This week Tess & Sarah talk to Brian Jones, a friend and former colleague of Sarah’s and a fellow therapist. Throughout this episode we constantly come back to finding balance and being in the here and now, instead of in the past or in the future, not only helps us to ground but often brings lots of happiness.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
Happiness is a cocktail of balance, contentment, and fulfillment
Being unhappy isn’t a bad thing: Without darkness you cannot have light and without light your cannot have darkness
Happiness isn’t external, it’s internal
Being present and in the NOW!
Take time to check-in regularly to see how things are going personally–the good and the bad–and see where adjustments can be made to support yourself better moving forward
Tess’ 10-Minute Method
We’re accountable for our own happiness, seeking help can be included in that
Even a 30sec cold shower can increase dopamine and decrease cortisol (stress hormone)
Pause, be in the moment to support, and reflect with compassion
Whatever you’re feeling in the moment, that’s probably what you should be feeling. It can be uncomfortable to sit in those emotions, but sitting in it for a bit and being okay sitting in it, amazing things can happen. And the next question is, what am I going to do now?
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse book mentioned by Brian
This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Be kind to yourself and kind to others. And on that note, go read The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy book Brian mentions!
(Side note: We have got the book and are reading it, too!)
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About our Guest:
Brian Jones is an integrative Therapist (person centred, CBT, solution focused) who has spent 6 years working as a therapist prior to this working within NHS & mental health for 13 years. He specialises in working with both adults and children with ADHD. Brian is also a co-host of The Therapy-Shed Podcast.
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About the Hosts:
Tess Jewell-Larsen, E-RYT 200, RPYT, C-IAYT candidate, is a Stress & Burnout coach who empowers women professionals, small business owners and high-achievers to leave burnout and stress in the ashes while they achieve balance, clarity, and creativity in their work and daily life.
For a Free 1:1 Burnout Breakthrough session book here: https://tessjewelllarsen.coach/
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Sarah Finnegan, MBACP (Accred), Dip Couns, PgDip CBT, PgDip SFP, is a qualified person centred counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist and systemic family practitioner. Sarah offers short and long therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups in a safe and confidential environment.
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