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Makeshift - The "Women's Happiness Isn't Your Responsibility" Episode by Aaron Clarey

What if success isn't enough? Many entrepreneurs reach financial freedom only to feel lost. Walter Paulsen, who built a $500M company, shares why wealth alone doesn't bring fulfillment and what truly matters after the exit. Expect real talk on resilience, competition, and finding purpose beyond business. Walter and Jerome Myers break down why some thrive post-exit while others struggle—and how to make sure you're on the right path. Listen now to discover what makes success truly meaningful. [00:00 - 04:55] - The Nature of Happiness & Purpose Happiness is fleeting, not a permanent state It's a byproduct of meaningful work, not wealth Chasing money without purpose leads to dissatisfaction [04:56 - 07:30] - Competitive Mindset & Personal Growth Walter's sports background shaped his resilience Self-competition builds long-term success Physical challenges enhance mental toughness [07:31] - Building a $500M Business in Four Years Led Blackhawk Network, pioneering the gift card industry Secured multi-year exclusivity deals before competitors reacted Growth came from a mix of timing, execution, and partnerships [16:00 - 24:15] - The Exit Paradox: What Happens After the Liquidity Event? Many founders face identity loss post-exit Financial success doesn't guarantee purpose or fulfillment Those without purpose often struggle with post-exit happiness [24:16] - Finding the Right Problem to Solve Solving the wrong problem leads to wasted effort Small bets provide valuable insights Grit matters, but only in the right direction [32:00 - 41:29] - Transitioning to Coaching & Advising Walter shifted from operator to advisor Helps CEOs build strong company cultures Loving your work is key to long-term fulfillment Key Quotes: “Happiness isn't something you chase; it's a byproduct of living with purpose.” – Walter Paulsen “Small bets that don't work out can be valuable because they show you where not to go.” – Walter Paulsen Connect with Walter! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterpaulsen/ Ready for your next chapter? Start Your Assessment Now

Happiness isn't waiting for you in some distant future—it's a choice you make right now.Ever catch yourself thinking, ‘I'll be happy when...'? Well, that might be the exact reason why happiness feels so far away.We've been sold the idea that happiness comes after the big wins—after the promotion, the relationship, the glow-up. But what if that's the very thing keeping it out of reach? Think of this episode as your personal reality check on why happiness isn't something you find, but something you choose (and why most of us are getting it wrong).Want more inspo delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this heartfelt episode of The Happier You podcast, I sit down with Patricia Van Der Laan, my happiness mentor of over four years. Patricia has been a guiding light in my own happiness journey, and this year, she has faced incredible challenges with resilience, grit, and grace that continue to inspire me.Together, we discuss the real, messy truth about happiness—how it's not always easy, and why it's okay to acknowledge the struggles along the way. Patricia shares her insights into navigating life's curveballs while holding onto joy and purpose. She reminds us that resilience isn't about avoiding difficulty; it's about showing up for ourselves and finding the strength to keep moving forward.Patricia's Wisdom:"I choose Joy.  Every single day, I choose joy."Mentioned in this episode:The mindset shift that keeps Patricia moving forward through tough times.How to embrace happiness as a lifelong practice, not a destination.Tips for building resilience during life's biggest challenges.This is a must-listen for anyone who needs a reminder that happiness isn't just for when life is easy, its a choice you make even when life gets hard.Tune in to learn:Why struggles and joy are interconnected in the journey to resilience.Simple ways to cultivate happiness even in the face of life's challenges.How mentorship and connection can make a profound impact on your happiness journey.Listen now and discover how you can find joy and resilience, even when happiness feels hard. This December, give yourself the gift of gratitude—one of the few things you can control during the busy holiday season. The Happier You Gratitude Challenge is your chance to focus on the beauty and blessings in your life, no matter how chaotic the season gets.

What if the way we've been taught to chase happiness is actually making us miserable? In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Harrison, founder of The New Happy, to unpack why our cultural obsession with achievement, perfection, and self-focus is breaking us—and what we can do about it. Stephanie doesn't just challenge the traditional idea of happiness—she flips it on its head. Backed by over a decade of research, she makes the case for a new philosophy, one that's rooted in connection, kindness, and a sense of purpose. Stephanie's philosophy isn't just an idea; it's a movement. From breaking free of "Old Happy" to embracing a life rooted in connection, purpose, and service, this conversation will leave you rethinking what truly matters This isn't your typical feel-good conversation. It's raw, insightful, and packed with practical ways to break free from old patterns and start living a life that feels meaningful—not just successful.

