Guest Name: Matt O'Neill Website: https://mattoneill.com/ Instagram/TikTok: goodmoodmatt

Summary

In this episode of Poddin' My Noggin, C.K. Simms welcomes back Matt O'Neill to discuss his book, “Good Mood Revolution”. They explore the emotional ups and downs of the holiday season, the importance of making healthy choices and how to set goals from a place of gratitude. The conversation delves into the concept of the 'upper limits thermostat' in relation to happiness, the significance of forgiveness and the role of spirituality in achieving a fulfilling life. The episode concludes with a promotion for Matt's book, encouraging listeners to embrace their happiness and make positive changes in their lives.

Takeaways

• The holiday season can bring both joy and stress.
• It's important to recognize and address our emotional ups and downs.
• Making healthy choices can lead to positive momentum in life.
• Setting goals from gratitude can shift our perspective.
• Hydration and nutrition play a crucial role in our mood.
• Overcoming ruts requires conscious effort and change.
• Our self-image affects our happiness thermostat.
• Forgiveness is essential for personal peace and happiness.
• Spirituality can provide a grounding force in our lives.
• The Good Mood Revolution encourages readers to embrace their happiness.

Chapters

00:00: Introduction and Holiday Reflections

03:10: The Pressure of Holiday Expectations

06:05: Finding Joy Amidst Overindulgence

08:58: The Importance of Healthy Choices

12:16: Goal Setting and Future Aspirations

15:04: The Role of Gratitude in Goal Setting

17:58: Overcoming Ruts and Embracing Change

30:58: Navigating Mood Swings and Finding Grounding

33:14: The Impact of Reading on Mental Health

34:38: Understanding the Upper Limits Thermostat

39:42: Raising the Happiness Thermostat

41:21: The Role of Ego in Happiness

44:38: Forgiveness and Letting Go of Suffering

51:16: The Power of Perspective and Gratitude

56:57: The Importance of a Higher Power in Happiness

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