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Dec 2024
26m 51s

#342 - Live The Life You Don't Feel The ...

Tarryn MacCarthy
About this episode

In this episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy invites us to rethink the pursuit of happiness. Through holiday mishaps and personal growth stories, she uncovers how our brains trick us into chasing the next “perfect” moment. Learn how embracing presence can transform your life and why the most meaningful moments often aren’t tied to vacations or holidays but to a shift in perspective.

Show notes:
(1:25) Holiday rush and lessons from stressful Christmas seasons
(6:42) Escaping life Vs. Living it
(9:42) The math of happiness: Living for only 100 days a year
(13:25) Dopamine Vs. Here-and-now neurochemicals
(20:32) Enjoy the present moment
(22:13) What’s holding you back from happiness in your work?
(23:46) Invitation to the free webinar
(25:30) Outro

IMPORTANT LINKS:

“Find Your Balance For Women Dentists” Free webinar: https://bit.ly/3VHdQtH 

Radical Happiness Program:
https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/

Connect with Tarryn:
https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-call

Unlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calm

Please join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283

Where to find me
Website: www.thebizofhappiness.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappiness
IG: @thebizofhappiness

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