Segment 1: • Cultural Sloth: Society makes it easy to avoid hard work—how are we contributing? • Parenting Alert: Could your child's laziness stem from never having to work for what they need? • Faith and Work: “If anyone doesn't provide for their family, they've denied the faith.” Segment 2: • Before the ‘I Do': Premarital intimacy and unresolved baggage wreck marriages before they begin. • Happiness Isn't the Goal: Brad Bigney asks, “What if marriage is meant to make us holy, not happy?” • Challenge for GenZ: Avoid the "it must make me happy" mindset—study wisdom from older generations. Segment 3: • Love the Lord First: Dating isn't about finding “the one”; it's about deepening your love for God. • Jesus' Example: From Philippians 2 to Matthew 18, Jesus shows how to live humbly and forgive others. • Forgiving Your Spouse: How Jesus' teachings guide the hardest conversations in marriage. Segment 4: • Third Wave Warnings: A new danger looms for biblical counseling—are we equipping all believers for ministry? • Consumerism Alert: Christmas shouldn't be about deals or distractions—how much time are we soaking in the Savior? • Priesthood of Believers: Biblical counseling is for everyone, not just professionals. Let's reclaim this calling. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

What if Happiness Isn't About Everything Being Good? Ever feel like you're waiting for everything to be "just right" before you can truly allow yourself to be happy? What if that pursuit of perfection is the very thing keeping joy at bay? On today's podcast, we're diving deep into the myth of the "good life" and uncovering how to find happiness now. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist

Children live with a beginner's mind. Every day is full of new discoveries, powerful emotions, and often unrealistically positive assumptions about the future. As adults, beginner's mind gives way to the mundane drudgeries of existence — and our brains seem to make it much harder for us to be happy. Should we be cool with that? We wrap up our three-part series on optimism with Paul Bloom, author of Psych: The Story of the Human Mind and Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning. He offers his thoughts on optimism and pessimism and walks Sean Illing through the differences between what we think makes us happy versus what actually does. Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling) Guest: Paul Bloom (@paulbloom), psychologist, author and writer of the Substack Small Potatoes Support The Gray Area by becoming a Vox Member: https://www.vox.com/support-now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It can feel really hard when your kid is unhappy or uncomfortable. It's easy to blame yourself and feel like you should have done something differently. But your kid's happiness isn't your job. In this episode, I'll explain what I mean by that and how you can help your child process their emotions without trying to solve all their problems for them. You'll Learn:How much responsibility you have for your kid's happinessWhy making your kid's happiness your job might actually be creating other problemsHow to support your child through negative emotion in a way that empowers them to soothe and regulate themselfWe all want our kids to be happy. But what I want even more is for your child to be able to move through any emotion. I want them to be able to be flexible and to have resilience in the face of hardship. To develop those skills and traits, they need to experience discomfort.--------------------------------Motherhood is confusing. There are so many different stages and phases. Babies are so vulnerable. They rely on you for everything. But as kids get older, we have to figure out how to back away, give them more responsibility & freedom, let them grow, change & make mistakes so that they build the skills and resiliency that they need in order to launch into adulthood.One of the biggest skills you can teach your kid is emotional literacy - understanding what they're feeling, how to express it and what to do with their emotions. Your Kid's Happiness Isn't Your JobWe all want our kids to be happy. But what I want even more is for your child to be able to move through any emotion. I want them to be able to be flexible and to have resilience in the face of hardship. To develop those skills and traits, they need to experience discomfort.Often, when your kid is upset or uncomfortable, you go into problem solving mode. You try to figure out how to help them feel better and how to prevent that kind of discomfort in the future. It's normal not to want your kid to be unhappy, but there are a couple things that happen when you work so hard to prevent it. First, it might keep you from showing up the way you want to and being the emotional coach for your kid. When you think it's your responsibility to make your kid happy, you might end up thinking negatively about yourself. You might think you're not a good mom, that you should have planned/done/said something differently. You might see your child's struggles as being your fault. Or think that you have to work harder and be better. This is a really hard place for you to be. And I want you to know that you don't have to take on that guilt. Second, you end up paving such an easy path for your child that they don't have the opportunity to work through problems on their own, which is how they develop resilience and emotional literacy. It simply isn't possible to prevent all problems and discomfort. Even the most “perfect” parent (not a real thing anyway) cannot prevent unhappy situations from happening. None of us feels happy all the time. Your kid is going to have hard things happen. It's a part of life. We don't want them outsourcing their happiness to you or anyone else. Instead, we want them to believe that they have the power to make themself happy even when shitty stuff happens.Your job isn't to eliminate discomfort for your kid. It is to teach them how to handle it and move through their emotions in a healthy way. Guide them when they are unhappy. Allow them to see that they can handle their feelings, that they know how to feel unhappy and how to shift to a different emotion. How To Support Your Kid's EmotionsBefore you can coach your kid, you have to shift your own thoughts. If you are thinking, “It's my fault. I have to...

