I'm back on an old path. Many moons ago I started to prioritize happiness; no big plan I just chose happiness. It was a moment...Thirty years later, I'm still working on my plan. This week, I found some good stuff.
Check out some ways I'm trying to make me...and you happier.
The YouTube episode...
Why I'm sharing... This is a beautiful talk including a wonderful story about a buddha statue. Trust me, you'll like it.
Tara Brach is a spiritual teacher and drops some serious self love wisdom in this talk. I love the idea that we are all just walking around with our lights ready to shine when we shed negative self talk or the roles within which we're stuck.
The episode...
Why I'm sharing... burnout is real! I tapped out after for 15 years working as a registered nurse.
I experienced most symptoms burnout: sadness, low energy, a perpetual feeling of being 'on,' and irritability. (The last one should be in caps.)
Amelia Nagoski, DMA delves into the topic of burnout and offers valuable tips to break free from the relentless stress cycle that is weighing you down.
If this episode leaves you wanting more, check out the book Burnout, The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Code by Amelia Nagoski, DMA and her sister Emily Nagoski, PhD.
The episode...
Why I'm sharing...because awe is free. What makes you go ooooh ahhhh? For me it's big trees, epic sunrises and soaking in the ocean. It looks like I'm not alone.
Dr Laurie Santos hosts The Happiness Lab and good news, according to this episode, awe can make you happier and healthier.
"Actor Tony Hale explains how everyday awe helps ease his anxieties, while UC Berkeley's Dacher Keltner shows us how to find awe in music, art, scenery... even in a walk around our block. And Dr Laurie explores the things that give her a sense of awe with the help of Mike Menzel - who built a space telescope that lets us see billions of years into the past."
Also...
I think this is pretty awe inspiring.
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