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b"I was lying in bed one morning, and all of a sudden it hit me\\u2026\\n\\nIf I ever want to be truly happy, I have to stop doing THIS.\\n\\nSo do you.\\n\\nWhat is this thing we need to stop doing?\\n\\nI call it the \\u201cCampaign of Misery.\\u201d\\xa0 \\n\\nIn the background of your mind, there\\u2019s a campaign of misery running on a loop. And until you stop it, you will never experience the happiness, joy and contentment you deserve. \\n\\nI promise you - it is there. In the background - talking to you all the time. \\n\\nThis is the missing piece to true happiness. \\n\\nWhen you remove the campaign of misery, you create room for joy.\\n\\nI recorded this episode the same morning I had this profound insight.\\xa0 What you're about to hear is a conversation with me and two friends and colleagues, Amy and Jessie. Pull up a seat at the kitchen table; I want you to hear me unpacking this breakthrough about happiness in real time.\\n\\nMy two friends saw their \\u201ccampaign of misery\\u201d immediately and started describing in detail the ridiculous ways they torture themselves. You\\u2019ll laugh, you\\u2019ll nod along, and you might even cry a little. We sure did.\\n\\nBecause when you realize how much you rob yourself of the happiness you deserve, it is sad. \\n\\nI always say, this isn\\u2019t just a listening podcast, it\\u2019s a doing podcast. So by the end, there\\u2019s something specific I will be asking you to do with us while you listen. \\n\\nIn three simple steps, you will join us as we put down the sword, grab a book of matches, and pick up the pen to write new default programming into our minds. \\n\\nDon\\u2019t worry, I\\u2019ll explain why you need matches near the end of the episode.\\n\\nAnd you\\u2019ll be so happy that I did.\\n\\nYou have the power to change the way you think and the way you talk to yourself. You have the power to stop seeing all the reasons your life is hard and teach yourself to see how this could be easier. \\n\\nYes, you can be happy.\\n\\nYou can be content.\\n\\nBut first, you have to stop making yourself miserable. Let\\u2019s support one another on this. \\n\\nIf we fight this battle for happiness together, side-by-side, I am certain we will win.\\n\\nXo Mel \\n\\nIn this episode, you\\u2019ll learn:\\nWhat happens when you get caught up in your stories\\nMy profound breakthrough around the importance of mindfulness\\nHow to start celebrating yourself right now, no matter your mindset\\nThe 3 incredibly powerful mindset hacks I did with my friends and colleagues, Amy & Jessie\\n\\nGo deeper:\\n\\nDo you want to create a better morning routine? Join my free 5-day Wake Up Challenge and I\\u2019ll coach day by day on setting your day up for success here.\\n\\nMorning Pages inspired by Julia Cameron: The Artist\\u2019s Way\\n\\nFor complete show notes, click here."