048: Circumstantial Happiness

How many times throughout the week do we play the "If Only" game? Think: If only I had a higher budget, I could afford that apartment/car/clothing/etc. If only I had a tech team, I could crush the online game. If only I looked like that, I could avoid feeling like this. If Onlys hold us in a loop of constant longing; constantly believing that our happiness is way far out of reach. Positive affirmations don't cut it without a solid base to make them work. And for most of us, it's marathon-level difficult to "affirmation" our way out of a feeling like worthlessness, shame, or lack that cuts super deep. If Onlys can get us feeling downer than down, and at their worst, stop us from taking any proactive action in our lives. This episode is all about how to move PAST the If Onlys and get back on a proactive path that's also pragmatic for where you are in this very moment. ***** This episode of the WANTcast is sponsored by FabFitFun, the seasonal subscription box that truly delivers. Use code WANT for $10 off your first box ($39.99, such a steal!) at http://www.fabfitfun.com ***** If you liked this show, make sure to sign up at womenagainstnegativetalk.com for weekly WANT tips, tools, and resources to shift around your negative self talk patterns. Be sure to subscribe in itunes and leave a five-star review if you're feeling it, so that iTunes knows to get it into people's ears AND so that future guests can get excited when I approach them to be on the pod. All that stuff helps the algorythms and goes a long way, plus, I love knowing what you're enjoying and why, so I can give you more of it!