Practically Happy

Did you know you are not your emotions? Sometimes it feels natural to say we ARE mad, sad, or glad. When, in reality, those are things we FEEL. In this word swap episode, I share some insights that can help create distance between our identity and our emotions, inviting grace and patience in the process.

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This week I realized my cycle has been synched with class in the least effective possible way-- fatigue and stress on the days leading up to on-site classes. Part of being a human woman in the world! My favorite theory of the week is Anchoring. Hear all about it in happy class.

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What do you do when you realize things have gotten a little heavy in life? Lighten Up! My lightening up look like singing show tunes in the shower and dancing in the kitchen. What does yours look like?

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Our first big group project is turned-in! I loved learning more about how people make decisions and...drumroll please...how LESS is actually MORE! Seems like someone around here has felt that way for a while;)

Reference: Schwartz, B. (2004). The paradox of choice. ECCO. 

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As the weather in the northern hemisphere dips down into fall/winter temps, your active outdoor lifestyle may need a shift! I feel it, too, so today I share some ideas to stay active all winter long.

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Our second on-site for the MAPP program just ended, and I am eyeball deep in new information, ideas, and inspiration. Here's how it went!

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Do you find yourself frozen in indecision with big or small choices? Life gives us more and more options, and sometimes rather than help, that vast array actually begins to hurt. In this episode I share some tips to invite you from Decision Fatigue into Decision Ease.

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Am I cut out for this program? It is yet to be seen. I am learning a whole lot, and all of the information leads to more and more questions. I think this means I'm on the right track.

References:

Clifton, J. D., & Meindl, P. (2021). Parents think—incorrectly—that teaching their children that the world is a bad place is likely best for them. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 17(2), 182–197. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2021.2016907 

Haden, J. (2022, February 10). Want to raise happy, healthy, successful kids? don't teach them the world is a bad place, backed by science. Inc.com. Retrieved October 5, 2022, from https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/raise-happy-healthy-successful-entrepreneurial-kids-positivity-optimism-research-how-to-raise-happy-children.html 

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Do you suffer from the disease to please? Do you find yourself saying yes, when what you mean is no? In this episode Miranda outlines some easy-to-understand characteristics of People Pleasing, and helps with a few tips to avoid doing too much at your own expense.

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Do you ever exercise because you think it will feel good later? In this episode, I share a snippet of some research that has me rethinking my health behaviors and motivations.

Resources:

Van Cappellen, P., Rice, E. L., Catalino, L. I., & Fredrickson, B. L. (2017). Positive affective processes underlie positive health behaviour change. Psychology & Health, 33(1), 77–97. https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2017.1320798 

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