Better Than Happy

The tools you're learning are changing things for you, so naturally you want to share it with others. I hear from listeners and my clients that they are trying to explain it and sometimes the people in their lives aren't open to it.  The post Ep 175. How to Teach Others About Thought Work appeared first on Jody Moore .

Gossip is something that most of us agree we don't want to participate in, but there is something about it that is exciting and compelling to our brains. Today we're taking a look at why it's so tempting, what the negative effect of it is in our lives, and I'm giving you a three-step process... The post Ep 174. Gossip appeared first on Jody Moore .

On your wedding day, as you leave the temple hand in hand, nobody expects that one person will stop believing in the gospel and choose to leave the church one day, but sometimes it happens. Like most other parts of marriage, this requires some effort to navigate... The post Ep 173. A Thriving Mixed-Faith Marriage with Matt and Lindsay Kjar appeared first on Jody Moore .

We live in a world full of options and everyone wants our time and attention. While having so many options is an amazing part of an advanced world, it also leads to decision fatigue for many. Today I'm going to talk to you about editing your life and making decisions ahead of time. The post Ep 172. Editing Your Life appeared first on Jody Moore .

Ever notice how painful it is to be wrong? Today we're exploring why the brain has such an aversion to it, and some of the un-necessary problems we create for ourselves as a result. Of course we'll address how to re-direct your brain and the benefits of doing so as you pursue your goals. The post Ep 171. Being Wrong appeared first on Jody Moore .

Today I want to give you an in-depth lesson in the concept of buffering. Buffers can include everything from drugs, alcohol and pornography to overeating, shopping or video games. You'll know it's a buffer if it has a net negative effect in your life. This episode is one of my most powerful. The post Ep 170. Changing A Bad Habit appeared first on Jody Moore .

Our brains are very good at negativity. It's a natural survival mechanism. But today I want to talk to you about judgement, fear, worry and self-loathing. These are the most common forms of negativity and in many ways they create un-necessary problems and suffering for us.  The post Ep 169. Negativity In Disguise appeared first on Jody Moore .

Lately I've been doing a lot of reading up on accessing your own creativity and today I want to share some of my biggest take aways. I'm sharing teachings from Stephen Pressfield, Austin Kleon and Elizabeth Gilbert. Tune in as I teach you why you don't need to be original. The post Ep 168. Accessing Creativity appeared first on Jody Moore .

How do you know if you're a good mom or a good dad? Is it if your kids are happy? They are obedient and get good grades? Is it based on how they turn out? Is it based on whether or not the like the way you raised them? Or is it none of those? The post Ep 167. Successful Parenting appeared first on Jody Moore .

When we share our testimonies at church we often say, "I know this church is true." We find great peace in knowing it's true. So when I teach people the CTFAR model they often want to put their religious beliefs in the circumstance line.  The post Ep 166. What Is Truth? appeared first on Jody Moore .

The idea that we should get married, then try to meet one another's needs sounds like a nice one in theory, but in reality, it causes more problems and puts distance and resentment in homes and families. Today I'm breaking down the concept of meeting your own needs. I want to clarify what this means and why I believe this is what Heavenly Father wants for us. We'll touch on the Family Proclamation...

The clutter. The chaos. It's everywhere. You agree that having it organized would be life-changing and magical but it's so overwhelming. Allow me to introduce Shira Gill. Shira is not only a professional organizer, she's also a Certified Life Coach and today she's allowing us to steal some tips and tricks to allow you to get started tackling the toy bin, the pantry, your sock drawer, and even your...

Today I'm giving you a behind the scenes look at my business. If you've ever thought, "I wish I could sit with Jody and pick her brain," then today is your day.  The post Ep 163. Behind the Scenes appeared first on Jody Moore .

Today I'm sharing a real coaching session with a real client. Listen in as Sara talks about her frustration with her children when they don't do what she asks them to do. This is a powerful session if you have kids and even if you don't. The post Ep 162. Jody Coaches Sara on Frustration With Her Kids appeared first on Jody Moore .

Today's episode is a special back to school message for your youth. Please help me share it with them and check it out yourself. You might be surprised at how much you'll learn. To grab a seat at Better Than Happy Live visit jodymoore.com/bthlive To register for Foundations of Marriage with Natalie Clay visit jodymoore.com/marriage The post Ep 161. To the Teenagers appeared first on Jody Moore .

Today I'm sharing some of my favorite thoughts with you. Feel free to grab any you like and work to find evidence for them in your life. As you choose intentionally what you want to believe, you'll find your life changing as well.  The post Ep 160. Empowering Thoughts appeared first on Jody Moore .

I'm SOOOOO excited for you to get to hear the wisdom of my brilliant and hilarious sister Natalie Clay. Today Natalie and I talk though 6 tools we believe everyone who is getting married (or already married) needs to understand to have a joyful marriage and create healthy families. Don't miss this episode! The post Ep 159. DON'T GET MARRIED Until You Listen to This Episode w/Natalie Clay appeared...

Most people are searching for the answers to "how" to achieve the things they want to in life. They think if they can figure out how, then they will believe it is possible and then they will go for it. Today I want to teach you why this is backwards and how to let go. The post Ep 158. "How" is None of Your Business appeared first on Jody Moore .

This is a bonus episode to invite you to some free webinars I'll be teaching online live next week. To register for them head over to jodymoore.com/free The post Bonus Episode: Free Webinars appeared first on Jody Moore .

In our natural unsupervised state our brains want to focus on and try to change things outside of us. If this worked I would tell you to keep doing it but it mostly doesn't work. So today I want to teach you how to accept the things that happen that are outside of your control. The post Ep 157. Accepting and Questioning appeared first on Jody Moore .

Buckle your seat belts kids. I have a special treat for you today. If you've never listened to "Awesome with Alison" then I'm happy to get to introduce you to Alison Faulkner. And if you are already a fan, then I don't have to tell you how much fun she is to learn from. The post Ep 156. Authenticity with Alison Faulkner appeared first on Jody Moore .

My clients like to ask me if their feelings or behavior is normal given a certain situation. It's as though our brains want to be justified in some way. Today I want to talk to you about what is normal and I recommend that you question whether or not "normal" is going to create the life you truly want. Join me today as I dive into this topic including tons of examples. The post Ep 155. Beyond Norm...

Are you a person of excellence? Or are you more of a 75% person? And what is the difference between excellence and perfectionism? These questions are answered on today's episode and I'll also be sharing with you why I'm committing today to be a person of excellence. Will you join me? The post Ep 154. Excellence appeared first on Jody Moore .

Play is an important part of your life. It not only is fun and feels good, but it impacts your emotional health as well. As kids we understand this but as we grow up we tend to allow the responsibility and pressure of being an adult get in the way of play.  The post Ep 153. Let's Play appeared first on Jody Moore .

Pride is one of the greatest hazards to us in this lifetime. It's a concept that is often misunderstood and easy to neglect but something I think is powerful to take a closer look at today. I have found myself falling into the trap of pride in a few ways lately and today I'm sharing my experience with you as well as some thoughts on pride including how is it different from confidence? Join me toda...