Life is beautiful but it can also be hard, in the immortal words of sexy Irish megastar Ronan Keating, life is a rollarcoaster you just got to ride it.

This week we delve into effective strategies for starting your morning with optimism and building daily habits that elevate your mood. We’ll examine the concept of "faking it until you make it" and uncover whether positivity is inherent or can be learned.

Discover the long-term advantages of embracing positivity and learn how to navigate common obstacles that may hinder your journey. We’ll share practical exercises to shift your focus from negativity to positivity, backed by scientific research.

Plus, we’ll discuss how to create an uplifting environment and debunk myths surrounding positivity. Tune in for insightful recommendations on books and resources to help you prioritize joy in your life.

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Resources Darren highlighted in this episode:

Books

• "The Happiness Advantage" by Shawn Achor: https://www.shawnachor.com/the-books/happiness-advantage/
• "Positivity" by Barbara Fredrickson: https://www.positivityratio.com/book.php
• "The Upward Spiral" by Alex Korb: https://www.alexkorb.com/the-upward-spiral
• "Hardwiring Happiness" by Rick Hanson: https://www.rickhanson.net/books/hardwiring-happiness/

Apps

• Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/
• Calm: https://www.calm.com/
• Three Good Things: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/three-good-things-a-happiness-journal/id1242079576
• Gratitude app: https://gratitude.plus/
• Daylio (mood tracking): https://daylio.net/

Other Resources

• VIA Character Strengths survey: https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths-via
• Barbara Fredrickson's Positivity Ratio: https://www.positivityratio.com/
• Self-Compassion resources by Dr. Kristin Neff: https://self-compassion.org/