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Happy By Design: Happiness Among The Chaos

Hi, dear friend! Welcome back. In today's episode, we delve deep into understanding and managing our mind, emotions, and thoughts, especially amidst the challenges of negative thinking and chronic health issues. Let's dive into the insights and revelations from today's episode.

Episode Highlights:

• A Heartfelt Return: Sharing my journey of declining health and why I had to pause the podcast. Despite ongoing challenges, I'm back with shorter episodes, aiming for two per month.
• The Power of Negative Thoughts: How a single thought, "What's the point?", spiraled into a pervasive negative mindset, deeply affecting my mental and emotional well-being.
• Impact on Relationships: How my declining health and negative mindset strained my relationships with my family and even my faith. Recognizing and addressing these issues was a crucial step in my journey.
• A Pivotal Realization: The moment my daughter's reaction made me realize the extent of my anger and its impact on my loved ones. This was a turning point in regaining control over my emotions.
• Practical Tips for Recovery: Sharing the steps I took to start overcoming negative thought spirals, including self-reflection, seeking support, and being compassionate with myself.
• Embracing the Journey: Despite the hardships, I talk about the importance of creating something beautiful out of difficult experiences and how the 'Happy By Design' journal can help in fostering a positive mindset.