In this episode of Devi Deals With It, we present the question: what part of the day do you focus on yourself? The results from the Happiness and Life Satisfaction survey study done by Our World in Data were discussed in regards to how one perceives their sense of self. The ultimate question from this study that was discussed in this episode was, "how happy are you?" Devi was inspired to perform her own mini experiment on social media and found that, of the population that answered the polls,: Are you using your time wisely? 57% no Do you think you take care of yourself enough? 73% no Are you actively working on your personal goals? 50% no Does it matter what others think of you? 69% no Do you know what you want most out of life? 67% yes These results are important in recognizing how the average person views their self. Devi raises the point that, if we took more care of ourselves, beyond the physical and mental level, then we would feel as though we used our time more wisely. If we all embarked on a spiritual path, we could boost our self-discovery and maturation path by a lot. "When we do make time for our wants and needs, we are more alive to the world around us, more available, and more giving of our fullest selves." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abby-devi/support

In this episode of DDWI, we discuss the importance of being able to recognize a different perspective when we see one; just because someone else has a different take on a topic/question does not mean they are wrong or that their answer is bad. Once we grasp this concept that everyone perceives things differently, we will be one step closer to reducing unnecessary ignorance. One point to be emphasized is that some ignorance is natural, and we innately experience ignorance as humans because we are unique individuals. We learn and perceive in varied ways, so this ignorance is not to be taken negatively, as we all have some level of ignorance within us. Stay tuned for the next episode of Devi Deals With It! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abby-devi/support

Take a break from outside, start healing what’s inside! In this episode of Devi Deals With It, we discuss the importance of simplicity of life; getting away from materialistic distractions and temporary pleasures of life can help, but once you remove the people, activities, or behaviors in your life that drain you emotionally, you can finally achieve a peace of mind.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abby-devi/support

In this episode of Devi Deals With It, we discuss the importance of happiness in the current time. Many people believe that time is an illusion or time doesn't matter, but as time moves in a linear fashion, so do we; we only have so much time to live the best life. Why wait until next year when you get that job promotion to be happy when you can do what's in your control to be happy now? Although happiness is not directly a choice, there are certainly many things we can control to influence our affective states. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abby-devi/support

Mental burnout is not only workplace related, it can also happen if you have a high-achieving personality or a busy lifestyle. In this episode of DDWI, the three R’s were mentioned; recognize, reverse, and resilience. In order to balance the triangle of human health, all three sides must work in alignment: mental, physical, and social. Stay tuned for the next episode of DDWI! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abby-devi/support

Devi goes over the Process of Letting Go, which involves three steps; notice and allow the present moment experience to be there, assess if it is useful or not useful, and if it is useful then change or if it isn’t useful then let go. Letting go involves stepping back from painful experiences to notice what’s going on in our mind. Stay tuned for the next episode of Devi Deals With It! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abby-devi/support

In this episode, Devi discusses a modern term: toxic positivity. Spreading fake positivity and the notion that you can control how you feel both favor a falsely positive facade. The idea that “happiness is a choice” spreads a cheerfully false ideal. Essentially, it is important for us to distinguish between what we can control versus what is out of our control. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abby-devi/support

In this episode, Devi defines self-awareness and what is in our control. Anyone can benefit from being self-aware. In the end, learning this way of thinking is a gradual process that will take time, so she reassures all to be patient with themselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abby-devi/support

In the fifth episode, Devi presents a current issue: the coronavirus pandemic. Devi gives us insight on why it might be difficult to be motivated in this time, speaking a little about what is in our reach, while providing three different mindsets to have in this day and age. Between Progressive, Learning, and Mindful, Devi reminds us that we should be unafraid of what we are capable of. Stay tuned for the next episode of Devi Deals With It! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abby-devi/support

We all tend to overthink, especially in stressful situations. What is important is how we go about solving that situation, which is our ability to problem-solve. In this episode, Devi discusses unhealthy negative emotions versus healthy negative emotions. Distinguishing between the two is important to building a stronger connection with yourself. Stay tuned for the next episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abby-devi/support