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How to be Content When Your Life Isn't Easy
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Episode 148:: November 7, 2023
How to Be Content When Your Life Isn’t Easy
Summary: In this episode, Amy discusses the concept of contentment and how it can be challenging to achieve when life isn’t easy. Amy explores the impact of unmet expectations, "if only" thinking, and comparison that contribute to our discontent. She shares personal stories and offers practical steps to help you shift your perspective, find gratitude, and embrace delight in your life.
Key Moments:
[3:10] Three traps that lead to discontent
[5:11] Endless "if onlys" suggest we're never enough
[9:08] Delight doesn't fix what's broken, gives us fuel to press on
[10:36] Noticing the good
Resources:
Is this what you expected? Lisa Qualls
On Delight and Why it Matters: Shauna Niequist
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