An inspiring and effective collection of strategies for prioritising what really matters in life
In Happiness First:14 Habits Draining Your Joy (and How to Reclaim It), motivation and personal development expert, Jackson Ogunyemi, delivers an inspiring new discussion of how to achieve happiness in a world of constant busyness. The author explains how to find a sustainable balance between achievement and fulfilment.
Youll learn how to make your health and happiness your number one priority and learn to better serve your family and values. Youll also discover how to show up empowered and excited about the people you care for and serve.
Inside the book:
Reconnect with the main purpose of your existence and rekindle your passion for the things that actually matter in your life Actionable strategies for getting off the hamster wheel that life has become for so many people Motivation to help you reconnect with the people and values that can make you truly happy
Perfect for busy professionals who struggle to see past the day-to-day deluge of busyness, Happiness First is an insightful and exciting new take on building a balanced, fulfilling, and productive life.
Acknowledgements
Dedication I
Contents
Foreword
Introduction: The Wake-Up Call I Didn't See Coming
ACT I, SCENE 1: The Trial
ACT I, SCENE 2: The Guide Appears
ACT II: The 14 Doors (or Costly Habits)
ACT II, SCENE 1: Say YES to Everything
ACT II, SCENE 2: Crave Other People's Attention
ACT II, SCENE 3: Cancel Special Occasions with Family
ACT II, SCENE 4: Don't Workout at All
ACT II, SCENE 5: Create Time for Toxic People
ACT II, SCENE 6: Overthink Everything
ACT II, SCENE 7: Chase Perfection Relentlessly
ACT II, SCENE 8: Make a Grudge List
ACT II, SCENE 9: Be Guided by Guilt
ACT II, SCENE 10: Buy Personal Development Books and Don't Read Them
ACT II, SCENE 11: Compare Yourself to Everyone
ACT II, SCENE 12: Complain About Everything
ACT II, SCENE 13: Avoid Delegation at All Costs
ACT II, SCENE 14: Glorify Busyness
ACT III: The Shift
ACT III, SCENE 1: The Aftermath in the Warehouse
ACT III, SCENE 2: Approaching the World with a SMILE
ACT III, SCENE 3: The SMILE Framework an Interlude with Jackson
ACT III, SCENE 4: The Return to the Warehouse
ACT III, SCENE 5: The Final VerdictRedemption
ACT IV: The Rebuild
ACT IV, SCENE 1: The 66-Day Redemption Challenge
ACT IV, SCENE 2: The HAPPINESS Hall of Fame
ACT IV, SCENE 3: Final Words from Jackson
Appendices & Extras
About the Author
