EP 574: How to Raise Your Baseline of Happiness and Well Being

We all have a baseline of happiness to which we return when the emotional reaction to an experience wears off. When we get the latest iPhone, we experience euphoric happiness for a time but then the newness wears off and we return back to our baseline position. Likewise, when we experience a loss of some kind, we will succumb to the heavy sadness as we reckon with what’s happened. But sooner or later this too wears off and we return to that same baseline of happiness. Here’s the thing: this baseline is not static. It is moveable. Meaning, we can elevate this baseline of happiness and well-being so that in the absence of anything ‘good’ or ‘bad’ we will dwell in lovely happiness and well-being. The way to elevate this baseline, believe it or not, is through deepened awareness of the process of our mind. I explain it all in today’s episode: Sometimes, getting into a regular practice to achieve this wonderful result is really hard. If that’s the case for you, it doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. It just means you need a little help. The good news is that help is closer and perhaps more affordable than you might think. The way to find out is to attend a coaching session and see for yourself. Even better news is that such a session is already paid for and awaiting you. Claim it here: https://calendly.com/artburns/45-min-coaching-session Are you enjoying the podcast/YouTube channel? If so, perhaps you’d consider supporting my work as a Patron. It’s super easy to set up and even a dollar or two every month can make a big difference. Click here to get started: https://www.patreon.com/artburns