How To Make Happiness Inevitable

“Happiness is not a feeling… one of the biggest reasons people don’t get happier is that they’re chasing a feeling… feelings are evidence of happiness… the three parts of happiness are enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning.” Arthur C. Brooks/author Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier. According to Brooks, if you want to get happier, you must develop the skills needed to: enjoy your life get satisfaction in your accomplishments understand the meaning of your existence In order to find what you really enjoy, ask yourself: What is enjoyable for me to: touch? taste? smell? see? hear? What acts of human goodness, kindness, or compassion bring me joy? What can I do to relieve someone’s suffering? What do I find witty, humorous, or amusing? Whose achievements do I delight in celebrating? What do I find beautiful, surprising, or amazing? What connections to people, places, nature, causes, spirit, or religion feel enjoyable to me? How Adults Play How To Rest Here are a few questions to help you remember what truly satisfies you: When do I notice feeling content because I’ve done something I want to do? When do I notice feeling content because I’ve done something I need to do? To help you get curious about creating a meaningful life, here are a few questions: How often am I present right here, right now? Am I attempting to balance the trivial many, or prioritizing the essential few? Have I identified my inherent gifts, and am I using them to contribute to others? Am I generous to others? Am I aware of why I do what I do? Do I make time for my passionate talents and favorite hobbies? Do I spend my time with energizing people? Do I give my dreams, goals, and positive thoughts as much air time as I devote to my frustrations, complaints, and gripes? Am I grateful? If we want to be happy, get in the habit of solving for what prevents you from: enjoying your life feeling satisfied living a meaningful life If you know you could use some support and accountability, email me to schedule a complimentary happy hour call: [email protected] Thank you for investing your valuable time and energy into listening to the podcast. I’m so very grateful for you.  If you enjoyed this episode, you can “tip the bartender” by rating and reviewing the podcast. Your review makes it easier for others to find the podcast.  Don’t forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button to be notified any time I pour out a new episode.    My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour: Intentional Intoxication Book   If you’re interested to know about how I can support you in overcoming the habit of escaping or chasing, I invite you to reach out to me by using the email below and we find a time to chat: [email protected]   For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory: Intoxication Inventory