28: Pull the Stick Out of Your @$$ with Bruce Serbin

Learning to take life for what it is and make the best of it is one of the most freeing things you can ever do. It's important to let go of our impulses for control and to let life happen to us. Today's guest, Bruce Serbin, has worked as a publicist for over 20 years and has recently published his own book, Pull the Stick out of Your @$$.  In this conversation with Danny Bader, Bruce shares what it truly means to live lightly and have a positive vision for yourself. They discuss the importance of having the ability to laugh at yourself, putting yourself first, and not taking life too seriously. Join Danny in this light and uplifting episode to learn more about how you can find freedom in your own journey.  Show Highlights:  Bruce shares what drew him to tv and various experiences he's had in his career Bruce talks about his new book and what inspired it  Pulling the stick out means to live lightly, let things go and go with the flow  There's a behavioral aspect of ourselves we can learn to control outside of mental health imbalances  Learning to laugh at yourself takes the power from everyone else  Stopping the urge to plan everything is another strategy to let go of being uptight Integrating spontaneity and self-care into daily life can relieve stress  Putting yourself first isn't selfish and puts you in a situation to be of service to others  Overcoming panic attacks is no easy task but there are strategies to help connect you back to the present moment  Hardship brings lessons and growth  Finding safety and comfort in yourself  Bruce discusses reflecting on life and the importance of being present  Realistic thinking is the goal, not toxic positivity  Recognizing you need help and not being afraid to get it is the first step to making progress  Laugh off and learn from your mistakes instead of dwelling on them  Being nice is more important than ever    Links:  https://www.dannybader.com Contact Bruce:  http://pullthestick.com http://serbinmedia.com Resources:  http://www.phobia-anxiety.org