{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c79d20712a24d4a146923a3/65f7fbd95765b6001609ed04?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 422 - 9 Ways to Be Happier ","description":"<p>Happiness is much more than smiling our way through life and humming songs while watering the plants; it is an emotional state with positive effects on well-being and overall satisfaction. The best part is that it is achievable. Pursuing happiness can lead to better relationships, mental and physical health, and a positive outlook on life, among many other benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>In this episode, </strong>we go through nine ways to significantly impact your happiness levels; we learn about the effects of pursuing happiness and how that pursuit impacts our lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Throughout our conversation, we debunk the belief that happiness is the absence of sadness, use three analogies to explain the happiness cycle in our lives, learn the importance of stop asking WHY things happen to us and start asking what we can learn from them, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tune in to <strong>Episode 422 </strong>of <strong>Becoming Your Best</strong> and learn these simple tricks to positively impact and affect your happiness.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>About the noise that gets in our way of understanding happiness (2:40)&nbsp;</li><li>Happiness is not the absence of sadness (6:00)&nbsp;</li><li>The seasons of happiness (8:10)&nbsp;</li><li>The importance of meaningful connections (11:20)&nbsp;</li><li>Can music make you happy? (15:20)&nbsp;</li><li>What does \"live your truth\" really mean? (20:00)&nbsp;</li><li>Don't ask \"why,\" ask what you can learn from what happened (23:40)&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.becomingyourbest.com/episode-265-life-lessons-with-joe-ojile/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Episode 265: Life Lessons with Joe Ojile</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Becoming Your Best Resources:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.becomingyourbest.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Becoming Your Best Website</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.becomingyourbestuniversity.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Becoming Your Best University Website</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"http://store.becomingyourbest.com/books/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Becoming Your Best Library</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:support@becomingyourbest.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">support@becomingyourbest.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Book: <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Your-Best-Principles-Successful/dp/B01JJQQ2V6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=becoming+your+best+the+12+principles&amp;qid=1585041465&amp;s=audible&amp;sr=1-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Book: <a href=\"https://www.becomingyourbest.com/conquer-anxiety-book/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/2428361534145106\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>","author_name":"Steve Shallenberger: Successful Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, and Bestselling Author | Rob Shallenberger: Former Fighter Pilot, Author, Executive Coach, and Corporate Trainer"}