386: Choose Happiness

I make no apologies for my life, for my happiness, not anymore anyway. For quite a while I believed that on some level my talking about happiness may seem insincere.  I have known nothing short of a life of such blessings.  I have a family that loves me and friends who support me in all things.  I have a roof over my head and a body that is strong and healthy.

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385: I Am Mortified: Demystifying Embarrassment

There are so many different components to embarrassment.  However, I think the most pivotal component is a sense of self-worth.  When you rely on validation from outside sources the sting of embarrassment is huge.  You feel as if everyone is judging you, assessing you.

In today's episode I talk about the ways to counteract the impact of embarrassment.

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384: Three Ways to Use Sadness to Become Happier

Like anger, we are taught at a young age to hide the parts of us that we do not fully appreciate.  Such is the case with sadness.  We are taught to put on a happy face for everyone, regardless of how we are feeling.

Today I talk about the reasons people choose not to express sadness and then go on to talk about the ways to use sadness to make you happier.

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