People misunderstand what happiness is all the time. One big mistake is thinking that happiness is a feeling. The other is thinking that happiness is a destination. And it's neither according to our guest this week. He thinks happiness is a direction. Social scientist, author, and Harvard professor, Arthur Brooks, joins Dr. Becky to help all parents get on the path toward happiness.Join Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3SxzCPlFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcastTo listen to Dr. Becky's TED Talk on repair visit https://www.ted.com/talks/becky_kennedy_the_single_most_important_parenting_strategyToday's episode is brought to you by Airbnb: Before Dr. Becky was a parent, she thought planning a family vacation would be a breeze… until she realized how much has to come together for a trip with two adults and three kids. Then she discovered Airbnb Guest Favorites. No more combing through options, reviews, and features. Guest Favorites are the most loved homes on Airbnb according to other guests. And that peace of mind when preparing for a trip is huge. Using Guest Favorites couldn't be easier: Just go to Airbnb, add your destination, tap the filters and hit the toggle for Guest Favorites. It's that simple.Today's episode is brought to you by Happy Egg: The other day, Dr. Becky realized that so many parents don't eat their own breakfast. She, herself, often scrapes the bottom of her kid's half-eaten yogurt container or snags two bites of their soggy cereal while running out the door. She's calling B.S. on this narrative. Parents deserve to eat and enjoy their own food in the mornings! Because she know that fueling her mind and body helps her show up as a sturdier leader for her kids. If you're looking for ways to up your breakfast game, try making a quick scramble with Happy Egg. These eggs come from small family farms with hens raised on 8+ acres of land. Ready to reclaim breakfast for yourself? You can get 50% off your first dozen by going to happyegg.com/goodinside.

"Happiness isn't ready made!" Everyone wants to jump out of bed when that alarm shouts, but dragging yourself out of it doesn't always work! Welcome to the Learn Develop Live, ‘Quote Of The Day', where your host, Chris Jaggs shares an inspiring and thought-provoking quote to help kickstart your day. Whether you're still yawning trying to make your morning coffee, bored at work or have a smelly armpit in your face on the train, this show is here to help refocus your motivation for your day! So tune in, kick back, and enjoy the fun! Continue to be inspired with the motivation to help you ‘level up' daily! www.learndeveloplive.com

Happiness isn't in material possessions! Submissive wives remember true joy lies in the love and care of a good husband. Things bring temporary joy, but the deep connection and support from y

Kay Warren has endured a number of setbacks in her life. Any one of them would be enough to rob of her happiness. But on...

Society's prescriptions for freedom, happiness, and abundance may not be your own.

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Nah. Happiness isn't the goal. Resilience is. Confidence is. Growth is. We can't be happy all of the time, and yet, we're taught from such a young age that happiness is all that matters. So, when we inevitably find ourselves in seasons or situations that leave us feeling something other than happy and joyful, we make it mean that there is something wrong with us. What if, instead of being in constant pursuit of happiness, we focused on being in constant pursuit of presence… no matter what emotion comes up. In todays episode I'll break down what this looks like  in real time practice. And how to shift your thinking so that when you're feeling an emotion that doesn't feel great, its not because you're doing it wrong. You're doing it exactly right. Lean into it. Learn from it. Grow stronger, more confident, more resilient.. and then, when happiness does greet you, bask in it for as long as its there… knowing it too, shall pass. Todays episode is about feeling ALL of life. See you inside

Being happy all the time is an unrealistic and unhealthy goal. We need the full scope of our emotions to appreciate the highlights of life. Tune in to find out why science says we should increase happiness.    Transcript:   Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life.   I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and today I'm taking a deep breath of relief  because there is no way me or anyone else can be “happy” all the time.  It's completely unrealistic and we need all of our emotions.   We should have a wide range of emotions - that's normal.  If you are happy a lot of the time, I hope this is a massive exhale that there is absolutely no permanent state of bliss.    For me, it's a relief to realize that every single moment with my kids doesn't have to be “happy” (you can't see me, but I'm totally doing air quotes}. Don't get me wrong, I love them.  I want them to have a happy childhood. I want to have happy interactions with them. But sometimes, we're just chill.     The science indicates that instead, we should do what we can to increase the presence of happiness in our lives and when it shows up -- pay a little more attention, give a little gratitude or appreciation for that happiness feeling -  you might even realize, it shows up even more when you notice it.     And also, it's ok when that happiness feeling fades, it will, it has to in order to give space to other emotions in this complex mind we have.    What will you pay attention to today that you maybe wouldn't normally? Send me a message on social @everydayhappinesswithkatie - let's have a conversation.     Get Everyday Happiness delivered to your inbox by subscribing at: https://www.katiejefcoat.com/happiness   And, let's connect on social at @everydayhappinesswithkatie  and join the community on the hashtags #IntentionalMargins and #everydayhappinesswithkatie on Instagram   Links:  https://onamission.bio/everydayhappiness/

