Question: What is the least you need for your happiness? 

On this Short Talk on Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer explores the question of what is the least you need for the greatest return on your happiness. Dr Shafer emphasizes the importance of staying true to yourself and not trying to fit in with others when answering this question. Dr. Shafer discusses the concept of cognitive dissonance and how it can lead to dissatisfaction if we don't heed it's warning signs. She shares her personal experience of investing in her own happiness by taking up running and leaving behind the activities that had been using up her energy and time and leaving her feeling unfulfilled and stuck. Dr Shafer encourages listeners to assess their possessions, habits, and relationships to determine what is truly necessary for their happiness.

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Takeaways:

• Stay true to yourself and don't try to fit in with others.


• Invest in activities and habits that align with your values and bring you joy.


• Conserve your energy and focus on what truly matters to you.


• Assess your possessions, habits, and relationships to determine what is truly necessary for your happiness.

• Conserving Energy for What Truly Matters


• Finding Happiness by Staying True to Yourself

Sound Bites:

• "Going down others paths will only lead to cognitive dissonance."


• "All I needed to achieve this was an investment in my time and a good pair of running shoes."


• "Happiness is a side effect of doing the work to uncomplicate life."

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment. 

Dr. Shafer's story is one of triumph, self-awareness, and tireless creation. As she has reclaimed her own story, rebuilding her life after difficult experiences, she launched We Don’t Tell Our Stories, an online community to help people suffering from Domestic Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence. Her love of writing inspired her to launch Little House of Dreams Publishing, a children’s literature publishing house focused on sharing the stories of children. Dr Shafer believes it is never too early to show young people how important their voice truly is, and the power they possess to create a better world. 

Connect with Dr. Shafer: https://drshaferstedronova.com/ 

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel:    / @talkswithdrshafer  

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse