Choose to Be Happy

Happiness is a choice. 
Happiness on the job, happiness in life
How long will you wait before you demand the best for yourself?

Not jumping up and down happiness but general contentment and satisfaction.

“People are about as happy as they make up their mind to b.”
 this was said both by Will Rogers and Abraham Lincoln

Research shows that even if you force a smile, it can help you feel better off in the action that leads the mind.

 Coach refers to the work by Amy Cuddy, an American social psychologist, author, and speaker.
In her talk, she often talks about body movement and refers to the Wonder Woman pose as a way to bring up your mood and feel more powerful in the moment.

You can't think your way into happiness but can physically act your way.

Victor Frankel said you worked at things or some project, and you feel happier.
This ties into our previous podcast, where we talked about self-efficacy.
Much of this goes to mindset, as the coach says: You can clean toilets and be happy and miserable, as well as a CEO. 

Things that we think will make us happy, like a new car, ultimately just become another thing. A new purchase of anything often lasts as little as six weeks, like the purchase of a car. It is more in accomplishing things than the challenges we find happiness in doing.
The person cleaning or waxing the floors doing a good job feels happy, and the job feels better because they are so glad. 

Coach always liked the saying, “Do what you love, or love what you do.” 

 We need to decide to demand more for ourselves. In other words, I want to do more. Coach clarifies by saying both demand for yourself and demand of yourself.

 Realizing that we only have a limited amount of time on this earth—and we often forget that—can help us realize that we need to demand more of ourselves and from ourselves to fill and fulfill Our Lives.

An important concept to remember is that no matter what you do or what you buy, what's going on in your life, sometimes it's going to suck; they're going to be obstacles; it's just part of life; expect it, and accept it.  Remember that most things pass, both good and bad.

One thing that can enhance happiness, learning new skills

Leo refers to the book Make Your Bed First by Admiral William H McRaven.

Paying attention to what you say to yourself.
Control what you can and let go of what you can't
Stop banging your head 

Happiness is the pursuit of a worthwhile goal 
~Earl Nightingale 

Having a team to work with is motivating and can induce happiness!
We are social beings. 

Dennis’ new books should be out in late June 2024:

 Unleashing the Power of Connection
Discover the power of accountability partners and Mastermind groups: Stop procrastinating, build better habits, achieve your goals, and succeed.

“Live your life like it’s your last day,” Leo quips. “I did; now I am broke and in debt.” 

 Better live like you will die tomorrow, but live like you will live forever. 

 The best thing to do is pick one or two ideas and follow through. 
 
You don’t necessarily need more money to make you happy, or once you reach a certain level, more money isn’t as important as other things you may want to do.


Tips & Tools
First, make your bed 
Try new things 
Do what you love or love what you do 
Pay attention to your mindset, thoughts, and attitudes.
Change your internal talk-self talk
Eliminate toxic people 
Get clear 
Set boundaries 
Learn to say no

Book What Do You Say When You Talk To Yourself, Shad Helmster Ph.D.