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Driving Bex on the ignition podcast. Becca Taylor is a racing driver and content creator who spends her time focusing on what she has to do to ensure that her racing lines are as smooth as her Tiktok transitions. From being introduced at a young age to cars and being fixated on them, Becca has pursued her love for racing. She is taking it to the next level, alongside having her own business and ensuring she's keeping her channel running.Becca: https://www.youtube.com/@DrivingBexTakona: Use code Ignition15 here - https://www.takona.co.uk/collectionsFollow us: https://www.instagram.com/werignition/Support us: patreon.com/IgnitionmediaHad a good time? Leave us a review - Even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!As always, thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there's simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Now, if you're in the midst of a challenging time, our goal at HRD is to help remind and encourage you no matter the situation you're in. Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose. Resources: HRD: https://hrdleadership.com/podcasts/

DSMP Episode 127: Happiness Isn't Promised by Detroit State of Mind Podcast

Send us a Text Message.In this episode you will learn the surprising truth about happiness from positive psychology researchers. Becca discusses how to support your educators' happiness (hint- it has nothing to do with candy or Jeans Day passes) and what you can do right now to grow your own happiness (even during the holidays).Useful links:[WORKSHOP] Helping Teachers Focus on What's Important[YOUTUBE] "Before Happiness" - Google Talk by Shawn Achor[PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT] Whole Educator OfferingsSponsor:Sibme Coaching Toolkit [FREE}Let's Stay Connected!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Contact Us

David Meltzer is founder of the show ‘Office Hours with David Meltzer', co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, philanthropist, keynote speaker, and host of his own podcast ‘The Playbook'.   In this episode, we talk about: David's journey and how oftentimes money is the wrong target. The secret around what happens when you are consistent. How you can start living in your truth.   @davidmeltzer www.dmeltzer.com david@dmeltzer.com 949-2982905

Happiness Isn't That ComplicatedStop Complicating Your Happiness - Matthew Kelly - 60 Second WisdomGet Matthew's 60 Second Wisdom delivered to your inbox: https://www.matthewkelly.com/subscribeVideo Transcript:“Everyone is looking for meaning and fulfillment, satisfaction, and happiness. Like most things, we complicate this quest so much that we confuse ourselves about what really matters. The truth is it is really quite simple. If we will walk humbly with our God, He will lead us by the hand to exactly who and what we need, to those people, things, and experiences He has designed and intended for us, and this alone will be the cause of our deep fulfillment and happiness.”If you have not read LIFE IS MESSY, order your copy today: https://amzn.to/2TTgZKn Subscribe to Matthew's YouTube Channel today! https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewKellyAuthor/featured?sub_confirmation=1https://www.matthewkelly.comGet Matthew's 60 Second Wisdom delivered to your inbox: https://www.matthewkelly.com/subscribe The Best Version of Yourself and 60 Second Wisdom are registered trademarks.#MatthewKelly #BestVersionOfYourself #60SecondWisdom #BestVersion #ThoughtLeader

Most of us have bought into the idea that we should be in constant pursuit of happiness. We are also taught that happiness is something that comes from outside of us. But what if happiness is not the goal at all? In this episode, I am going to share with you what I believe is a more balanced and gratifying way to approach your emotional life.       Where to find me: Connect with me on Instagram Check out my website Sign up for a free consult

Conversations from the heart and soul of Humanity Church with Pastor Nathan Neighbour.  For more information, visit www.humanitychurch.com.

We hear from a lot of people looking for “happiness” or “enlightenment” like it's a status or level to achieve in our lives. But really, it's a state of being. And whenever we are present in the moments of our life, that is enlightenment. Happiness isn't waiting for you somewhere in the future - it's here, right now.

In episode 833 I share a personal story about how happiness isn't an accident. It's daily effort that requires a perspective shift. You Got This, Ryan

