What if I told you that the secret to having a happy life is as simple as community connection, letting go and amplifying the good in your life? It's true! But first, let me explain how I got there.
The answer is more simple than you might think.
The answer is more simple than you might think."Personal connection(s) are automatic mood boosters, while isolation is a mood buster,” says Dr. Robert Waldinger.
The answer is more simple than you might think."Personal connection(s) are automatic mood boosters, while isolation is a mood buster,” says Dr. Robert Waldinger.
The best way to live a happy life is to stop trying so hard to get everything "right" all the time -- and instead commit yourself to finding ways in which you can help others live happier lives as well!
The best way to live a happy life is to stop trying so hard to get everything "right" all the time -- and instead commit yourself to finding ways in which you can help others live happier lives as well!
People = Community = Connection
According to this Havard Study on Adult Development 1,271 people from age 18 to over 100 about their social experiences and mental well-being. The participants were asked about their close relationships, how often they felt isolated or alone during the day, whether they had a sense of belonging to a group or community and how often they experienced positive emotions—like joy or excitement.
The results revealed that ... "strong personal connections with others is an automatic mood booster while isolation is a mood buster" - Dr. Robert Waldinger. You can take steps to build up your community if you don’t already have one built in:
Join groups where you can connect with people who share similar interests as you do (this could be anything ranging from local book clubs at libraries to Facebook groups)
Volunteer your time by helping others in need or serving food at shelters once a month
Take on leadership roles within organizations that are important to you
What you need to know about Community
When you join a community, you're inviting a group of people into your life who will support and encourage you. They can help stave off feelings of isolation or loneliness by reminding you that there are other people out there like you who want to be around others too.
Community also helps us feel like we have meaning in our lives by giving us purpose, which is something many people lack in their day-to-day lives. When we're surrounded by supportive friends, it helps us feel like we belong somewhere—that our place on Earth has value and worth.
At the 100 Days of Discipline we have a group of people who gather at local calisthenics park to workout together. This accountability makes the workouts a fun weekly hangout and not a burden. This is an example of yet another benefit of community that often gets overlooked is that it allows us to share our burdens with others who will bear them alongside us, and hopefully make them lighter for all involved!
Letting go
Letting go of what you can’t control is so important in maintaining a happy life. I can’t control the fact that someone else might be rude or judgmental of me, but I can let
go of my feelings towards them and move on with my day. Letting go of the past is another essential part of letting go. If something happened in the past that left a bad taste in your mouth, don’t let it haunt you forever! We all make mistakes and there is no need to dwell on them because they won't change anything.
Letting go of expectations allows us to accept things as they are instead of always trying to make them better than they really are. It's okay not everything will work out perfectly; sometimes things just don't work out for whatever reason--and that's okay too! When we stop expecting perfection from ourselves or others around us then we can truly enjoy our lives without constant disappointment weighing down on us every day."
Amplify the good
Look for the good in your world. And when you do, it will be easier to find it everywhere else.
Look for the good in yourself.
Look for the good in others.
Look for the good in your community.
Look for the good in your country.
We are living in a time when we are more connected than ever before. Yet, there is still a longing for connection. We want to find meaning in our lives and feel like we matter to others. We want to experience joy and fulfillment through the people around us—whether they’re family, friends, or strangers on social media. The good news is that these things don’t require an enormous investment of time or money; they just require reaching out in your immediate community and seeking out those who will provide you with what you need most: community!
If you would like to see what 100 Days of Discipline is all about, then I encourage you to check out this 7 day free challenge where you get to sample some similar workouts that are included in our paid challenges. Instead of searching for a workout park nearby, you can join an online community of disciplined people. Just click below to get started for free!
