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The pursuit of happiness has become a universal concept. But research found that in 2023, 29% of Americans have been diagnosed with depression at some point, and 17.8% currently experience depression. What’s making us so unhappy? We’re looking for joy in all the wrong places.
Today, pursuing happiness is taking an incredible toll, as mass consumerism and a hunger for wealth prevent lasting satisfaction. We must reject the cultural narrative that happiness is the ultimate goal and aim for more meaningful pursuits, embracing depth, authenticity, and life in all its complexity.
Shawn Léon Nowotnik, MSW, LCSW, is an artist, author, filmmaker, and therapist outside Chicago. After losing his son to suicide, he was compelled to reevaluate his narrative — and look at how loss, mental health, and addiction can affect every aspect of a person’s life. He’s developed holistic treatment programs and advocates for improved mental health and addiction disorder treatments, as well as researching, writing, and public speaking about addiction, community, mental health, narrative, and social issues.
In today’s episode, Shawn Nowotnik discusses his book F*ck Happiness: The Search for Meaning in a World Gone Mad Chasing Happiness.
To learn more about Shawn, visit shawnleonnowotnik.com. You may also purchase his book on Amazon.com.
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James’ book, LIFE LESSONS: You Are the Expert on Your Life | A Workbook, is your new “go-to” self-help book, especially if you are struggling.
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We all get overwhelmed and sometimes don’t know what to do. LIFE LESSONS is your new “go-to” book to help you navigate life.
LIFE LESSONS was written to help you focus on what already works for you – to be an immediate resource. You can turn to any chapter for specific guidance when you need it or read it front to back. It’s designed to pinpoint relevant past responses to help you overcome current struggles. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel and try to develop something new. You are already the expert in your life.
If you are tired of struggling to know what to do when “life” happens, want to break the cycle of repeating the same unhealthy patterns, as well as give you practical tools and techniques to focus on what matters the most to you, then LIFE LESSONS: You are the Expert on Your Life | A Workbook is a must-read.
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We all get overwhelmed and sometimes don’t know what to do. LIFE LESSONS is your new “go-to” book to help you navigate life.