Finding Joy and Happiness in Your Business Life

DESCRIPTION In this candid solo episode, Jo & Vicky discuss the true meaning of happiness, especially as it relates to your business life. They share why success isn't just about reaching financial milestones and the role embracing challenges plays in creating growth in both your personal and business life, which in turn boosts your happiness levels.  As well as the role understanding your personal goals, avoiding comparison, and finding fulfilment in your unique journey play in creating an enjoyable life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Happiness isn't just about money - it's about time, experiences, and being grateful for what you already have. Pausing and realising what you have already achieved boosts self-belief. Self-care isn't about following trends. It´s about finding what truly refreshes and realigns you personally. Don't compare your business journey to others, it is draining and pointless. Everyone's path to success is unique and requires different strategies. Happiness is not a destination you reach. It´s a feeling you experience in the present moment, even amid life's complexities. Being comfortable with discomfort is crucial. You will have difficult days. You can be happy overall even when specific areas of your life are challenging. Happiness is about overall balance, not perfection. Don´t delay happiness by saying I will be happy when xyz is done.  True success means designing a business that aligns with your personal lifestyle and goals, not someone else's definition of success. BEST MOMENTS "We all try and strive for this happiness thing." “Comparing yourself to others all the time is fu**ing exhausting, because nobody is you.” “What is your version of happy?” “It's not only double the income, it’s like half the work, it’s just a win, win.” "No matter what you do, there is always a cost to something. And you have to ask yourself, like, what cost are you willing to pay." "Recognise that there are going to be moments, more often than you would like, where it is going to feel painful." "Psychological pain can be just as painful, if not more than the physical." “If you never get pushed, you're never going to grow, you're never going to move forward.” "If you are not happy in this exact moment in time, then you are not living, in my opinion, because happiness is not a destination." EPISODE RESOURCES Gordon Burcham episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-power-of-living-life-happy-and/id1727170978?i=1000679139891 SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity/ Let´s Talk Dog Business Strategy Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Talk-Dog-Business-Strategy/dp/1068791705 Email [e-mail] ABOUT THE HOSTS Meet Jo and Vicky! They bring a combined 25 years of expertise in the canine industry. Jo, with a background in corporate business, and Vicky, a dedicated advocate for rescue organisations, form an unstoppable team. Beyond the mic, their lives are a whirlwind – managing two successful businesses, pursuing a full-time university degree, and parenting two little ones under four. Each of their homes combined is a lively menagerie, housing five dogs and an abundance of chickens. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/