The big questions you need to ask yourself if you want a happier life

Digging into the following themes and questions has certainly given me the ammunition to make positive changes in my own life over the years.

Changes that have led to me being way happier and more fulfilled. Which in turn has had a knock-on effect to my family and business.

Ever since I ever got paid in exchange for my time, I’ve always asked myself this question. In the past, more often than not the answer was no. Sometimes I stayed longer than I should have. But as I’ve got older and wiser I’ve learnt to cut out the nonsense — the pointless meetings, the endless debates and the office politics — to focus on what matters.

Whatever story you’re telling yourself about why you’re persevering with that job you hate, it’s probably not true.

So many of us have an unhealthy relationship to money. Being aware of this and unravelling it will free you up to make your biggest contribution — and help you to stop working for the man.

In the past work has made me ill, angry and depressed — and for what? I told myself the money was the important thing, looking back it wasn’t. I’ve found when I look after myself and find my flow, the money always comes. You just need to be prepared to embrace the uncertainty that comes with it.

Whilst living in London my wife and I used to spend hours getting to and from work. Like many I found it soul destroying. Whilst waiting for trains or buses I could feel my life ticking away before my eyes.

I moved to where the countryside meets the sea so I could be closer to nature and have healthier temptations around me.

Rather than lots of bars and clubs on my doorstep I have incredible walks or cycle rides. Crucially I made it easy to develop better habits. So, in the words of Gregory Ciotti:

Us humans are inherently lazy, so base yourself somewhere that means you don’t have to work too hard to do the things you love, and keep you well.

I get my energy from inspiring, positive people that don’t moan, but get on with life and just do their thing.

Like everyone they have setbacks, but they don’t get sucked into the complain game. If I spend too much time with mood hoovers I can feel my energy levels dropping and my stress levels rising. Nowadays I get to work with people I love and on projects I believe in, but it sure didn’t come easy. Or happen overnight.

Having worked with hundreds, if not thousands, of people pursuing positive changes, I’ve come to realise that when you define success on your own terms, life and work become a whole lot simpler.

So take some time to consider, what is it that you want?

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