If It's To Be, It's Up To Me!

Beyond Empty Nest

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Who wants to feel a little bit happier by the end of this episode? I know everybody's raising their hand because who doesn't want to feel happier?! Seeing the glass not just half full but overflowing.

Happiness is an emotion that comes naturally to me. And I've always been curious as to why. I set out to read books on optimism, mindset, and happiness, and it was during a conversation with a fellow coach that I learned about Marci Shimoff Schema's book and certification program, “Happy for No Reason”.

The title alone just stopped me in my tracks. Yes, that's me! I thought, just happy for no reason. So I immediately purchased the book and a year later, I enrolled to become a Certified “Happy for No Reason” Trainer. I had finally unlocked the why behind some people's abilities to bounce back quicker than others.

How is it possible for everyone to increase their resilience and happiness levels by learning how to use some simple tools? In today’s episode, I'm going to share three steps that can help you not only increase your resilience when life challenges hit but also have you increase your ability to see that glass half full.

Maybe you begin to see it overflowing like me.

Your Dare for the episode is to complete these sentences.
Doing this exercise will help you bring to your awareness the ways you are being a victim in your life, giving you the power to shift and become a victor.

• Something I complain about is...
• Something I blame is...
• A way I shame myself for is...
• If I were to take a little more responsibility for my happiness, I would...

Take Jodi's Happiness Quiz and increase your level of happiness!

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