Becoming A Happiness Warrior
with Guest: Eric North
Almost twenty years ago, a few days before Easter of 2002, North was in the end stages of an almost ten-year abusive relationship. Life had lost its magic--he was mostly depressed, lonely, and very disconnected. He had lost his job, lost touch with his family, and had been living in a succession of cheap hotel rooms with an abusive partner. Living with an alcoholic or addict would be hard enough, but a physical and mental abuse adds an even deeper soul-destroying hell.
After a particularly violent event, he felt his inner strength return and knew that he would do anything from that moment on to change his life. He left right then with nowhere to go, an unpaid hotel bill, and barely enough money to survive for another day. As desperate as things were, he knew that he was going to turn his life around. On that day, the blueprint for what would become his new life as the Happiness Warrior was forged.
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Show Notes:
Becoming A Happiness Warrior
[4:45] Eric’s experience with depression.
[8:15] It doesn’t just take courage to leave an abusive relationship. Resources are neeed as well.
[11:10] Call to check on your friends.
- It will benefit both parties involved.
[12:25] Optimism is a double-edged sword.
- It can lead to you waiting around for something that isn’t going to happen.
[13:30] Eric’s reunion with his family.
[15:05] The process of forgiving yourself.
- Wasted time is a matter of perspective.
- Actions matter more than words.
[16:57] Happiness is a choice.
[20:20] Don’t start the day with social media.
[24:20] Eric’s decision to become a happiness warrior.
[33:40] Setting up a goo day.
- Give yourself permission to be happy.
- Start with daily affirmation.
- Connect your body to your mind.
- Help someone else feel happy.
[37:25] handling unforeseen circumstances.
[39:39] Being judgmental can drain your happiness.
[40:50] What about when your partner becomes insecure about your changes?
[50:15] Are business owners happier?
