positive. The problem is so many people never get with God's plan for who they are. For years I tried to be all things to all people, I set myself up to be this and set myself up to be that because I thought it would make me look important and good. But it wasn't until I got with God's plan and started seeing myself the way he sees me that I really started being the me I was meant to be. God made me to be doing what I'm doing right now spending this time with you. I'm never as happy and as fulfilled as when I'm sitting here with you. A friend of mine, a Pastor, once said to me, "You know Berni, you should be more pastoral than that." In other words, you should be around lots more people and you should do this and you should do that and you should be this. And I love people but think about it, much of what I do is I prepare these programs alone and then I come into a studio basically alone. Okay millions of people are listening around the world but they're not in this room with me right now. If God made me to be someone who needed to be around a lot of people, don't you think I'd get awfully lonely doing what I do? He didn't so I don't. Who are you? Who did God make you to be? Maybe you're just one of those people who loves entertaining and having a house full of people over all the time. That's a gift, go and be that person, go and grow into that, go and love it and enjoy it and be the person who God meant you to be. Maybe, maybe you're a quiet, backroom kind of person who does things, book keeping or cleaning or cooking and you know, when you're doing those things you feel so fulfilled, can I tell you something? Go for it, if that's what God made you to be, don't compare with other people, grow in that, develop that, be delighted with who God made you. When we compare ourselves with others, we aspire to be someone who we aren't, who we were never made to be and come on – that's just plain crazy. I'm excited about who God's made me to be – and I focus on the things I'm really good at, try to grow in areas where I'm still a bit immature … and leave the stuff I'm not good at to other people – people who actually love doing those things because they're good at them. It's not really that complicated, is it? Ephesians 2:10 For we are God's workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do the good things that God prepared beforehand for us to walk into. That's exactly what God's Word says – do the things that God prepared for you – not the things that other people want you to do. God knows who we are, he made us and he made us to be the me we were meant to be. Right now in this instant, His heart and His eyes are on you and me and He knows who He made us to be and He is delighting in us. Wake up! It is time to stop trying to be someone else, it is time to stop trying to squeeze into the world's mould, into a shape that doesn't fit, into something that ultimately becomes a distressing straight jacket. He wants each one of us to be the person He meant us to be. I am so excited because God has a plan, he has a plan for me, he has a plan for you. And we only discover who we're meant to be - it only happens when we get right up close to him, when we have a relationship with him through Jesus Christ. Jesus said, "I am the vine and you are the branches. Apart from me you can do nothing." And you know? You're going to grow different fruit to me 'cause that's how Jesus made us. And if you want to grow the fruit that you were meant to grow in your life, you need to get right up close with Him. His word and His Spirit in a rich and dynamic relationship that's so wondrous and so huge and so safe and secure and at the same time exciting, then and only then can we be the me we were meant to be.

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If you've ever felt like raising kids and staying healthy are competing priorities, this episode will change how you think about both.We're bringing together six of our most powerful conversations on parenting — from applying the Five Factors to family life, to helping kids navigate adversity, to designing environments where healthy choices happen naturally.Last week, we published an essay called Your Ceiling Becomes Their Starting Point **— a complete guide to building healthy family habits.This compilation episode is the raw material behind that essay: years of conversations about how to raise resilient kids while maintaining your own health.We explore the frameworks, tactics, and daily practices that transform abstract principles into real family culture.

What if every triumph and disaster you face is just a temporary imposter - neither defining you nor derailing you?In this episode, we explore Rudyard Kipling's timeless poem "If" and uncover how emotional intelligence, resilience, and warrior-like composure can help you navigate life's highest highs and lowest lows with grace.We dive into the mindset that lets you stay centered when others panic, rebuild humbly when things crumble, and risk freely without being attached to outcomes - so you can live with intentionality and purpose no matter what comes your way.

