DiscoverThe Tom’s Life Lab PodcastEpisode 29: I happen to my life vs. my life happens to me
Episode 29: I happen to my life  vs. my life happens to me

Episode 29: I happen to my life vs. my life happens to me

Update: 2025-09-03
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Many of us believe life just happens to us. We react, respond, cope and manage like we are passengers in our own stories. What if we flipped this and, instead, behaved like we happen to our lives?


This isn't about control, it's about agency. The ability to decide how you show up, what you focus on and how you respond in any situation. This shift to 'I happen to my life' doesn't need to be dramatic to be profound, and it may not be easy to start with, but with practice, it will come.


In this episode, I give examples of subtle ways you can change your mindset and behaviour to put you back in the driver's seat of your life. If you've ever felt like you're reacting to other peoples' priorities and losing a sense of who you are, this episode is for you.

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Episode 29: I happen to my life  vs. my life happens to me

Episode 29: I happen to my life vs. my life happens to me

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