#374: How I Get Through Tough Times & Find My Happiness with Heather!

Choosing Positivity

Choosing positivity is a powerful tool in navigating life's challenges. Heather Monahan emphasizes that happiness is a choice, even when circumstances are less than ideal. She shares her personal experiences of finding joy in small victories and surrounding herself with uplifting people 1. Heather advises that maintaining a positive outlook involves actively seeking out moments of gratitude and support from others.

Happiness is a choice. Choose happiness today. And in those moments that are rough, surround yourself by people that lift you up.

--- Heather Monahan

Additionally, she encourages engaging in activities that promote growth and confidence, such as attending masterclasses and learning from inspiring individuals 2.

   

Impact Through Service

Helping others can significantly boost personal happiness and well-being. Heather shares a touching story about speaking to fifth graders, highlighting how acts of service can be more fulfilling than any paid engagement 3. She notes that making time to help others, even when busy, can lead to a profound sense of self-worth and joy.

Doing that speech for these fifth graders meant more to me than, gosh, any speech I can think of over the last year.

--- Heather Monahan

Heather also discusses the importance of keeping positive feedback and moments of kindness as reminders of the impact one can have, which can be uplifting during tough times 4.