Jody Moore, an author and coach exploring coaching and religion, discusses her book 'Better Than Happy.' She shares insights on embracing discomfort as a path to fulfillment, and highlights how her faith has deepened through thought work. Jody delves into the impact of beliefs on personal perception and challenges traditional views. The emotional journey of writing her book showcases the transformative power of feedback. Ultimately, she emphasizes the intertwining of self-help principles with faith, encouraging a personal and flexible approach to both.
True fulfillment extends beyond happiness, involving discomfort and the balance between challenges and comfort for personal growth.
The integration of personal faith with life coaching techniques enriches individuals' spiritual journeys and promotes self-awareness in personal development.
Deep dives
The Concept of Better Than Happiness
Finding a state beyond mere happiness is explored, emphasizing that true fulfillment often requires embracing discomfort and sacrifice. The conversation highlights that people may crave relaxation, as evidenced by the initial excitement during lockdown, but often find that ease leads to boredom or emotional struggle. This suggests that maintaining a balance between challenges and comfort is crucial for personal growth. The idea is that a more meaningful life incorporates discomfort and the pursuit of progress rather than an endless quest for happiness.
Integrating Faith and Coaching
The integration of personal faith, specifically within the context of the Mormon tradition, and life coaching techniques is discussed as a key aspect of personal development. The speaker shares that their religious teachings, such as the importance of prayer and gratitude, complement coaching principles that promote positive thinking and self-awareness. By leveraging this combination, individuals can cultivate a deeper understanding of their spirituality while enhancing their self-help practices. This synergy illustrates that embracing both faith and coaching can significantly enrich one’s personal journey.
Challenges in Writing and Publishing a Book
The complexity of writing a book is detailed, highlighting the emotional and iterative nature of the process, which contrasts sharply with a more improvisational approach often preferred by the speaker. Feedback from early readers, particularly those from a faith-based background, presented challenges as they struggled to grasp certain coaching concepts. This necessitated refinements to make the material accessible and resonant with a broader audience. Ultimately, the speaker expressed a sense of accomplishment upon seeing the completed work, reflecting satisfaction and pride in its successful reception.
Bridging Communities through Spiritual Growth
The importance of creating a bridge between the self-help community and religious groups is emphasized, encouraging dialogue and understanding between the two sectors. The hope is that individuals from faith backgrounds who typically shy away from self-help can find value in coaching techniques while also appealing to self-help practitioners to reconsider their views on spirituality. The dialogue aims to dismantle the rigid divisions that often exist and promotes the idea that both faith and personal development can coexist harmoniously. This interaction fosters a more inclusive environment where individuals can explore spirituality through the lens of personal growth.
Did you know there’s something even better than happiness?
According to my guest today, there is.
In this episode, Jody Moore and I discuss her new book, the writing process, and how the Model can integrate with faith. Coaching and religion can support each other, and Jody shares how her faith has actually deepened since learning about thought work.
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