Weekly: What matters most
Old Happy: "I have to do it all."
New Happy: "I can focus on what matters most to me."
One of the ways that Old Happy culture makes us miserable is by convincing us that we have to do everything, get everything, and be everything. You spread your energy out in a million directions trying to achieve an impossible task, leaving you overwhelmed, dissatisfied, and exhausted.
Instead, I advise taking a different approach: prioritize what matters most to you, devoting all of your energy towards the few things that really bring you joy.
Try this five minute exercise: write down a list of what is most important to you in your life. That could be a community you're a part of, a meaningful career, your friends and family, your well-being, or your hobbies. Then, compare it to how you're currently spending your time.
What do you need to let go of so that you can devote your energy towards the items on your list? For in prioritizing what matters most, you're not really giving something up—you're creating space for what fills you up.
Tips and Tools
1. Feelings after talking about them — This week's animation.
2. What you think — Our beliefs drive our behaviors.
3. Day by day — Be gentle with yourself.
4. To fix loneliness — We must reach out.
5. How to repair — What to do when you're in conflict.
More from TNH
Book — Order New Happy today to find true happiness.
Podcast — Get a daily morning pep talk — in five minutes or less
Speaking — Book us to speak to your team about well-being, resilience, and productivity.
Articles — Read more articles on our website.
Community
What does a good life mean to you?
"Feeling safe, useful and happy most of the time."
"Getting to make a difference to someone or something."
"Meaningful work, supportive relationships, joy."
"Being okay with your choices, no matter the outcome."
"Meaningful conversations and noticing the flowers."
"Doing things that make you fulfilled and being kind to others."
"Living with intention and finding the love in everything."
Before You Go
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