Life is not always filled with happy moments, but sometimes we desire to reclaim happiness to just make it through all the crap. I'm here to share some tips on how to create happiness during rough & tough times.Show Notes:Life can kind of really suck at times. It can be really rough & you just don't know how to make it through. And everyone around you is just telling you to be happy & push through & just suck it up. And while that advice might help the few select people that are able to ignore all negativity in their life, it's not gonna help the majority of us.Being happy can actually be hard. I talk a lot about leaning into gratitude when we find it difficult to be positive or see the positives in life because so many things are going wrong or just not the way you want it to, but I know that there are even times when that is difficult for me. You can acknowledge that you have many things to be grateful for in life, but you get stuck in the negativity parading through your mind that it takes a little more effort to find that happiness again.And this is not something you should feel shameful for, despite the fact that some people try to make you feel that way, it's perfectly acceptable. Especially if you haven't adopted positive coping mechanisms to handle negative experiences & things that can be overwhelming or even traumatic. If you struggle with knowing how to shift your mindset when you get caught up in negativity, then of course it's going to be hard for you to be happy when it feels like the world is burning down around you.There are several common reasons that we can struggle with happiness in life & I want to share those with you just so you're aware of what might be holding you back & preventing you from tapping into the joy:Your happiness is dependent on something you can't control. (this can be people or how much money you have or getting recognition in your life)You compare your life to others.You spend time with people who are overly negative.You are enduring things that don't make you happy. (friendships, jobs, activities)All these things & many more can be such huge happiness roadblocks in your life. But if we learn how to navigate the hard moments & seasons in life, we will have the ability to be happy whenever we choose, dependent on our effort to shift our mindset.Today I want to share with you 7 ways to be happy even when life is tough & sucks:Don't be too critical of yourself.Take moments to slow down & think. Learn something new. Widen your perspective & apply gratitude.Make a list of things you can actually change.Find something to look forward to each day. Help someone else. Thank you again for listening & I hope this episode was helpful.Come visit me on my Instagram page @sabrinajoyperozzo.Anonymous survey for topic suggestions for the show:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqcg0URMsH61Evk_3SiSURBkNuk5aUZVo97H5nuLVB0q36Iw/viewform?usp=sf_linkHave any questions, comments, or feedback?  Send me an email at realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com or check out my website, www.sabrinajoy.com where you can listen to all my episodes, send me messages & sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletter!Join the NEW RealPositiveGirl Community group on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/realpositivegirlDonate to the Show: patreon.com/realpositivegirlSupport the show

Being relentlessly positive is not the same as being happy all the time. The latter is a fantasy, and the former is a productive approach to living. In this Expert Insight Interview, we welcome Pamela Jett, leadership expert, speaker, author, and executive advisor.  

She's the best friend you didn't know you had and the brutally honest b*tch you didn't know you needed. Photographer and author of "Comfortably Uncomfortable- The Road to Happiness Isn't Always Paved", Jacquelyn Phillips is out living her truth and sharing her story to help others who are tired of living in a constant cycle of self destruction. Breaking barriers of childhood trauma, self loathing and manipulative behaviors, she has found the tools and the talent to unlearn actions that kept her away from the drain of hopelessness and despair- even if she kept a smile on her face. An active voice in the mental heath community, she is an avid fitness fan, coffee addict, mother to teenage son, wife to an amazingly patient husband and friend to many. When she's not on the job, she is out creating art, travelling and experimenting in the kitchen.  "Comfortably Uncomfortable" is available for purchase on Amazon and available free with Kindle Unlimited. Her companion website with helpful providers, worksheets and other tools is www.grownupgrowingpains.com On Facebook.com/grownupgrowingpains you can find inspirations and motivational insights Instagram.com/grownupgrowingpains is where you can find humorous memes and thirst trap photos 

In this episode, we have an award-winning photographer, and event venue owner, author and survivor who was on the brink of suicide, her marriage was crumbling around her, her friendships were devoured in lies, the self-hatred, and childhood trauma realization hitting her hard, she made a choice to rebuild, it was then SHE made the hardest decision in her life ….to turn tragedy into triumph … this sounds like a true life soap opera …stay tuned you're going to hear that story from the person that lived it and through it. My guest in this episode is Jacqueline Phillips, an award-winning photographer in the event venue owner, author and survivor who was on the brink of suicide and decided to take her life back. She's going to help us understand how she faced the origins of her self-hatred, dealt with her childhood trauma, freed herself from the burden of what she grew up with, and how she rebuilt the foundation of her marriage, and wants to make sure that you can to. Https://beforeyougopodcast.com Welcome to flashback Friday! This episode originally ran in December of 2021! Jacqueline is one of my favorite conversations because of her profound journey as a photographer, author and survivor on the brink of suicide, infidelity, friendships, lies, the self-hatred, childhood Trauma. it is inspirational, motivational, and educational I hope that you get as much as this as I did. Starting next Friday flashback Fridays are going to be replaced with over their teacup Fridays so we are looking forward to that in the meantime…. In this episode, we have an award-winning photographer, and event venue owner, author and survivor who was on the brink of suicide, her marriage was crumbling around her, her friendships were devoured in lies, the self-hatred, and childhood trauma realization hitting her hard, she made a choice to rebuild, it was then SHE made the hardest decision in her life ….to turn tragedy into triumph … this sounds like a true life soap opera …stay tuned you're going to hear that story from the person that lived it and through it. My guest in this episode is Jacqueline Phillips, an award-winning photographer in the event venue owner, author and survivor who was on the brink of suicide and decided to take her life back. She's going to help us understand how she faced the origins of her self-hatred, dealt with her childhood trauma, freed herself from the burden of what she grew up with, and how she rebuilt the foundation of her marriage, and wants to make sure that you can to. Https://beforeyougopodcast.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Many people embark on the pursuit of happiness – only to discover that it ultimately doesn't satisfy.