Jamison Price returns to discuss his new guide on self-mastery, "On Dragons, Lions, & Wolves."He shares three metaphors that define the path from inner transformation to outer impact: facing your dragons (the shame, addiction, and fear within), chasing your lions (the external threats that demand courage), and taming your wolves (integrating strength and wisdom to belong).This conversation explores why self-actualization isn't the end goal—it's shared-actualization, becoming someone dangerous to darkness and dependable in the light.

What if the problem isn't your problems — it's how you're categorizing them?In this episode, we share a five-category framework for complaints (from drizzle to hurricane) that will change how you respond to life's challenges. Learn how to calibrate your emotional responses, stop suffering from small stuff, and build the resilience you need when real storms hit.The wisdom is in the calibration. Most things don't matter at all, and the things that do matter matter a ton. Learn the difference.

Discover how to unlock your capacity to learn anything and break free from limiting beliefs that keep you stuck.You'll learn why combining a growth mindset with the right approach to stress creates the foundation for lasting change in every area of your life. Trevor Ragan from The Learner Lab shares the neuroscience of neuroplasticity, the three building blocks for developing a growth mindset, and the Pygmalion Effect, which shows how our beliefs about others can become reality. Learn the powerful equation for reframing discomfort, why the learner identity beats the knower identity, and how exposure to challenges is a trainable skill that transfers across all domains. 

Discover how clarity in questioning can unlock better outcomes and transform your mindset. In this episode, we explore Kidlin's Law with Mark England: any question sufficiently worded and written down is half answered. You'll learn practical techniques to draft, craft, and supercharge your questions, leading to greater clarity and actionable insights in your personal and professional life. 

Over the past year, Chris Irwin — retired Navy SEAL and creator of RareSense — has walked us through his complete framework for training your mind like you train your body. In this supercut, we're bringing all four conversations together to cover the five MindKillers (oblivion, storytelling, suppression, fear, and stagnation) and their countermeasures — the specific tools you can use to stop sabotaging your mental fitness. 

Alongside Robert Glazer, we explore the importance of identifying and living by your core values to create a fulfilling life and make better decisions. You'll gain practical insights and exercises to help you articulate your values and align them with your personal and professional choices.

With Dr Rich Joseph, we delve into the concept of performance medicine and how it promotes resilience and proactive healthcare before issues arise. You'll learn practical strategies to monitor your health, identify early signs of dysfunction, and implement lifestyle changes for improved well-being and longevity. 

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#furtheryourlifestyle #podcast WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/uWfQsX86Adg| Further Your Lifestyle Podcast | EP 225In episode 225 of 'Further Your Lifestyle' podcast, host Chris delves into the balance between being happy with your progress but not satisfied to the point of complacency. Drawing from personal experiences and his consulting background, Chris explains why it's crucial to celebrate achievements and maintain gratitude without losing the drive for further growth. He discusses the difference between personal ambition and the pitfalls of seeking external validation, emphasizing the importance of continuous self-assessment and setting new challenges. With practical advice on how to embrace discomfort and honor progress, Chris encourages listeners to relentlessly pursue their own paths to fulfillment. Tune in for insights on balancing contentment and the desire for growth, ensuring you make impactful strides towards your goals.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:30 The Concept of Being Happy but Not Satisfied03:08 Balancing Fulfillment and Ambition05:01 The Role of Gratitude and Ambition in Growth09:07 Honoring Progress Without Losing Momentum12:02 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth15:07 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsPodcast Sponsors:Robert PoperHi Voltage BargainsEthan “Rooshock” The BOLO Hunter 2ndHandGuy VicNerainer Ridgeway▬▬▬▬ CONNECT ▬▬▬▬PODCAST: http://podcast.furtheryourlifestyle.com/Podcast Merchhttps://www.furrii.com/collections/podcast-merch► SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on▹ Spotify | https://bit.ly/FYL_Spotify▹ Apple Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_Apple▹ Google Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_GooglePod► Let's CONNECT on social media:▹ instagram | http://www.instagram.com/furtheryourlifestyle▹ twitter | http://www.twitter.com/furtheryourlife▹ email | hello@furtheryourlifestyle.com► WEBSITE▹ www.furtheryourlifestyle.com» Newsletter: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.ck.page/d2d8345cfbMUSIC:» via https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6hfvrvContinue the conversation: @furtheryourlifestyleJoin the Newsletter: check it out

