Happiness is Optional (And It's a Choice)

Happiness is optional AND it's a choice - both are true. In this episode, I explore how these two ideas work together, the unconscious choices keeping you stuck, and how to start choosing consciously. Featuring a story about my friend who's lost some choices but still chooses joy - and what that teaches me about the privilege of choosing.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Happiness is optional - you're not required to be happy, and you're not failing if you're notHappiness is also a choice - when you're ready, you can cultivate it consciouslyWe're all making choices unconsciously (staying in draining situations, letting fear decide, replaying the past, waiting to be "ready," putting others first)(3 practical steps) How to start choosing happiness consciously Conscious choosing starts with noticing - just seeing what you're choosing right now = AWARENESSAsk yourself 'Is this choice serving my wellbeing?'One small conscious choice, repeated over time, creates a different lifeRemember - You can't change what you can't see and you just need to make ONE choiceMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklHappy for No Reason by Marci ShimoffYou-phoria: The Art of Authenticity by Gina HainesCONNECT WITH GINA:🌐 Website: ginahaines.com Facebook: Join the community 📺 GinaHainesTV: Watch hereSUBSCRIBE:I'd love to have you on board :)Coming soon: I'm releasing a quiz where you discover what's holding you unconsciously back. It's super cool and I can't wait to share it with you. Keep an eye out for it and have a great week - xxxG