{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Happiness, The Story You Tell EP: 67","description":"Today\u2019s mini episode is a continuation from last week\u2019s episode about happiness. (If you haven\u2019t heard that one \u2013 check it out here \u2013 it\u2019s short and powerful!) Even the most optimistic person is going to run into trouble. It\u2019s a part of life. Sometimes things don\u2019t go as planned or maybe you have to deal with a person that drains you. Maybe a big project or opportunity didn\u2019t work out. That\u2019s life, right? So, what do you do? I\u2019m referencing the work of Robert Mack the author of Happiness from the Inside Out. He shares two key traits that help us embrace happiness, especially when difficult things pop up.  The principle of positive focus. The principle of constructive response to adversity.  What story are you telling yourself today? We all do it even when we don\u2019t realize it\u2019s happening. You\u2019ll find out how to be intentional in this happy-focused episode. You can also choose to be happy about a past situation. You have the power to change the script. It doesn\u2019t change the actual event but it changes what you decide to take from the experience. Happiness is not a destination, it\u2019s a choice! (That\u2019s a Sandra original!) Resources: Robert Mack Happiness from the Inside Out ","author_name":"The Long Game Podcast with Sandra Scaiano","author_url":"http:\/\/thelonggamepodcast.net","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/20052341\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/67e6ec\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/20052341"}