Creating and Respecting Happiness: Yours, Mine, Ours
Episode Overview
Happiness starts and ends with you; it's your responsibility. Respect others' happiness without trying to control it. Set healthy boundaries to maintain personal joy. Avoid seeking constant validation from others. Use 'The Four Agreements' as a guide for balanced living.
Your day starts and ends with you. You have the power to find happiness and let joy explode.
Ever wondered if happiness is something you can create, respect in others, and develop collectively? In this episode of Encouragementology, professional life and recovery coach Kendell Boysen dives into the multi-faceted nature of happiness. Kendell explores how to cultivate personal joy, respect the happiness of others without trying to control it, and build a shared sense of happiness that lifts everyone up. She starts by breaking down the definitions of happiness, pleasure, and contentment, and how they interconnect yet differ.
Kendell shares her own journey of untangling her happiness from others, realising that true joy starts and ends with oneself. The episode delves into common pitfalls like seeking constant validation and sacrificing personal needs for others' satisfaction, providing practical tips to reclaim control over your own happiness. Kendell also highlights the importance of setting healthy boundaries, referencing Don Miguel Ruiz's 'The Four Agreements' as a framework for creating a balanced life.
With a mix of personal anecdotes and actionable advice, Kendell encourages listeners to reflect on their own happiness and make conscious choices that lead to a more fulfilling life. If you're someone who often puts others' needs before your own or struggles with maintaining personal joy amidst life's chaos, this episode offers valuable insights and strategies to help you find your own path to happiness.
Tune in for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion that promises to leave you with practical tools to enhance your well-being.