Everyday Happiness - Finding Harmony and Bliss
Education:Self-Improvement
Today I chatted with my friend Sara Rennie about how she defines happiness - and what happiness really means to her. It’s a great perspective, we even get into control. I can’t wait for you to tune in.
Transcript:
Katie:
Welcome to Everyday Happiness, where we create lasting happiness in about 2 minutes a day through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life.
I'm your host, Katie Jefcoat, and today I'm with my friend Sara Rennie, and I'm asking her how she defines happiness.
Hi Sara, welcome to the show.
Sara:
Hi Katie, thanks for having me with you today.
Katie:
Well, I'm excited to hear how you define happiness?
Sara:
Well, first and foremost, the rule that I go by is that I am the only person who can define happiness and bring happiness into my life.
So I don't put that responsibility on anybody but me. And I think I define happiness as finding peace within myself and the world around me.
Katie:
Oh, I love that. And you know what? You're so right.
Because how many times do we talk to our kids or even a girlfriend that's having a problem or something and she's like, they're making me so mad, or they're this or they're that.
And we forget that we're in charge of our own emotions, even if it sucks, we get to be in charge of that, right?
Sara:
Yes, absolutely.
So it's all about our reactions to what's happening around us. And so I think that when we realize that, that really puts a lot of control back in our hands. It is difficult, though, to remember that in times of crisis.
Katie:
It really is. And if you're someone like me or like Sara that likes to have that control, likes to have those buckets, those lanes with guardrails, this is going to blow your mind. Such a great way to look at happiness.
So thank you, Sarah, for sharing your wisdom.
And tune in tomorrow for more episodes of Everyday Happiness. And remember, kindness is contagious. So go out there and spread some kindness in the world today.
About Sara:
Sara is a Virginia native and now lives in Williamsburg, VA. After nearly 20 years in medical office administration, Sara chose to go back to school for massage therapy in Richmond. With her years of working with pain management healthcare practitioners, she has experience working with and understanding of many conditions which create acute and chronic pain and immobility to include those receiving active treatment for cancer and those whose lives have been affected by cancer.
In addition to private practice, she is an instructor and program coordinator for the Massage Therapy program at Brightpoint Community College. She has practiced for over 18 years and has enjoyed working with a variety of clients who strive to integrate non-invasive, non-pharmacologic approaches to their health and wellness.
You can find Sara at Srennielmt.massagetherapy.com
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