Tessa, thanks for sharing and taking this step to upload a video. You mentioned grounded, expectations and anxious. Sometimes it can be as easy as moving in the sun to become grounded (and sometimes this first step is just the one that keeps us from doing it). I'm trying to find lasting balance with Mo Gawdat's 'Solve for Happiness'. In this book he approaches finding happiness from an analytical standpoint by solving the 'happiness equation' (which goes back to our expectations). This book helped me to adjust my expectations. If it works on the long run, I'll have to see (just finishing the book). But 90% through the book I already have an idea on how to cope with anxiety (we all have at some point), so it may help you, too.
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Thanks! I will defiantly check out this book. I believe expectation has a lot to do with happiness and anxiety for sure. Isn't is amazing when you find a book that can explain ways to change our perception and point us into the right direction? Love it :)
Isn't it! Your video matched up with major ideas from the book. It took Mo Gawdat around 10 years to set up his happiness equation, and it even helped him and his family through losing his son at a young age. I really feel I've come across a life-changing book. Once you are reading it, it'd be nice to hear how you find it :)
I'll be sure to let you know, it sounds super interesting and totally something I'd enjoy reading. Thanks again for recommending it!
Sounds nice, I look forward to it! I'll be posting about it soon. For now, if you like you can start with the Happy List from the book. Think of 10 things you like at a quiet moment (daily Happy List) and make sure to update your permanent Happy List. I work on the permanent one weekly. It can be ordinary things, like the smell of coffee in the morning, the smile of someone etc. At least when making that list, one is happy. And then we should keep the list in form of photos always with us and available - as a photo album on our smart phone or a literal photo book to carry around.