If relationships are the currency of life, then right relationships with your God, with others, and with yourself, are essential for the A+ Life. So, if your relationships aren't an A+, how do you restore them to an A+?

He turned a pencil into a purpose. Now, his story might truly change yours. When bestselling author and illustrator Andrew Matthews sits down with Mike, it's more than a conversation, it's an emotional rollercoaster filled with wisdom, heart, and the kind of life lessons they don't teach in school. Kicking off with a soul-stirring account of his stepson Michael's devastating car accident — and the miracle that followed — Andrew opens up about the power of acceptance, the science of gratitude, and how choosing joy (yes, it's a choice!) can rewire your brain. With 35 years of inspiring millions through his iconic books like Being Happy and Follow Your Heart, Andrew shares what it really takes to stay hopeful in a world that doesn't always play fair. From chasing dreams with a sketchpad in hand, to building a legacy of light, his journey will leave you laughing, tearing up, and seeing your own story in a brand-new way.   IN THIS EPISODE: ➡️ Coping with Trauma and Tragedy ➡️ Lessons in Happiness & Gratitude ➡️ Finding Joy in Small Things ➡️ The Incredible Impact of Kindness  

The Armani Talk Show is back, offering practical tips on communication for entrepreneurs. This episode highlights the importance of storytelling skills, sharing ideas, and emotional mastery in both the workplace and the marketplace. Tune in to improve your communication! 0:00 Intro 0:59 Should you Leave Weddings Early? 5:08 Most Unreliable People 8:26 Why Quiet People Annoy Me 12:48 How to Be Less Quiet in Events 15:20 The Girlfriend Effect 16:53 Are Charismatic People Feminine 19:56 Unlocking Different Parts of your Personality 22:40 Grandparents vs Parents 24:25 Introverts make Extroverts, Introverted 30:10 Fun Beats Education in Social Parties 32:05 Master Group Dynamics 37:20 Being Happy with your Looks 46:00 Put yourself in Unfamiliar Situations 48:53 Coexist in Hostile Scenarios 52:29 Different Personality Types 57:20 Power of Breaks 1:00:09 Outro CONQUER SHYNESS

Send us a textAustralian author Andrew Matthews transformed his understanding of happiness after discovering that the happiest people he knew faced bigger challenges than he did, inspiring his journey to help others cultivate resilience and joy regardless of circumstances.• Born into an artistic family with a professional landscape painter father and language-loving mother• Found success as an artist but wasn't truly happy despite doing what he loved• Had a life-changing realization at 25 when he noticed people with bigger problems were happier than him• Read over 200 books on happiness, attitude, and the subconscious to develop his philosophy• Discovered that happy people focus on what they have while unhappy people focus on what's missing• Created the bestselling book "Being Happy" followed by many others including "Bouncing Back"• Explains that we create the life we feel we deserve based on our self-worth• Teaches that most disasters are not total disasters – they often lead to better opportunities• Outlines the keys to bouncing back: acceptance, breaking challenges into small steps, and maintaining hope• Emphasizes that happiness is a choice we make moment by moment• Advises giving your absolute best to whatever is currently on your plate• Explains why focusing on what you want (not what you don't want) is crucial for success• Demonstrates how visualization creates the mental pathway to your desired futureVisit andrewmatthews.com to sign up for Andrew's newsletter, find his books on Amazon and Audible, and watch his videos on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.Support the showFollow Playing Injured on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playinginjured/

