Happiness is an Inside Job: How to Find Lasting Joy and Inner Peace

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What if the key to happiness isn’t found in external success, but within yourself? In this episode, we explore why happiness is an inside job and how shifting your mindset can help you find lasting joy, inner peace, and personal fulfillment.

You'll discover the two things you can truly control—your thoughts and actions—and how mastering them can reduce stress, increase confidence, and bring more meaning to your life. We discuss the power of presence and mindfulness, helping you break free from overthinking and live more in the moment. Plus, we share practical strategies to overcome social media overwhelm, stop doomscrolling, and protect your mental well-being.

Through real-life experiences and expert insights, we’ll also dive into how to identify your core values, why they shape your decisions, and how aligning with them can bring clarity and purpose. Whether you're feeling stuck, searching for more meaning, or just looking for ways to feel happier every day, this conversation will help you reframe your mindset and take back control of your happiness.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ The two things you can actually control in life (and why they matter)
✔️ How to respond vs. react to thoughts and emotions
✔️ The secret to finding joy and inner peace through mindfulness
✔️ Why social media is draining your happiness—and how to take back control
✔️ How to discover your core values and align them with your daily life
✔️ The difference between happiness and contentment—and why it matters

If you’re ready to stop searching for happiness in the wrong places and start cultivating it from within, this episode is for you! 🎧✨

About David James

Dave James helps business owners and professionals speak with authenticity, confidence, and presence. A former healthcare professional turned speaker, host, and coach, Dave’s approach focuses on helping people be seen and heard without turning them into stage robots.
As a professional speaker, Dave has delivered keynotes on authenticity, presence, and connection, including his talk “How to Be a Happy Human.” He also runs speaker coaching workshops and one-to-one coaching, helping clients refine their content, delivery, and confidence using his Brain-Page-Stage framework.
Dave’s background in healthcare, combined with his experience in stand-up comedy, gives him a unique perspective on presence, storytelling, and engaging audiences. He believes that great speaking is about human connection first, skills second.