Edrina shares her understanding of self-love and how she employs it on a regular basis. Her ideologies were inspired by Madison Prewett Troutt’s books, “The Love Everybody Wants.” She defines self love as compassionate, kind and a necessity. Without self love it’s possible to become one’s own worst enemy but with it we can function at our full potential to love others too. Edrina’s views are also influenced by her Christian background but hopes it will be hopeful to all audiences.

**This content is intended to share personal experience and not to offer advice.**

Edrina shares how choosing to live her life as a Christian and believing in God has added to the fullness of her life. From faith she has found purpose, appreciation for those around her, ways to handle the unknown and a sense of peace. This episode is intended to share her life’s experience and understanding of Christianity.

Edrina her lessons from Dr. Amen’s “You Happier” a book on creating the life you want. She talks about what she understands happiness is and her daily habits to pursue a life of happiness. A life of happiness is created from collecting and being aware of the happy moments in our lives. It also involves taking care of basic physical and emotional needs as well as nourishing relationships.

**This content is meant to share life experience and not intended for advice.**

In this episode, Edrina shares the lessons she learnt reading “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”. She focuses on what it means to look out for one another in relationships and how humility is a gateway into peace and harmony. Edrina also discusses a Biblical perspective on submission for conflict resolution and how it ironically leads to the elevation of others including ourselves.

**This content is meant to share personal experiences and is not intended to give advice.**

Edrina explores her thoughts on gratitude and how she’s found a way to enjoy life with less. A full life isn’t defined by what we have or who we are surrounded with but how we view what we already have. How we give thanks for the experience of life the blessings of friendship and family. She also talks about how she’s been able to practice gratitude in her life and the benefits she found in the habit as a foreigner in her 20s and single.

In this episode, Edrina looks at habits for taking care of our mental health. She takes time to explore:

1. ​ ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts)
2. ​Examples on what they look like in everyday life
3. ​Habits she’s found to be useful in taking care of the mind against ANTs.

She found inspiration for this podcast by listening to “You Happier” a self-help book on building a life you enjoy. ANTs is a term derived by Dr. Amen, an American psychiatrist and neuroscientist. The original works can be found on his website, https://www.amenclinics.com/blog/negative-thinking-do-you-have-an-ant-infestation-in-your-head/. The episode was recorded 08/08/24.

**Content in this episode is not meant for diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. If seeking help, contact a healthcare professional.**