Weekly: Apply your energy
Today, even if it's just for a moment or two, I want you to realize how remarkable you really are.
Think about what you have overcome in your life: the challenges, the heartbreaks, the loss, the fears.
Think about what you have accomplished so far: the impact you have made upon the world through the way you showed up every day, through the way you have used your talents, through the support you have given to others.
And think about the person that you have become: thoughtful, generous, kind, curious, and hopeful, always striving to learn more and improve upon yourself.
You are remarkable. Truly. And we're so lucky you're here.
Have a lovely weekend,
Stephanie Harrison, founder of The New Happy
This Week
When you see how remarkable you are, it won’t just change the way you relate to yourself. It will change the way that you relate to other people, too.
Old Happy culture raised us to believe that our value is based upon our performance and that other people are our competition. You have to battle it out and prove that you are the best, because only some people get to be remarkable—the winners. Keeping other people down becomes a common strategy, where people hurt others in order to quiet their insecurities.
When you let go of this Old Happy myth and realize that you are remarkable already, exactly as you are, you won’t ever spend another minute trying to keep others down. You will see that everyone else is remarkable, too, just as they are. You will recognize that everyone is on their own unique path and there’s no need to compare, contrast, or compete. You can focus on being your remarkable self and encouraging other people to be their own remarkable selves, too.
When life is no longer a competition, it’s possible for everyone to thrive.
More Tips and Tools
1. What you deserve — More than you believe.
2. How to achieve a dream — Small steps make it achievable and approachable.
3. Stop worrying about being consistent — Pursue joy instead.
4. How to really walk in someone's shoes — The practice of empathy.
5. The secret to getting unstuck — Break out of your rut.
Or listen to the podcast episodes (Apple, Spotify) from this week!
Community
Who inspires you and why?
"My teacher Doriana inspires me, because she is a professional who works with meaning and passion, she knows how to put boundaries but still make you feel close and cared for, those are valuable soft skills not just for psychologists, but all of us."
"My mother inspires me."
"I have two groups of people that inspire me. I admire all my friends, they have characteristics that I long to improve in myself. And, of course, several artists light my creativity."
"My nanny because she has a heart of gold."
My younger sister. She's grown into a bold, strong and kind woman. She's taught me how to voice my emotions to my parents. Most importantly, she's taught me how to love myself. I'm having a lot of fun following the steps of someone who used to be my tail growing up."
"My best friend. We have been friends for 21 years and during that time she has been through some rough times. Even amidst those struggles, she never gave up. She faced them with bravery and courage. She is incredibly giving and is constantly trying to find ways to make your life better or easier."
Inspiration
1. How one Paris neighborhood rediscovered conviviality (Guardian) — “City living doesn’t have to be unpleasant and anonymous. We want to create the atmosphere of a village in an urban space.”
2. Sinead O'Connor put herself out there before anyone else (Colossal) — A moving tribute to a truly brave woman and once-in-a-lifetime artist.
3. This 20-something transformed a care home into a community (Positive News) — Teun Toebes' story will move you—and make you think about the way we care for people.
Before You Go
No spam, just joy.
