Rediscovering Joy: Barbara Stevens' Guide to Post-Breakup Happiness
Happiness comes from within and should never be dependent on external factors and material possessions such as houses, cars, jobs and other people.
Breakups can feel like the end of the world, leaving you lost and anxious about what comes next. But in this episode of the Breakup Recovery Podcast, Barbara Stevens offers a beacon of hope. She shares a variety of strategies to help you find happiness again after a breakup. One of her first pieces of advice is to accept what you can't change.
Letting go of resentment and bitterness frees you to focus on what you can control, like your thoughts, living situation, or job. Barbara also emphasizes that true happiness comes from within, not from external factors like possessions or other people. She suggests practicing mindfulness and meditation to help center your thoughts and actions on what brings you joy. And if those methods don't resonate with you, she encourages trying different approaches until you find what works. The key takeaway?
Happiness after a breakup is not only possible but achievable with effort and an open mind. As Barbara puts it, 'Breaking up does not signal the end of you ever having happy feelings again'. Tune in to this episode for practical tips and start your journey toward rediscovering joy.