Better Than Happy

Perfectionism is not the same as doing your very best. It is not the same as striving for more and better. Instead, it is a means by which we deprive ourselves of feelings of satisfaction, fulfillment and pride. Rather than having a realistic gauge of what is good and complete, we fixate on what is missing or wrong and it can impact so many areas of our lives. In today's episodes we'll explore some possible causes and as always, some things you can try at home to loosen your perfectionist tendencies. The post Ep 28. Perfectionism appeared first on Jody Moore.

When your beliefs make you unique and you tend to associate with people who share your values, the culture becomes strong and sometimes we don't pause to consider the difference between culture and doctrine. Other times we use the culture to remain in a place of spiritual immaturity. This episode will illustrate examples and teach you how to break this cycle. The post Ep 27. Culture vs. Doctrine appeared first on Jody Moore.

Sometimes I remind myself that nothing is truly "hard" unless I choose to believe that. But other times this causes conflict and chatter in my head that distracts me from reaching my goal so I just give in to the thought it is hard. But the good news is I can do hard things and doing the hard work minimizes the harder and hardest. Listen to this episode and you'll see what I mean. The post Ep 26. Hard, Harder, Hardest appeared first on Jody Moore.

What is happiness and how much happiness should we even expect to experience? On today's episode I talk about what I have learned in this area along with practical ways to invite more happiness into your life. The post Ep 25. Finding Authentic Happiness appeared first on Jody Moore.

Before you set goals or resolutions, think about what your focus will be for 2016. Having a word or a short phrase can be the simple re-direction that will ensure you are taking your life in the exact direction you want. This episode will explain why having the right focus will create the results you want, and give you a head start on choosing yours as you dive into the new year. The post Ep 24. Finding Your 2016 Focus appeared first on Jody Moore.

Ever wonder why one day you feel committed to do (or stop doing) something and the next day it's so easy not to follow through? Today's episode sheds some light on what's going on, highlights just how harmful this cycle can be, and provides some simple ways to end it. Why not make this the year you find more discipline, more follow through and more joy. Come on mama. Let's do it. The post Ep 23. Follow Through appeared first on Jody Moore.

It's holiday season which is beautiful and exciting and fun but often exhausting as well. Especially if you're a mom. On today's episode you'll learn some ways to generate more energy for yourself and enjoy getting more done. The post Ep 22. How To Have More Energy appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today you'll get some insight about why change, whether we invited it or not, causes so much overwhelm and frustration for many of us and what to do about it. You'll also get some insight from Gretchen Rubin about how to utilize change to create better habits and routines for yourself. The post Ep 21. Dealing With Change appeared first on Jody Moore.

When someone comes to you with bad news, what is the appropriate thing to say? Or when you can see how a friend is keeping herself stuck, how can you help her? And what if it's your kids? Well, good news. You're probably already doing it right. Tune in to today's episode to find out why. The post Ep 20. What to Say to Your Suffering Friend appeared first on Jody Moore.

When you think about the future what do you think about? Or do you find yourself defining who you are and what you're capable of by evidence from your past? The future is yours for the taking and accessing it can help you create a life you love. Find out more on today's episode all about the future. The post Ep 19. The Future appeared first on Jody Moore.