{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What\u2019s One Change That Would Make You Happier?","description":"Level Yourself Up \u2013 Episode 109: What\u2019s One Change That Would Make You Happier? Host: John Budd | Email: john@levelyourselfup.com Introduction I\u2019m John Budd, host of Level Yourself Up. In this episode, I\u2019m asking a simple but powerful question\u2014what\u2019s one change you know would make you happier, but you haven\u2019t done it yet? I share thoughts from my own life, like finishing my basement studio, and explore how true happiness comes from inner peace and living out your values, not from chasing external rewards. Finding Real Happiness Happiness is more than a short-term feeling. It\u2019s about inner contentment, peace, and purpose. Many people mistake happiness for excitement, but that fades fast. I talk about the difference between joy that comes from God and the temporary thrill of getting new things. I also share why serving others and living within your calling brings deeper satisfaction. Living by Your Values You\u2019ll never be happy living by someone else\u2019s expectations. I challenge you to reflect on what happiness means to you, what values guide your life, and what excuses you\u2019re using to delay change. I admit my own excuses\u2014like not recording because my studio wasn\u2019t ready\u2014and how I finally pushed through. Practical Shifts for More Joy I walk through small but meaningful changes you can make right now. Better boundaries. More rest. Daily gratitude. Less self-criticism. Even simple steps like walking outside or taking short naps can refresh your perspective and create space for growth. Faith and Mindset Faith plays a key role in how I define happiness. I believe true joy comes from God\u2019s presence within us. I also touch on how our thoughts and words shape our emotions. Speaking gratitude and affirming your growth helps rewire how you see yourself. Episode Takeaways Ask yourself what single change would make you happier. Define happiness based on your values, not others\u2019 opinions. Serve others\u2014it\u2019s the surest path to fulfillment. Let go of excuses that delay your growth. Set boundaries and prioritize rest. Speak gratitude and life into your daily mindset. Re-evaluate your habits and make room for joy. Listen Now Stream this episode and past ones on Level Yourself Up: https:\/\/www.levelyourselfup.com\/podcasts\/ Connect with me on: TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@level.yourself.up YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@levelyourself_up ","author_name":"Level YourSelf UP Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/levelyourselfup.com","html":"