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Staying Connected: The Key to Well-Being

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“We are hardwired to connect with others; it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it there is suffering.”
~ Brené Brown

The age-old question: What is the key to well-being? What is the secret to happiness?

Is it to be rich and famous? To have a successful career? To be admired and respected?

Why are some people happier than others? How can people learn to be happier? Is there a secret to happiness?

Prof. Sonja Lyubomirsky has spent her career exploring these concepts. She asks:

What makes people happy?
Is happiness a good thing?
How and why can people learn to lead happier and more flourishing lives?

Professor Lyubomirsky runs a Positive Psychology Lab at the University of California, Riverside, and studies people who are happy. After hundreds of hours studying what makes people happy, she has compiled a list of the six major components leading to happiness:

Be grateful – Gratitude evokes positive feelings
Look on the bright side – optimism maintains a sunnier disposition. Lyubomirsky explains: “My students and I have found that truly happy individuals construe life events and daily situations in ways that seem to maintain their happiness, while unhappy individuals construe experiences in ways that seem to reinforce unhappiness.”
Savor the moment – Savoring positive moments offsets our negativity bias
Exercise – Exercise releases chemicals that lead to positive feelings
Meditate – Less stress, more happiness
Cultivate Relationships – Positive Social Connections are considered by many as the most important factor in well-being.

If you want to read more about this key to well-being, you can read about it in my recent article on Thrive Global. And if you want to watch a good video about the Power and Science of Social Connection, check out my latest blog post.

This Way Up Online Interactive Live Workshops

We just completed the fourth This Way Up Online Interactive Live Workshop. And what a fantastic workshop it was! There were eleven amazing women participating in this workshop from four different countries: Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US. Wonderful insights and experiences were shared. One participant, Trish from New Zealand, remarked:

“I really liked interacting with like-minded women, with very different personalities, all who were willing to be open and vulnerable to share their experiences. Extensive resource content– and knowing that it was all voluntary. I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of Patti’s workshop. Patti has a very warm and charismatic approach, which I relate to very well. I know it was very significant for my own spiritual and personal growth going forward.”

If you are interested in learning more about these online workshops, you can check out the workshop on my website. The next workshop will be starting soon, and I'm taking expressions of interest now. Let me know if you're interested!

Upcoming Summit: Spiritual Superhero

I’m so excited to be participating in the upcoming Spiritual Superheroes Online Summit! This event is hosted by the amazing Adrienne Lloren. She is a powerhouse! And it is going to be an incredible summit.

Adrienne Lloren is a Spiritual Hip-Hop Artist, Digital Content Creator, & Overall Happy Person on a mission to inspire and nurture the creative spirit. She is the host of "Spiritual Superhero", an online interview series that aims to provide soul-centred insights, wisdom, and real-life stories that leave people excited, empowered, and energized to unleash their soul's creative calling. She believes that the seeds of greatness planted in our hearts are there because we are meant to live them out.

The Spiritual Superheroes Series goes live on July 31, 2019.

Find out more here!

Buy the Book!

"Author Patti Clark is a cross between Elizabeth Gilbert and Julia Cameron."

This Way Up is a story of healing for women who yearn to lead a fuller life, accompanied by a workbook to help readers work through personal challenges, discover new inspiration, and harness their creative power. . .

This Way Up provides a step-by-step way out of a sense of loss and into a life filled with enthusiasm, creativity, and joy.

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Parting Words

“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”
~ Brené Brown

Thank you for being part of this movement. And I hope you can connect with someone you care about today ...

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