My happiness coaching will train you how to be happy. You are not taught this in school or even at home. You are taught how to be successful. However, success does not lead to happiness. Happiness leads to success but not the other way around.
You have probably noticed that chasing happiness doesn’t work. You cannot simply try to be happier. You can only find happiness indirectly.
SPIRE Model
I follow the Spire model of happiness:
Spiritual Happiness: This involves having a purpose or even a calling. It is no use having a job as opposed to a career or calling. The difference is simple. A job is exchanging you time for money. Not getting much satisfaction if any and is commonly met with feelings of not feeling good enough. A career is more of a journey. You get some satisfaction and you aspire to get promoted but promotions lead to fleeting amounts of happiness. A calling is what you can’t wait to get out of bed for. You love what you do and you a great at it. This is what I support my clients to achieve should they prioritise it.
Physical Happiness: This comes down to getting those 10k steps in each day. Or even working out regularly. Endorphins are released when we exercise which are scientifically proven to create a happier mood.
Intellectual Happiness: This is using the power of learning and curiosity to create happiness. We are naturally happier when we are learning something that we are curious and interested in. I will encourage you to be more curious.
Relational Happiness: If I had to choose one of the spire elements that has the biggest impact this would be it. You are encouraged to make new friends and strengthen existing relationships. The happier you are the more fun you are to be around so you will naturally attract more people into your life.
Emotional Happiness: There will be a certain amount of focus on emotional intelligence. It is important to get control of your emotions. Only then will you be consistently happier.
By indirectly pursuing happiness through the above aspects, we can create a vastly happier existence for you and those around you.