Kay Warren has endured a number of setbacks in her life. Any one of them would be enough to rob of her happiness. But on...

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  Podcast #485   THE ART OF HAPPINESS, EVEN IF YOUR LIFE IS A MESS     Everyone wants to be happy, but most people aren't. You can learn how to tap into a life of happiness, even if your life is a mess, once you learn the art of happiness. In this coaching podcast, learn why happiness sometimes eludes you and how you can create more happiness in your life, without your circumstances changing. Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/485   In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're talking about:   How happiness isn't an accident, and you can create it for yourselfWhy some people are happy and others aren'tThe art of happiness, and how to engage in it daily The messiness of a happy life and what happy really looks like  Happy International Women's Day!   REVIEW OF THE WEEK    Go glad. Hi Trish, I had found your podcast via "keep the faith" about 4 years ago. I do believe God led me to you. Growing up I had a wonderful loving family (still do) however I always felt sad. IT made me feel even worse because I didn't have anything to make me feel that way. I 've always had felt left out and struggled with friend issues that made me feel like something is wrong with me. I have been hooked on your podcast and I tell everyone about you because I have feel myself improving!!! Slowly but surely. I not longer thank I'm the only one. And boy, is that a relief! You have BLESSED me for these past 2 years and all for FREE!!!!! I feel the LOVE and "back at cha baby!" So glad I joined the college for the next chapter of Happiness! Love, Deanna   Everyone's life is messy. Your circumstances aren't what make you happy - your thoughts are.   HAPPINESS ISN'T AN ACCIDENT   It's not just for the lucky. It's for the intentional. It's available to everyone. Decide to be happy.Study happy people.Know your happy habits.Practice the art of active appreciation.Ground yourself in gratitude. NBC news poll recently found that only 14% of Americans reports to be very happy. That's down from 31% who said the same in 2018. 45% of Americans reported feeling isolated or lonely.    Two thirds of adults globally  (64%) report being happy: 14% very much so and 50% rather so. Countries with the highest proportion of adults considering themselves as very happy are Canada (29%), Australia, Saudi Arabia and India (28% each), Great Britain and the United States (27% each). (Global Happiness Study 2019)    WHY AREN'T YOU HAPPY?    Most likely because you're looking to your circumstances to make you happy. It's your thoughts that creates happiness, not what happens in your life.  Too focused on the wrong things  -fear -what could go wrong -"being realistic" -avoiding emotions -what other people might think -achievement for fulfillment We're distracted by our own business We stay too busy to be happy.    UNHAPPINESS CONTRIBUTORS   Comparison to others.Lack of gratitudeStuck in comfort zoneYou don't move your bodyYou are always in your past or your futureFlawed beliefs (thinking it's supposed to be easier, or that negative emotions shouldn't exist)Busyness (too busy to think, reflect, notice, self-care, live well)  95% of our 60-80,000 thoughts per day are repeated thoughts.    THE ART OF HAPPINESS   HAPPINESS HABITS Activate appreciation Reframing thoughts Mental maintenance  Physical activity Time to be Other Contributors to Happiness Adventure Falling is learning Openness  Curiosity Happiness doesn't mean that it's a state of permanence. It's an emotion, that ebbs and flows, and when you feel it, you ride it. When is recoils, you know another wave is coming - nothing has gone wrong. "there is taken care of" Intentional and active appreciation What about others who drag you down? "must stink to be in their brain…" "there thoughts are their choices, I'm grateful I know how to not stay in a funk   

A Reminder That Your Past Does Not Define Your Future Jacquelyn Phillips' life story is one of hope and triumph. Just by reading the back cover of her book, Comfortably Uncomfortable: The Road to Happiness Isn't Always Paved, you can tell she's been through a lot.  "Jacquelyn hated herself. She sabotaged everything she did before she even started... her upbringing was toxic... her marriage was crumbling... her friendships were built on lies... she tried to kill herself...” Jacquelyn talks with Dr. Hallowell about her life, childhood, and the  low points that made her finally decide to choose a new path for herself in this open and frank conversation. Jacquelyn's story is an incredible reminder that we all have the power within us to change. Click HERE to get a copy of Jacquelyn's book. Jacquelyn's website: GrownUpGrowingPains.com This Episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently. Learn more at  http://www.lcdistraction.org Distraction is created by Sounds Great Media This Legacy Episode was initially released in February of 2019  