Success and Happiness Start with Your Thoughts... It's Time to Change the Way You Think! We all probably recall some version of Proverbs 23:7 So as one thinks, so he/she is... And Best-selling author Andrew Matthews takes us on a journey to demonstrate it, through research and common sense. The fact is we choose our thoughts, and what we dwell on (even unintentionally) we will gravitate toward. And that will affect both your success and happiness. Have you ever felt stuck, like no matter what you do, true success and happiness always seem just out of reach? What if the key to unlocking everything you desire isn't in what you do—but in how you think? Join us on A New Direction, as we welcome Andrew Walters, author of Being Happy! A Handbook to Greater Confidence & Security. This episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about success, security, and personal fulfillment! In his best-selling book, Andrew reveals how our thoughts don't just influence our emotions—they create our reality. When we shift our mindset, we don't just find happiness—we unlock success in every area of life. The way we think determines what we attract, how we handle challenges, and ultimately, the opportunities that come our way. If you've ever doubted your potential or struggled to break free from negativity, this conversation will give you the practical tools and mental shifts needed to take control of your happiness, confidence, and success. This isn't just another feel-good talk—it's a wake-up call for anyone ready to stop surviving and start thriving. If you're tired of watching others achieve the success you crave, it's time to rewire your mind and take control of your future. Tune in and discover how to shift your mindset for happiness, confidence, and the success you truly deserve! Andrew Matthews' Updated best-selling book, "Being Happy! A Handbook to Grater Confidence & Security, is a real winner. There may be many of you are skeptics that your thinking has anything to do with your success.  My suggestion...think again. We all know if you think negatively, then what you do is you see your world negatively.  You focus on the negative things happening in your life.  But change your thinking to a positive attitude, your world looks different.  Do bad things still happen?  Of course they do, but when you change your thinking, they are not bad or good, they just are. This is where Andrew Matthew's "Being Happy!" really shines.  Has done the research.  He has done his own investigative research.  He has read countless books on the subject and still comes back to the conclusion, if you want to be successful and happy in life...it starts with what you are telling yourself in your brain. As a former skeptic of this idea, "Being Happy!" has only removed any skepticism that is left.  The fact is our behavior is shaped by our thought.  It's just a fact. What we focus on tends to gravitate to us.  And while all the "science" (whatever that really means) is not all crystal clear.  Why not be at least open to the idea that this can change you. All that said, the backdrop of this book is you can't just try what Andrew Matthews' is saying, like trying on a pair of blue jeans to see if they fit.   No, you must make the commitment, put in the effort, be resilient, and really stick to it. After all you have habits.  We all do.  We also have thinking habits.  We all do.  You want to improve your life? It's time to change them! Click here to get your copy of "Being Happy!" Please thank our sponsors of A New Direction!  We are so grateful for their financial support in helping the show grow and get to you. Enhance Your Audiobook Experience with Zoundy! If you're an author or narrator looking to produce high-quality audiobooks with ease, Zoundy is the ultimate tool you need. Designed specifically for audiobook creation, Zoundy delivers crystal-clear sound, seamless editing capabilities,

Andrew Matthews' books, including BEING HAPPY!, have sold over 8 MILLION copies in 48 languages. Andrew has addressed over 1000 corporations in 30 countries on attitude, enjoying work and resilience.Full Podcast Link: https://bit.ly/AndrewMatthewsPodcast His clients include McDonalds, Lenovo, Honda, Dell, Intel, HSBC, Motorola, Wal-Mart and Citibank. Andrew's talent is in making complex ideas simple. Andrew is popular with CEOs and surgeons, with teenagers and even prisoners. Andrew's latest book is BOUNCING BACK! - How we rebound from disaster and disappointment. It is now available on amazon in hardcopy, eBook and Audible. Andrew is an accomplished artist and his 12 books are lavishly illustrated with his own cartoons. Andrew has done over 5,000 media interviews on 5 continents. Andrew lives in Queensland, Australia, with his wife and publisher, Julie.

