2 short posts from Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on increasing happiness by removing one thing and why smiling is good for your health.
Episode 1496: Increase Happiness by Removing this One Thing From Your Life AND Why Smiling is Good For You by Ellen Burgan
Ellen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a blog that inspires ideas to make life a little better for yourself and others. Ellen has a passion for bringing joy to her life and share her ideas with you.
The original posts are located here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/negative-thought/ & https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/why-smiling-is-good-for-you/
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1496: Increase Happiness by Removing this One Thing From Your Life AND Why Smiling is Good For You by Ellen Burgan

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Episode 3156:
Ellen Burgan's exploration on combating negative self-talk guides listeners through the transformative process of swapping harmful mental habits for empowering affirmations. By reframing self-critical thoughts into positive self-talk, Ellen illuminates a path to enhanced self-esteem and overall happiness.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/personal-development-shortcut-to-a-better-you/
Quotes to ponder:
"Beating yourself up, that inner critic in your head, negative self-talk, putting yourself down, it’s time to say goodbye to the self-destructive and disempowering voice in your head that steals your confidence and makes you feel bad about yourself."
"With that attitude, you won’t get it. Instead, believe in yourself and always think positively. Give yourself a pep talk and tell yourself that you CAN do it!"
"Don’t those words bring on a much better feeling than 'I’ll never be good at that?' Acknowledging even the smallest step forward is very empowering."
Episode references:
Abraham-Hicks: https://www.abraham-hicks.com
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3156: How to Free Yourself From the Bad Habit of Negative Self-Talk by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy

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Episode 3155:
Explore the enriching world of minimalism with Catherine from CommonSenseLiving.ca in "Less is More," where you'll discover how embracing less can enhance your life's quality. Unpack the secrets of living a fulfilled life through intentional living, the joy of a minimalist lifestyle, and the power of gratitude.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.commonsenseliving.ca/post/less-is-more
Quotes to ponder:
"Becoming minimalist frees us to live a bigger life with a more passionate pursuit of our greatest purpose and goals."
"Learning to live with less does not mean your life is not abundant. It clears up more space for the things that matter."
Episode references:
The More of Less: https://a.co/d/5HDViBk
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3155: Less is More by Catherine of Common Sense Living on Minimalism & Simple Living

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Episode 3154:
Discover effective strategies to conquer common barriers to success in Brian Tracy's enlightening article. Tracy emphasizes the importance of setting specific, measurable, and realistic goals, providing actionable tips to help you define and achieve your personal and professional objectives. Listen and learn how to transform vague desires into concrete achievements.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/personal-successnot-achieving-success/
Quotes to ponder:
"Setting goals gives you both long-term vision and short-term motivation."
"Specific goals are helpful because when you spell out exactly what you want to do, it’s easier to envision yourself doing it - and then to go through the motions."
"Adding a deadline to each goal you set is essential - when you add a deadline to your goals, you’ll be much more motivated to work towards them and ensure you reach them before the time is up."
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3154: 5 Reasons Why You’re Not Achieving Success (& How To Overcome Them) by Brian Tracy

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Episode 3153:
Explore practical coping strategies for social anxiety with Greg Audino as he addresses a listener's quest for better tools to manage anxiety in social settings. Delving into the nuances of individual coping mechanisms and the integration of thought processes, this episode offers tailored advice to transform your approach to social anxiety and foster meaningful connections, even in challenging environments.
Quotes to ponder:
"Social anxiety is something that I’ve always had, and I’m looking for better coping strategies when I’m feeling it."
"I don’t want to practice going to a bar and talking to people, I want ideas for how to manage the anxiety when I’m already at the bar and feeling it instead of being paralyzed with thoughts."
"What if, when you’re at that bar and you’re feeling uncomfortable, you direct your thoughts towards questions like: What’s the worst thing that would happen if I talked to that person over there?"
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3153: Q&A - Social Anxiety Coping Strategies - Thoughts and Strategies For Managing Social Anxiety and Therapy

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Episode number: 3152
Leo Babauta's "Give Up Comfort" explores the allure and pitfalls of our obsession with comfort, especially in unfamiliar situations like travel. Babauta challenges us to embrace insecurity and discomfort, illustrating through personal experiences how this shift can transform our approach to life's uncertainties, leading to growth and a deeper sense of presence.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/comfort/
Quotes to ponder:
"What if we could dive fully into the insecurity of the situation, and stay in the insecurity without needing to change it?"
Episode references:
"The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment" by Eckhart Tolle: https://a.co/d/bi3UcJC
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1496: Increase Happiness by Removing this One Thing From Your Life AND Why Smiling is Good For You by Ellen Burgan

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