Be Happier in Spite of Your Life: From Imposter Syndrome to the Practice of Self-Compassion

Be Happier in Spite of Your Life: The Science Behind Why Be Happier

In this first episode of a two-part series, Host Anne Reid shares scientific data concerning the benefits of being happier. Anne covers the advantages of happiness, the science behind this feeling, and the role of our “happiness chemicals”. She shares the one thing needed for anyone to achieve the goal of being happier – no matter what is going on in our life at the moment.

Be Happier in Spite of Your Life: From Imposter Syndrome to the Practice of Self-Compassion

Today’s guest on Be Happier in Spite of Your Life explains to host, Anne Reid, how she learned to accept herself and develop self-compassion. Always curious and seeking, Elizabeth Robinson, EdD, discovered mindfulness and meditation. These practices allowed her to realize that, as a military brat with the constant moves and attempts to fit into new places, she developed Imposter Syndrome. Elizabeth acknowledges that for the majority of her life, she always felt that she was playing a part, and she even majored in theater in college where she could pretend to be other people!

Be Happier in Spite of Your Life: Overcoming Procrastination Enabled Her to Live Her Dream

Today’s guest, Paty Johnston, the creator of 30 Days to Stop Procrastinating, shares with Host, Anne Reid, how she was able to overcome her own procrastination and attain her lifelong dream. With a goal of visiting 100 countries before the end of 2024, she discusses how believing and taking action enabled her to live her dream. Practicing time management and focus, Paty structures her time to be able to coach and welcome new clients as she travels from country to country.

Be Happier in Spite of Your Life: Help for Parents of Children with Disabilities!

Host Anne Reid discusses her own lived experience raising children with disabilities. She freely admits to having frequently felt helpless, hopeless, and overwhelmed most of the time! Anne shares many things she learned the hard way and explores things she would have done differently. In hindsight, Anne recognizes that many of the principles she uses to be happy in her own life, she developed from her parenting experience.

Be Happier in Spite of Your Life: Writing an Amazon Best Seller

Host, Anne Reid, and Jenn Henry, the author of RESILIENCY, discuss Jenn’s story of earning the status of an Amazon Best Seller. Additionally, Jenn is a finalist for a CIBA award (Chanticleer International Book Awards). Jenn’s book is a simple and powerful primer on how to take action and move past fears to create the life of your dreams.