Happiness is a luxury that we all have access to. In this episode I share an embarrassing story about my movie theater experience on my daughter's birthday. We are often so caught up in the hard that we don't even notice the luxuries around us. And the adversary is hard at work to persuade us that happiness is easiness. Listen to this episode to learn how we can enjoy our “luxury seats” despite the loads we carry.  Follow me on Instagram Check out other faith filled stories at www.sunshineinthemiddle.com Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss a single episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happiness is fleeting, depending on the season of life you're going through. Being authentically you is what holds strong & gets you through the tough times. You can be all of your emotions. You're not held to just happiness.Show Notes:The older I get, the more I realize how complicated happiness is because it's not the same for everyone & it can be experienced on varying degrees. And the varying degrees part is so important because when I was younger, it seemed like if you were happy, it was the top of the scale of positive feelings. There was nothing higher or more for you to achieve. When in reality, I can be minimally happy, mediumly happy, or even more than happy. There are also expectations with everyone needing to be happy. I believe it's perfectly fine to just be content in life, which is different than happy. Content is more accepting of life with a positive attitude & happy is more excited about life. And then there are the smiling police. You know, those people that tell you to smile because it's more socially acceptable to feign positive feelings than just be how you are. It's their insecurities being placed on you because it's uncomfortable for them to see someone not smiling or even venture into a conversation that isn't positive or easy to breeze through. It's the idea that being fake is easier than being real & vulnerable. Which it is, unfortunately. But it shouldn't be this way.One of the biggest reasons why you don't need to be happy all the time is that negative experiences are so helpful to us. Despite how hard & difficult negative experiences are, these moments can push us to grow & change & continue to become our best selves. When we experience guilt, it causes us to make things right where we have done wrong. When we are angry, it can cause us to really evaluate what needs to change in our lives or isn't going well & lead us to figure out why that is. Another reason we don't need to be happy all the time is because happiness doesn't equal fulfillment. We can be sad & be fulfilled, or even exhausted & be fulfilled. There are times in life where we have to work really hard, which isn't always fun, but it's still something positive & fulfilling for us in the end. Keeping our promises when we don't really want to doesn't evoke happiness, but we know it's the right thing to do & that makes us feel good.And the things that lead directly to happiness aren't always things we should be doing. Like sitting on the couch day in, day out, watching tv & eating unhealthy snacks. Taking from someone else for your benefit, even knowing it will hurt someone else. Being dishonest to get what you want. Happiness can actually be selfish if it's based on getting only what you want, even if others are burned in the process.But I don't want you to be holding your happiness back. If you are happy, be happy. Something that I struggle with is allowing my happiness to bleed through because if someone else around me isn't happy, I feel like I can't be happy either because it could make them feel worse. Which is logical if you're a people pleaser. But it's silly because the happiness you have could actually help someone else be more happy in times of negativity.Living your life isn't about being happy all the time. It's about being your authentic self & leaning into vulnerability & honoring your emotions, positive or negative. Thank you again for listening & I hope this episode was helpful.Come visit me on my Instagram page @sabrinajoyperozzo to say hi or on Clubhouse @sabrinajperozzo to chat!Have any questions, comments or feedback?  Send me an email at realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sabrinajoy)

If you see a gap between what you have and what you think you need to be happy, then listen up: You could keep running to close the gap, or you could find abundance, right here and now, by loving what you already have. In today's podcast, Jeff and Kim discuss Kim's new book, You Are More Than You Think You Are, the teachings of Yogananda, and the joy of discovering the true self. Learn more about Kim's book at mysolluna.com/youaremore Learn more about Commune at onecommune.com and connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

We are always looking for happiness. In this episode, you will learn 3 reasons why happiness isn't always the answer. You will find when you quit trying to be happy ALL the time, you will probably be happier more!

“Happiness is letting go of what you think your life is supposed to look like.” Tune into today's episode to hear my take on finding happiness in your life. Want FREE journaling prompts to increase self awareness? Click here to grab them. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedailyclimb/message

