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On episode #137 I learn some new happiness habits with Matt O'Neill. Matt is a happiness expert, the host of the "Good Mood Revolution" podcast, and author of the book by the same name.

Highlights

• Sacrificing Joy for Success is a Myth: Joy doesn't need to be sacrificed for achievements like earning a degree or completing a project. Incorporating joy in the process is essential.
• Overwhelmed? Pause and ask, "Do I have to do this?" This moment of reflection gives control and allows for choosing joy in how tasks are approached.
• Balancing Responsibilities and Self-Love: Taking breaks and practicing self-care enhances personal happiness and improves relationships.
• Overachievers and Negative Emotions: Overachievers often feel overwhelmed, thinking "everything is on my shoulders." This mindset blocks happiness and success.
• Power of Taking Breaks: Breaks increase productivity and energy.
• Reframing Negative Emotions: 1. Recognize emotions like overwhelm, 2. Acknowledge that it's okay to seek help, 3. Understand that asking for help leads to greater success.
• Handling Life Crises: Suffering comes from resisting reality. Reframe difficult situations by: 1. Accepting the reality, 2. Finding gratitude in the moment, 3. Choosing to love the situation as it is.
• Happiness is a Choice: True joy comes from accepting and loving your reality, regardless of external circumstances.
• Blueprint for Happiness: 1. Acceptance - Fully accept situations without resistance, 2. Gratitude - Find something to be grateful for in difficult moments, 3. Love - Embrace and love your reality for sustainable joy.
• Spiritual Growth Through Hardship: Challenges are opportunities for spiritual growth, guiding us toward more love, understanding, and compassion.
• Eternal Perspective: Even traumatic experiences contribute to personal and spiritual development, essential for greater joy and fulfillment.
• Practice: Practice pausing, reflecting, and choosing joy in difficult situations.

Looking for the 8 eight primary negative mood? Shame, guilt, hopelessness, sadness, anxiety, desire, anger, and pride

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