There is one constant every day of your life...that "life is what you make it." In America, this has become a "cliche." Something a lot of people say, but have no idea about its true meaning. In this episode, Michael shares the meaning of "life is what you make it" so you can  be aware of how you can make it what you want it to be.  Michael's Etsy Shop link

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Today I'm joined by author and public speaker, Andrew Matthews to talk about happiness and resilience. We talk about just how important it is to be able to imagine a better future for yourself, the 3 step process for overcoming disappointment, and how to be happier, NOW, despite your problems. Andrew Matthews is an Australian author and international speaker. Andrew's books, including BEING HAPPY!, FOLLOW YOUR HEART and BOUNCING BACK! have sold over 8 million copies in 48 languages. Andrew has presented to over 1000 corporations on 5 continents on attitude, enjoying work and resilience. Andrew also speaks in universities and prisons. Learn more about Andrew at www.andrewmatthews.com Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you're ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you'll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here.  Buy Esther's Book: To Your Health - https://a.co/d/iDG68qU Follow Esther on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@estheravant Follow Esther on IG - https://www.instagram.com/esther.avant Learn more about booking Esther to speak: https://www.estheravant.com Learn more about working with Esther: https://www.madebymecoaching.com/services

Bouncing back from life's unexpected challenges is not just possible—it's a skill you can master. Join Matt O'Neill as he sits down with Andrew Matthews, the best-selling author of "Being Happy" and "Bouncing Back," to uncover the secrets to finding happiness even when life doesn't go as planned. With over 8 million copies sold, Andrew's books have transformed lives worldwide by simplifying complex ideas into actionable strategies.  Discover how to stop complaining, reframe disasters, and embrace resilience with practical insights that can change your perspective and your life. 0:00 Introduction 2:02 The power of simplicity in happiness 5:52 Reframing life's unexpected challenges 9:55 The impact of perspective on resilience 11:30 Embracing gratitude in modern times 13:57 Managing media consumption for well-being 20:49 Building resilience through acceptance 24:19 The healing process of grieving 29:30 Experiencing life fully through emotions 32:43 Simple acts of kindness for happiness 35:37 Connecting with Andrew Matthews and his work Resources Mentioned: Andrew Matthews' website Andrew Matthews' books Ready to live a life of Conscious Happiness? Get the book: Good Mood Revolution: Igniting the Power of Conscious Happiness at https://a.co/d/2pgzwpU What is your Good Mood Superpower? Take the Good Mood Assessment to learn your positive strengths here: https://mattoneill.com/good-mood-assessment/ Ready to elevate your happiness? Consider how 1on1 Happiness Coaching with Matt O'Neill could change your outlook on life. Learn more at https://mattoneill.com/coaching/ About the Guest Andrew Matthews is an acclaimed Australian author and speaker known for his ability to distill complex concepts into simple, engaging messages. His books, including "Being Happy" and "Bouncing Back," have been translated into 48 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. As a cartoonist, Andrew brings a unique and entertaining approach to personal development, making his work accessible and enjoyable for readers of all ages.

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We're talking about the importance of maintaining nutritional habits amidst life's challenges, especially when traveling or managing a busy lifestyle. You'll learn practical strategies for simplifying meal prep and creating sustainable routines. By listening, you'll cultivate balance in your nutrition and learn how to navigate food choices while keeping your health goals in sight.