Happened In the 90's hosted by Steve and Matt picks a day, any day, and then goes back in time to that magical decade we all know and love the 90's, to revisit episodes of tv, movies that premiered, or cultural events that occured on that day in the 90's.  This week we welcome Joey Lozado and Jacquelyn Phillips of the CTS Interview Room to the 90's Vault.  CTS stands for Carolyn's Treasure Shop.  An online store started by Joey in memorey of his mother.  The Youtube page is hosted by Joseph and includes a menagerie of characters.  From Rafeael Lozada (Whiskey Man and Steve's MVP), Justin Riley (Fitness), Stephen M. Smith (Football Analyst), Steve Brown (Comedian), Marvin Constant (SEC Linebaker), Steven "Stingray" Ray (College Sportscaster/Internet Sensation), Tom Clenson (Wildcard) and Jacquely Phillips (Sunday Interview host and Jane of All Trades) they've got all bases covered.   We sit down and discuss podcasting, mental health now and back in the 90's and try to chip away at the greates decade of all;  The '90s. Make sure to check out all things Joey, Jacquelyn and CTS Interview Room here: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-C6klSLcpuIBlJYbaJMUbQ Twitter:@CarolynsTShop Facebook: @Carolyntreasuresshop Instagram: @cts_interview_room Jacquelyn Phillips Book Comfortably Uncomfortable:  The Road to Happiness Isn't Always Paved Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735132306/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_imm_ZRNBXT8Q17623VMN9JKH Additional info is at www.grownupgrowingpains.com and on IG @grownupgrowingpains Thanks for watching!  See an all new episode every Thursday.  Audio available on all major platforms. Email Us At:  hitnineties@gmail.com Instagram: HappenedInThe90s  Twitter: HIThe90s  Facebook:  @HappenedInThe90s  Website: happenedinthe90s.wordpress.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“A truth is an experience, it's not a thought.”-Bill O'Herron, LCSWBill O'Herron, LCSW is a corporate executive, practicing therapist (weekends and evenings), and writer who seeks to use his 33 years of financial sales management experience, 24 years of marriage, 15 years of counseling clients, and 8,500 hours of sitting quietly to help his clients better understand themselves and deepen their relationships. Bill teaches that all our relationships with others, especially our marriage, started in 4th grade, when our limbic-emotional body learned, absorbed, and inherited our parents' lives and experiences.His research shows that relationships fail for one single reason: a lack of understanding of one's own emotions and reaction patterns created in childhood. His work with archetypes demonstrates also that relationships are not a single experience or dyad between two people but are eight unique relationships all occurring at the same time. Three key concepts he uses to accelerate client's work are Stand in the Fire, 2nd Law of Thermodynamics at Home, and Relatus. These three provide direct access to understanding self.Connect with BillWholeCounseling.com“Waking Up Marriage: Finding Truth In Your Partnership” by Bill O'Herron, LCSWSubscribe to The Mosaic Life Podcast Clips on YouTubeSign Up for The Mosaic Life Podcast Circle NewsletterTimestamps00:04:19 Welcome, Bill!00:07:55 Meditation & Our Monkey Brains00:11:53 Understanding Our Left Brain / Right Brain Relationship00:18:31 How We Relax the Relational Brain00:21:58 Tracing Our Thoughts to Our Feelings00:23:47 How We Can Be Comfortable Sitting Alone00:32:45 What We Do to Slow Down Our Rational Minds00:39:43 The Intuition Project00:50:37 Happiness Isn't a Steady State00:53:47 Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop00:57:16 Resources Bill is Looking For00:58:58 Connecting with Bill00:59:50 Bill's Life-Changing Book01:01:37 Bill's Personal Call to Action01:02:59 Thank You, Bill!Bill's Life-Changing Book(s)“Autobiography of a Yogi” by Paramhansa Yogananda“Ultimate Journey” by Robert Monroe“The Universe Story” by Brian SwimmeBooks Mentioned“Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child” by John Bradshaw“Beyond the Brain” by Stanislav Grof“Seth Speaks” by Jane Roberts“The Power of Now” by Eckhart TolleAdditional ResourcesCycles of Seven and Learning to Flow with the CyclesDunning-Kruger EffectNeocortexReticular Activating SystemMidbrainOur Three Brains – The Reptilian BrainWhat Is The Divine Feminine?Piscean AgeAquarian ageThe 12 House of the ZodiacThe Monroe InstituteLimbic SystemSolar PlexusKent State UniversityStanislav Grof And His Famous Holotropic Breathwork | GaiaEverything You Need to Know About DMT, the ‘Spirit Molecule' | HealthlineWhat Is Ayahuasca? Experience, Benefits, and Side Effects | HealthlineJoseph CampbellWolfgang Amadeus MozartAlcoholics AnonymousSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tome V Episode 7 - Franky and Kalilo discuss the concept of happiness on the basis of the novel "Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for All and None", by the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. *recorded on March 20 2021 https://anchor.fm/cfdpod

From the 'mean streets of Cherokee Country Club' in Atlanta, the veritable goody-two-shoe, Mark Lockwood elaborates on testing one's freedom, only to see the light and reel it all back in. In this interview, Trent highlights some of Mark's apparent strengths, like his paradoxical desire to help out all people with finances while interning for a major credit card company. Be prepared for education mixed with entertainment, as Mark and Trent talk about life, happiness, and the pursuit of …. Cryptocurrencies? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

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Giving up material happiness isn't enough | 10 Mar 2012 by S.B. Keshava Swami

From Anthony DeMello's book The Way to Love.  Narration by Paul Coutinho. What you call the experience of happiness is not happiness at all but the excitement and thrill caused by some person or thing or event. True happiness is un-caused. You are happy for no reason at all. And true happiness cannot be experienced. It is not within the realm of consciousness. It is un-self-consciousness.