The Happiness Scan: Finding Joy in the Quiet Places Within

About this episode

Julia Cartwright discusses the concept of true happiness and introduces the Happiness Scan practice to help listeners find joy within themselves.

Hey there, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you've carved out this little pocket of time for yourself today. Whether you're starting your Wednesday morning or squeezing this in between chaos, I see you. And I'm thrilled you're here. Today, we're talking about happiness. Not the Instagram kind, but the real, quiet kind. The kind that lives underneath everything else. And here's the thing I've noticed: we chase happiness like it's this distant mountaintop, when actually, it's more like sunlight filtering through leaves. It's already here. We just need to learn to notice it. So let's get comfortable. You can sit, lie down, or even stand. Nothing fancy required. Just find a position where your body feels like it's being held by gravity in a good way. Like you're being cradled instead of collapsed. Now, let's start with three deep breaths together. Breathe in through your nose for a count of four. Hold for four. And exhale slowly, like you're fogging up a mirror. Beautiful. Again. In for four, hold, and out. One more time. Notice how your nervous system is already saying hello to calm. Here's the practice I want to share with you today. It's called the Happiness Scan, and…

People in this episode

Host: Julia Cartwright

Topics covered

• happiness
• mindfulness
• self-reflection
• mental health
• well-being

Keywords

• happiness
• mindfulness
• self-care
• breathing exercises
• mental wellness

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