Happiness First

'Jackson has found a brilliantly original way of landing some timeless truths.' - Dr ANDY COPE An inspiring and effective collection of strategies for prioritising what really matters in life In Happiness First:14 Habits Draining Your Joy (and How to Reclaim It), motivation and personal development expert, Jackson Ogunyemi, delivers an inspiring new discussion of how to achieve happiness in a world of constant busyness. The author explains how to find a sustainable balance between achievement and fulfilment. You’ll learn how to make your health and happiness your number one priority and learn to better serve your family and values. You’ll also discover how to show up empowered and excited about the people you care for and serve. Inside the book: Reconnect with the main purpose of your existence and rekindle your passion for the things that actually matter in your life Actionable strategies for getting off the “hamster wheel” that life has become for so many people Motivation to help you reconnect with the people and values that can make you truly happy Perfect for busy professionals who struggle to see past the day-to-day deluge of busyness, Happiness First is an insightful and exciting new take on building a balanced, fulfilling, and productive life.

Acknowledgements Dedication I Contents Foreword Introduction: The Wake-Up Call I Didn't See Coming ACT I, SCENE 1: The Trial ACT I, SCENE 2: The Guide Appears ACT II: The 14 Doors (or Costly Habits) ACT II, SCENE 1: Say YES to Everything ACT II, SCENE 2: Crave Other People's Attention ACT II, SCENE 3: Cancel Special Occasions with Family ACT II, SCENE 4: Don't Workout at All ACT II, SCENE 5: Create Time for Toxic People ACT II, SCENE 6: Overthink Everything ACT II, SCENE 7: Chase Perfection Relentlessly ACT II, SCENE 8: Make a Grudge List ACT II, SCENE 9: Be Guided by Guilt ACT II, SCENE 10: Buy Personal Development Books and Don't Read Them ACT II, SCENE 11: Compare Yourself to Everyone ACT II, SCENE 12: Complain About Everything ACT II, SCENE 13: Avoid Delegation at All Costs ACT II, SCENE 14: Glorify Busyness ACT III: The Shift ACT III, SCENE 1: The Aftermath in the Warehouse ACT III, SCENE 2: Approaching the World with a SMILE ACT III, SCENE 3: The SMILE Framework – an Interlude with Jackson ACT III, SCENE 4: The Return to the Warehouse ACT III, SCENE 5: The Final Verdict—Redemption ACT IV: The Rebuild ACT IV, SCENE 1: The 66-Day Redemption Challenge ACT IV, SCENE 2: The HAPPINESS Hall of Fame ACT IV, SCENE 3: Final Words from Jackson Appendices & Extras About the Author