Big Happy Life

Intending to life a particular way and living that way are not the same thing.

I've learned that the hard way over the last few weeks.

This episode was supposed to be the first in the 6-part "Intentional Living Series". Instead, I share some of the pitfalls I've experienced in Intentional Living and what I've learned along the way.

The Intentional Living Series is still on the way and it'll be even better by the time it's finished!

Despite all the talk about happiness, it seems we're collectively becoming less happy so is it even possible to become happier or are we simply driving ourselves a crazy with an unobtainable ideal?

Welcome back! It's the first episode of Season 2 and you'll notice a bit of a change.

Season 1 was all about sharing information. Season 2 is about taking action where it's needed so we actually start to see the improvements we're hoping for in our lives.

This episode helps you see where Big Happy Life is going so you're able to decide whether it's headed in a useful direction for you.

I'd love to hear from you so please post comments or questions if you have them.

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This last episode until the Big Happy Life podcast returns in October 2019. 

This week, we're looking at 5 strategies you can use to direct your attention, take control of your thinking and alter your perspective when 'positive thinking' feels out of reach.

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Although most of us accept the changing seasons without question, we put pressure on ourselves to maintain a 'year-round summer' when it comes to our happiness.

By thinking this way we put massive pressure on ourselves to keep the good times (summers) going for as long as possible. We also potentially make the lows feel worse and last longer - and we miss valuable opportunities to learn from them.

In this episode I explore the different 'seasons' and discuss how each one adds something the others cannot. 

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When levels of serotonin are low, you might experience anxiety, low mood or depression, trouble sleeping, irritability, low energy, low self-esteem and a whole host of other symptoms so it's easy to see why it might be useful to keep levels topped up.

This episode offers tips for boosting serotonin levels naturally.

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There are 4 brain chemicals associated with happiness - Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin and Endorphins.

This episode explores what each one does and how to achieve a balance so you experience all of them.

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In this episode I talk to Jessica Rashleigh about how she manages to do it all and have it all.

Both inspiring and practical, Jessica shares her story as well as loads of great tips and advice.

For links to her website, social media profile and her free Dream Routine printable, visit the show notes page here. 

Have you ever thought "I just don't have the willpower to do this"?

This episode explores the nature of willpower and how to train and boost it so you're better able to make the changes you want to make.

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When it comes to habits, it's almost like you have two selves - the one who will accept short term pain for long term gain and the one who wants to feel good right now.

This episode looks at how to build rewarding experiences into the process of starting new habits and how to remove some of the pain associated with giving up old habits.

We also explore how to use setbacks as tools to make you stronger, more prepared and more resilient as your new habits embed.

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