It Is What It Is: How Accepting Reality Leads to Happier

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Written By Randye Kaye

Core Phrase #2: It Is What It Is.

If this sounds familiar, it’s because (a) I did not make up the phrase – it’s widely used, and (b) the Reality concept here is also about something we also hear a lot about: Acceptance.

Whenever I find myself spinning my wheels about "why me?" and "this shouldn't be this way"...I realize I'm doing just that...spinning my wheels, and with absolutely no traction. In mud. Or snow.

So I've learned to come back to It Is What It Is...and that seems to lead to a more useful thought/question: Now What?

Yep. Acceptance is hard – and the difficulty increases along with the gravity of the situation. But if we don’t (eventually) get there, we can stay lost in the negative emotions that keep us stuck, and we never ever move forward from Pity Party Land. Or the Judgment Zone.

There is an audio preview of this chapter on soundcloud. enjoy!  

Happier Made Simple audiobook preview: Chapter 2: It It What It Is

Randye Kaye

Randye Kaye is a world-renowned female voice talent for business and beyond. She is the author of two books; Happier Made Simple™ and Ben Behind His Voices. As an actress she has appeared in numerous theatrical, film and television performances. Randye is a keynote speaker on the topics of mental health, communication, and happiness.

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