Week 4 of 4: Come On, Get Happy!

If you’ve been with me the past few weeks, you know this isn’t about chasing some shiny, unattainable version of happiness. It’s not about ignoring pain or faking positivity. It’s about building something real. Something that can last.

We’ve talked about mindfulness—how it brings us back to now.

We’ve explored gratitude—how it grounds us in what’s already working.

And we’ve looked at how small, consistent actions can actually rewire the way we experience joy, stress, and connection.

This week, we’re bringing it all together. Because sustainable happiness—the kind that doesn’t fall apart the moment life gets messy—comes from a blend of presence, perspective, and meaningful connection.

And the good news? You already have what you need to begin.

Presence: Stay with What’s Real

When you stop chasing the next fix, the next milestone, the next “I’ll be happy when…”—you get to actually live your life. Right now. As it is. Not in some ideal version you’re constantly trying to reach.

It’s not easy. Our culture trains us to stay busy, to compare, to achieve. But presence is where real joy hides. It’s in noticing the smell of coffee. In finishing something you didn’t think you had the energy for. In laughing at a text from a friend.

Presence doesn’t mean everything is peaceful. It just means you’re not missing the good moments while waiting for perfect ones.

Perspective: Shift How You See the Hard Stuff

Life will still be hard. That’s not going to change. But what does change is how we relate to the hard stuff.

Perspective is what allows us to say: “This hurts, and I can still find something meaningful in it.” It’s not about silver linings—it’s about resilience. The kind that grows when you choose to keep showing up, even on the tough days.

And sometimes, perspective comes from simply zooming out. From remembering that whatever this is—it’s not the whole story. It’s a moment, not a lifetime.

Connection: Anchor in What Matters

If you ask people what makes life meaningful, most won’t say money or status. They’ll say relationships. Community. Love. Feeling seen.

Connection is where happiness takes root. And it starts with showing up—not just for others, but for yourself. Listening inward. Asking what you really need. Letting people in, even when it feels vulnerable.

You don’t have to do it all alone. And if you’ve felt like you have to? I get it. But maybe part of building realistic happiness is allowing support, too.

Real Life, Real Tools

Each week in the Come On, Get Happy! workbook, I’ve shared grounding practices and prompts to help make these ideas more than just ideas. The truth is, happiness doesn’t come from knowing what to do—it comes from doing it. From experimenting. From giving yourself grace when it doesn’t go perfectly.

And if you’ve made it this far—whether you completed the full workbook or just read along—you’ve already started. That matters.

This series is a foundation. A beginning. The full Come On, Get Happy! workbook is still available if you want to go back, revisit a section, or share it with someone else who could use a reset.

And if you’re ready to go deeper, my full Happiness Coaching course is built to guide you through these concepts more personally—step by step, and grounded in both research and real-life application.

But for now? Take a breath.

Notice what’s already working.

And remind yourself: happiness isn’t a destination—it’s a practice.

🧭 This week: reflect on what’s shifted for you in the past month.

📥 Download the full Come On, Get Happy! workbook.

💬 And if you’re ready for what’s next, the Happiness Coaching course is waiting for you.