Podcast #507
 
HOW TO BE A HAPPIER PERSON






Everyone wants to be happy, but not everyone knows how to be happy, and how accessible happiness is to anyone, no matter your circumstances. People are sadder and sicker than ever before, but it doesn't have to be that way for you. Learn some easy, free and simple methods that you can apply to your life right now that will increase your happiness and make your life feel more vibrant, fulfilling and happy. Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/507
 
In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're talking about: 


How to be happy and feel like a happier personWhy happiness will create more success and opportunity in your lifeThe secret habits of happiness to apply to your life dailyBeing happy beyond your circumstancesHow to stay happy around unhappy or toxic people


 
REVIEW OF THE WEEK:



"A blessing" - SuperTeacher!



Trish, thank you so much for your blessed knowledge and wisdom in the subject of confidence. You aare such a blessing and give me so much strength! 



 
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HOW TO BE A HAPPIER PERSON



Know that you have control over your happiness.



Play around with, and understand how you express happiness.



Have happiness habits. 



Be intentional about the inputs in your life



Surround yourself with people who are happy.



Take responsibility - happiness is an inside job, not an outside one.



HAPPINESS - EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES



Reduce toxic load of information



Separate circumstances from happiness - be wary of statements like "when I am_____, then I will be happy"



Minimize influence of toxic people 


 
HAPPINESS - INTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES



Do the work on your mental management



Do the work of emotional maturation and learn how to feel your feelings



Do the work of gratitude and learning presence



Do the work of fighting against the 4 C's of Negativity


 
HAPPINESS - ACTIONABLE THINGS TO DO



Happiness Habits



Focusing your attention and constant redirection / parenting your brain



Create more adventure in your life



Take more risks



Challenge the status quo you've accepted



Create financial freedom for yourself



Reclaim your voice



Help others


 
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LISTENER OF THE EPISODE



TRISH. Wow!