Episode Title: What You Offer to Others, You Give to Yourself: Happiness Tools for Real Life
Welcome back to season five of The Happier You podcast! In this episode, Bona shares a powerful interview with Teri Murray, who participated in one of the early 21 Day Happiness Challenges. Together, they explore key happiness tools, including “What You Offer to Others, You Give to Yourself” and the importance of self-compassion.
Teri opens up about how she used these tools in her life, including helping her son navigate anxiety during the pandemic. Her journey reminds us that when we offer acceptance, kindness, and understanding to others, we are also working on giving those things to ourselves. Bona also reflects on the struggle we all face when learning new skills like self-compassion, sharing that it’s not always easy but is crucial for long-term happiness.
Key Takeaways:
- What You Offer to Others, You Give to Yourself: When we offer understanding and acceptance to others, we learn to offer it to ourselves.
- Self-Compassion: It’s normal to struggle; self-compassion helps us move through difficult moments with more grace.
- Personal Growth: Progress in happiness is an ongoing journey, not a destination.
Challenge for the Week: Take time to consider how you treat those around you. Are you offering kindness, patience, and understanding? As you do, remember that this kindness extends back to you. Offer yourself the same compassion when you’re facing challenges. Remember, What You Offer to Others, You Give to Yourself.
Quote of the Week:
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha
Links and Resources:
- Join my next Kickstart Your Happy course to get personalized happiness tools you can implement step-by-step in your life.
- Subscribe to The Happier You newsletter for more tips and tools to keep happiness top of mind!