6 Things Happy Women do Differently | How to Create your Happiest Life after 40
Women today have more freedom, choice and opportunity than any generation before them, yet happiness has been declining since the 1970s.
In this solo episode I’m sharing six principles that have changed how I experience my own life, and I believe they can change yours too. I unpack why women’s happiness has been falling despite more freedom and opportunity than ever, and share practical, science-backed ways to feel more alive in this next chapter of life.
The big ideasKey Takeaways
- 01Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable trains the brain’s AMCC and builds the resilience that supports happiness and longevity.
- 02Exercise, sleep, nature and connection boost BDNF and are the real foundations of a good mood in midlife.
- 03Purpose doesn’t need to be a grand calling. Small daily moments of value, joy and glimmers count for more than one big holiday a year.
- 04Women’s declining happiness is structural, not a personal failing, so noticing what is and isn’t working is a powerful first step.
Jump straight inEpisode Chapters
- 6 Principles for a Happier Life After 40
- Principle 1: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
- Principle 2: Protect Your Physical Health First
- Principle 3: Big P and Little P Purpose
- Principle 4: Create Daily Joy and Glimmers
- Principle 5: Be Present and Notice Your Life
- Principle 6: Women’s Unhappiness Is Structural
- How to Feel Alive in Your Life Again
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Sarah Rusbatch is an accredited Health and Wellbeing Coach and one of Australia’s leading experts on grey area drinking. Her podcast, Stronger, Bolder, Wiser, is the go-to space for women who are questioning their relationship with alcohol, navigating life alcohol-free, or simply curious about what life could look like on the other side of the bottle.
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