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#684 Stop Taking Yourself So Seriously

The first step to having more fun in life is to stop taking yourself so seriously…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Fun, happiness, Podcasts.

#683 If You Want to Have More Fun Be More Impulsive

It’s good to have plans to do things you enjoy but don’t give up on spontaneity. If you want to have more fun be more impulsive.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Fun, happiness, Podcasts.

Put More Fun in Your Life

My wife was riding on a bike path as a little girl (probably seven or eight years old) approached from the opposite direction. Just before they crossed paths, a series of mud puddles presented themselves. In an attempt to remain clean and dry, my wife carefully plotted her path to avoid the puddles. As she was doing this, the little girl sped up and rode directly through the middle of each puddle letting out a shriek of delight as mud covered her beautiful outfit. It’s clear who had more fun in this situation. At some point in our lives we become “too mature” to do things like this.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Fun, happiness.

Self-Awareness

My mid 20’s were the most stressful period of my life. The irony is that there have been several periods that should have been far more stressful. The reason: I became self-aware in my early 30’s. That self-awareness provided perspective and brought me to realize that my stress was self-induced.

What is self-awareness

Self-awareness is having an understanding of your own personality such that you are in in tune with your weaknesses, your strengths, and your emotions. You are able to see yourself objectively. You have the knowingness that the essence of who you are goes beyond your job, your relationships, or your life situation.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in balance, empowerment, happiness, personal growth, Perspective.

#656 Living Life in the Present Moment

The happiest people spend a high percentage of their waking hours living life in the present moment. Here are some thoughts on how to be present more often.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Be present, happiness, Podcasts.

#621 Comfort In Your Primary Relationship

Comfort in your primary relationship is wonderful. Just be sure you don’t take your partner for granted.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in happiness, Podcasts, relationships.

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