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07/25/2023

Do you need help tracing your triggers and rewiring your brain from reactive to responsive? Happiness Incorporated can help. Contact cynthia@cynthiagossman.com or 757-635-5379

That's why it's your job to trace your triggers back to the source. Only you can pull them up from the root with awareness!

04/30/2023

Keep going. Small shaky steps also count. ❤️

04/28/2023

Individuals with high EQ are able to self reflect, problem solve, and manage their emotions effectively, breaking generational curses and dysfunctional beliefs and patterns.

04/27/2023

Love this! ❤️

Look for the Glimmers today… ✨✨✨

04/17/2023

04/16/2023

Peaks and troughs. Laughter and tears. Breakthroughs and breakdowns. Wins and losses. You and me. Life. ❤️

04/06/2023

Habits to Happiness #11
Respond vs React
Brilliant!

The Cockroach Theory

The cockroach theory for self-development

At a restaurant, a cockroach suddenly flew from somewhere and sat on a lady.

She started screaming out of fear.

With a panic-stricken face and trembling voice, she started jumping, with both her hands desperately trying to get rid of the cockroach.

Her reaction was contagious, as everyone in her group also got panicky.

The lady finally managed to push the cockroach away but ...it landed on another lady in the group.

Now, it was the turn of the other lady in the group to continue the drama.

The waiter rushed forward to their rescue.

In the relay of throwing, the cockroach next fell upon the waiter.

The waiter stood firm, composed himself and observed the behaviour of the cockroach on his shirt.

When he was confident enough, he grabbed it with his fingers and threw it out of the restaurant.

Sipping my coffee and watching the amusement, the antenna of my mind picked up a few thoughts and started wondering, was the cockroach responsible for their histrionic behaviour?

If so, then why was the waiter not disturbed?

He handled it near to perfection, without any chaos.

It is not the cockroach, but the inability of those people to handle the disturbance caused by the cockroach, that disturbed the ladies.

I realized that it is not the shouting of my father or my boss or my wife that disturbs me, but it's my inability to handle the disturbances caused by their shouting that disturbs me.

It's not the traffic jams on the road that disturbs me, but my inability to handle the disturbance caused by the traffic jam that disturbs me.

More than the problem, it's my reaction to the problem that creates chaos in my life.

Lessons learnt from the story:

I understood I should not react in life.

I should always respond.

The women reacted, whereas the waiter responded.

Reactions are always instinctive whereas responses are always well thought of.

A beautiful way to understand

LIFE.

The HAPPY person is not because Everything is RIGHT in his Life.

He is HAPPY because his Attitude towards Everything in his Life is Right!

credits to: Divya Bhrambhatt

03/29/2023

We all get stuck at times. It's easy to get swept into a downward spiral when work or life aren't going well.

Maybe you had a frustrating conversation at work or a friend bailed on you at the last minute for the second time this week.

Whatever it is that sets you off, you can take these steps to get back on course.

03/25/2023

What is emotional exhaustion?
Emotional exhaustion is a state of feeling emotionally worn-out and drained as a result of accumulated stress from your personal or work lives, or a combination of both. Emotional exhaustion is one of the signs of burnout.

Lack of energy, poor sleep, and decreased motivation can make it difficult to overcome emotional exhaustion. Over time, this chronic, stressed-out state can cause permanent damage to your health.

Anyone experiencing long-term stress can become emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed. In difficult times, emotional exhaustion can sneak up on you, but it’s never too late to get help.

What causes emotional exhaustion?
Experiencing some daily stress and anxiety is normal, but over time, chronic stress can take a toll on the body. Emotional exhaustion is caused by a long period of constant life stress, whether from personal stress at home or stress related to work.

What are the symptoms of emotional exhaustion?
The symptoms of emotional exhaustion can be both emotional and physical.
When people experience emotional exhaustion, it can make them feel emotionally drained, overwhelmed, and fatigued. These feelings tend to build up over a long period, though people may not notice the early warning signs.

This can have significant impacts on a person’s everyday life, relationships, and behavior. In this article, we discuss the symptoms, causes, and risk factors of emotional exhaustion, and we explore the many ways people can treat it or prevent it from happening.

How to treat emotional exhaustion
You can make certain lifestyle changes to help alleviate symptoms of emotional exhaustion. These techniques won’t be easy to carry out at first, but they’ll get easier as you begin to form healthier habits.

Making small changes in your daily habits can help manage your symptoms and prevent emotional burnout.

Where to get help:
Happiness Incorporated has 20+ years of experience in providing services to enhance emotional and mental wellness. We offer an alternative to 'traditional' therapy methods providing a holistic approach using proven techniques based on positive psychology and emotional intelligence in our let’s talk coaching therapy.

It’s time to get your happy back. Your emotional wealth and mental health will prosper. Do something today that your future self will thank you for.
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Sources: medicalnewstoday, healthline
Emotional exhaustion, feelings of hopelessness, and lack of life purpose can be overwhelming. If you’re having thoughts of su***de, call the toll-free National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

03/23/2023

Our challenge is not to be fearless but rather, courageous despite our fear.