A heartfelt conversation with Andrew Matthews, a best-selling author and happiness coach known for his unique blend of cartoons and self-help. Andrew's journey to happiness began with the realization that those who overcome life's biggest challenges often find the deepest joy. This insight inspired his first book, "Being Happy," which combines wisdom and humor to make personal growth more accessible. Hear how Andrew transformed rejection into worldwide success, with millions of copies sold in 48 languages, and learn how his passion for cartooning has powered his career in public speaking and inspiring others.Our discussion with Andrew highlights the profound impact of resilience and creativity on personal growth. Embracing failure, envisioning a brighter future, and tackling life's difficulties one day at a time are key themes in his book "Bouncing Back." Andrew shares how art and humor can be powerful tools for storytelling and reflection, illustrating that what challenges us today might be what shapes us for tomorrow's success. Through humor and visual storytelling, Andrew's work encourages us all to pursue what we love with enthusiasm and creativity, reminding us that happiness is often found on the other side of adversity.(02:18) The Pursuit of Happiness(06:02) Understanding the Value of Uniqueness(16:55) The Power of Cartooning and Humor (20:01) Exploring Artistic Mediums and Techniques Support the showSupport the Playful Humans mission to help adults rediscover the power of play: Subscribe to the YouTube channel Subscribe to the Podcast Book a playshop for your team Support our sponsors

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Matthews, a global authority on happiness, resilience, and embracing life's challenges.   Andrew's iconic books, including Being Happy! and his latest, Bouncing Back! have transformed lives across 48 languages, selling over 8 million copies worldwide.   With an impressive career spanning 1,000 corporate addresses in 30 countries, he's empowered organizations from McDonald's to Intel with insights on attitude, resilience, and finding joy in work.   Andrew's gift for simplifying complex ideas has made him a favorite among CEOs, students, and even those navigating life in the toughest conditions. In our conversation,   Andrew delves into his newest book, Bouncing Back!, sharing essential strategies for overcoming disappointment and disaster.   Plus, we explore his journey as an accomplished artist, with his original cartoons bringing his 12 books to life.   Join us as Andrew shares his unique perspectives on resilience and the art of finding happiness in every phase of life, reminding us that we all have the strength to bounce back.   Learn More Here: https://andrewmatthews.com/   Want to be a guest on WITneSSes? Send Elisha Arowojobe a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/elishaarowojobe    

What does happiness look like and feel like for you? How do happy people think and what does resilient look like?    In this segment, Andrew Matthews shares seven tips to being resilient which goes along with being happy and bouncing back. In order to be happy you have to shift your mindset and perspective, do some internal work, live in the present and appreciate what you do have.   WHO IS ANDREW MATTHEWS? Is an Australian speaker and author known for his numerous ⁠self-help⁠ books. Matthews was born in ⁠Victor Harbor⁠, South Australia. He became a full-time writer in 1988, and since then he has written and illustrated 11 books. His book Being Happy! was written and published in 1988. It has sold 8 million copies and been published in 48 languages.    Andrew has addressed over 1000 corporations in 30 countries on attitude, enjoying work and resilience. His clients include Wal-Mart, McDonalds, Lenovo, Honda, Dell, Intel, HSBC and Citibank. Andrew's talent is in making complex ideas simple. Andrew is an accomplished artist, and his 12 books are lavishly illustrated with his own cartoons. Andrew lives in Queensland, Australia, with his wife and publisher, Julie.     ANDREW'S CALL TO ACTION & CONTACT INFO Listeners may like to get my latest book, BOUNCING BACK! from amazon.     See: ⁠https://andrewmatthews.com/bouncing-back/⁠ Website: ⁠https://andrewmatthews.com/⁠   GENESIS'S CALL TO ACTION Subscribe / Follow GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp podcast on audio platform & YouTube channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends.   GENESIS'S INFO ⁠https://genesisamariskemp.net/genesisamariskemp⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genesis-amaris-kemp/support

