Episode 70

Happiness and Joy with Peggy Sullivan

We are joined by speaker and author Peggy Sullivan in today’s episode. Peggy discusses happiness and what it means in day-to-day life and business. She talks about value management and how focusing on our values pushes us towards our true happiness and joy. Peggy discusses the importance of employees having breaks throughout their day and how employers must focus on retaining staff. Tune in today to hear the top three things necessary to maintain happiness. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • [4:55] Where did Peggy come up with “Happiness,” and what does it mean?
  • [7:48] How does happiness relate to the business world?
  • [9:49] How do you get everything done in a day? 
  • [13:10] How do you deal with happiness issues in a work situation you disagree with? 
  • [14:33] We explore Peggy’s background and how she got into this space.
  • [16:50] We listen to Peggy’s personal story about book writing experience and getting on stages. 
  • [24:43] The big chaos of doing nothing. How to “do nothing” guilt-free. 
  • [28:23] What three things are most important to maintain happiness? 
  • [28:58] What was Peggy’s greatest challenge and how did she overcome it? 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Eat, Work, Sleep, Repeat does not work. It’s hard to be our best selves when we live that way. Take a big look at your life and see where you may need intervention in your life. 
  • Slowing down, allowing ourselves to refuel with rest, and doing nothing are vital to maintaining happiness. It’s essential to let ourselves pause every ninety minutes to refocus.
  • The most profound way to enhance your life is to claim responsibility for your happiness. Focus on what you can control and on self-care.

BIO:

Peggy Sullivan teaches women to nurture their mindset, professional growth, and health and wellness. She is the author of “Happiness is Your Responsibility,” does speaking engagements, and created a nonprofit women’s organization, SheCAN! Peggy teaches the tools women need to ditch the negative mindset and start living a life full of happiness. 

LINKS MENTIONED:

Peggy Sullivan’s Website

Peggy Sullivan’s NonProfit – SheCAN!

Peggy Sullivan’s Facebook

Peggy Sullivan’s LinkedIn

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