5 Thought Friday

Solve for Happy; what could be better?! Here are my 5 Thoughts for the week!

1.       What I am currently reading, viewing, or listening to:

• Solve for Happy: Mo Gawdat

• The premise: “Gawdat questions some of the most fundamental aspects of our existence, shares the underlying reasons for suffering, and plots out a step-by-step process for achieving lifelong happiness and enduring contentment. He shows us how to view life through a clear lens, teaching us how to dispel the illusions that cloud our thinking; overcome the brain’s blind spots; and embrace five ultimate truths.”

2.       Gratitude Practice (for improved happiness):

• Grateful for Gratitude, which Mo Gawdat believes is the absolute answer to lasting happiness. Check out minutes 1:13:45 to 1:19:45, in the podcast in #3 below. Gawdat talks about how we need to look down to feel gratitude and not always look up to those with more. See the link to the podcast in #3 below.

3.       Wellness ideas to consider:

• Podcast with Mo Gawdat; Author of Solve for Happy speaking on Steven Bartlett’s podcast called The Diary of a CEO.

• This is a must-listen! It is so powerful in the process to reframe your thoughts to live a life of happiness and joy!!! I listened at 1.5x and thank you Tri for sharing this with me; It is truly life-changing content!

4. What I’m eating, drinking, buying, or whatever else is on my mind:

• Yoga Block Foam Wedges: I needed a tool for calf and knee stretches to continue improving overall stability. I am trying the DEAYOU brand based on a few ratings on Amazon, but not sure about the quality, so let’s see when they arrive!

5. Quote(s) I am Pondering:

• “…contrary to common belief, we don’t just experience two moods, happiness, and sadness. Depending on the kinds of thoughts we entertain, we may fall into a wider spectrum of states:

  • Allow your thoughts to be affected by illusions and you’ll be stuck in the state of confusion.

  • Think negative thoughts and you’ll end up in the state of suffering (unhappiness).

  • Suspend your thoughts by having fun and you’ll find yourself in the state of escape.

  • Think positive thoughts and agree with the events of life and you’ll reach the state of happiness.

  • Rise above the clutter of thought, grasp life for what it truly is, and you’ll perpetually live in a state of joy.

• Understanding the difference between those states and the reasons you end up in one or the other will help you build a solid happiness model—one that will lead you to happiness every time you apply it.” Mo Gawdat, Solve for Happy

• I am all for the last two bullets to live in a state of joy and happiness by reframing/managing my thoughts and rising above the clutter!!!!

Happy Friday!

Mike