“Acceptance is power. Acceptance allows us to move on.”Are you bouncing back from a setback? Whether you're an entrepreneur facing adversity, a leader dealing with life's challenges, or simply navigating through your own personal journey, resilience is the key to success. But how can you stay driven when the odds seem stacked against you?Discover the art of resilience and non-attachment, uncovering how a little failure can be the gateway to monumental success, and exploring how to embrace challenges, bounce back stronger, and thrive, no matter the obstacle.Andrew Matthews is a best-selling author and legend in the personal development world. With over 3 million copies sold of his first book, “Being Happy”, and countless other global bestsellers like “Making Friends” and “Bouncing Back”, Andrew has inspired millions to live with purpose, joy, and resilience and he shares his journey from rejection to success and how mastering the mindset of non-attachment has led him to uplift people worldwide.Books:Being Happy: https://www.amazon.com/Being-Happy-Andrew-Matthews/dp/0843128682Bouncing Back: https://www.amazon.com/Bouncing-Back-Rebound-Disappointment-Disaster/dp/0645846244Visit Andrew's website at andrewmatthews.com and subscribe to his newsletter for regular doses of inspiration.

Johnny Stevens is the guitarist and lead vocalist for the rock band Highly Suspect. The band has a new album out “As Above, So Below” available for preorder now. We discuss the new album, touring with Muse, happiness, health/diet and more! 00:00 - Intro00:14 - Zoom Meetings & Technical Issues01:25 - New Album & Exploring New Genres 02:40 - Co-Producer Aleks Von Korff05:40 - Hard Work in a Band 07:10 - How the Sound Has Evolved 09:55 - Playing the Songs Live & Tracks 12:30 - Being Happy & Admiration 14:50 - "Champagne Funeral" & Relationship 16:35 - "The 8th of October" & Near Death Experience 22:30 - Health Tips & Happiness 26:44 - New Album,  Vinyl Print & Singles 29:55 - Playing Late Night Shows & Touring 32:50 - Learning from Muse 36:00 - Outro Highly Suspect website:https://www.highlysuspect.net/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the Show.Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

LISTENER SUCCESS: Being You, Being Happy, Being Focused Hey, listeners! In our latest episode of Join Up Dots, we dive deep into the inspiring world of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of finding your "why" and aligning it with your entrepreneurial endeavors. Discover how Sarah broke free from corporate drudgery to pursue her passion for sustainability, launching her own eco-friendly business. Follow James' journey of resilience as he turned adversity into purpose, using his experiences to advocate for mental health awareness. And learn from Stephanie as she embraced her authenticity, carving her own path in the world of entrepreneurship through art and storytelling. These incredible stories remind us that passion and purpose are the driving forces behind entrepreneurial success. So, if you're ready to unlock your potential and make a meaningful impact, tune in now and be inspired to find your own "why"! Don't forget to share this episode with your friends and fellow entrepreneurs using #UnveilYourPurpose #PassionDrivenSuccess. Together, let's ignite the spark of purpose and entrepreneurship in everyone! Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation. Your journey to purpose-driven entrepreneurship starts here!

If you've ever felt bad when someone has told you to “just be happy!”, then this episode is for you. We explore the limits of positive thinking with our guest, psychotherapist Whitney Goodman. Whitney is the author of the book, "TOXIC POSITIVITY: Keeping it Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy", which is described as a powerful guide to owning our emotions—especially the difficult ones.  Her website is https://sitwithwhit.com/

Richard Bandler: The Value of Strong Determination Dr. Richard Bandler is the co-developer of NLP, also known as Neuro-Linguistic Programming and conducts NLP seminars, workshops, and training seminars internationally. He has continually developed new human change technologies for the past 50 years. And, has authored numerous NLP books including “Get the Life You Want”, “Frogs into Princes”, and “The Secrets of Being Happy”. He has also generated copious amounts of music and art that can now be found on his streaming site: NLP Eternal.  Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs, who want to achieve high sales and positively impact humanity! Join host, JV Crum III, as he goes inside the minds of conscious guests such as Millionaire Entrepreneurs and World-Class Business Experts. Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes Download Your Free Money-Making Gift Now... "Born to Make Millions" Hypnotic Audio - Click Here Now! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much! Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts." Conscious Millionaire Network has over 3,800 episodes that have been heard by over 100 million in 190 countries.