Ep. 299: The Grass Is Always Greener (Until It Isn't)

The grass on the other side of the fence always looks greener… until you get over there and it’s covered in ants or dog shit, or maybe it was just spray painted green. And at some point, you’re still going to have to water and mow it. The grass may look greener, but that doesn’t make it “better.” Spoiler alert: we aren’t actually talking about grass. We’re talking about everything: relationships, jobs, friends, homes, you name it. It can be so easy to compare the same old things that we have to whatever is shiny and new. And maybe that is what you want… but maybe you can learn to appreciate the grass you have, too.   New things are fun, but they lack depth [5:42] Understanding where you are in life [7:57] Owning the value of your own choices [10:30] If you want something else, try to cultivate it with what you have [13:15] Working through your “issues” will always help you [17:20] What you covet might not even be real [21:11] The answer is always to talk about your needs [24:31] Make the conscious choice to choose what you have [28:54] Your perception is always your choice [34:19] Getting caught up in our emotions [36:03]   thehappinessdiet.com   Get 20% OFF Organifi products at organifi.com using code ‘thebestlife’   Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you never have to miss an episode! Comments and questions can also be sent to [email protected], and you can head to thebestlifepodcast.com to join our Facebook Group.   FOLLOW US ON IG: @TheBestLifePodcast FOLLOW JILL: @jillfit FOLLOW DANNY J: @dannyjdotcom   You can also follow us on Facebook @Jill Coleman @Danny-JAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy