Westside Podcast

This is the official weekly podcast of Westside Community Church in Beaverton, Oregon. We’re made up of a variety of people who like to keep it real, don’t take themselves too seriously and who want to get the most out of life. At Westside, we welcome people from all walks of life – in fact, there are NO PERFECT PEOPLE ALLOWED! We strive to be a "safe place to investigate faith" so people can come as they are and be themselves while they explore who Jesus is, find friends and make a difference.

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5 Powerful Hacks for Happiness

November 20, 2024

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Dark days, busy schedules, and life’s disappointments—how do we overcome the barriers to gratitude and reclaim joy? In this week’s Midweek Motivation, Gabe Kolstad unpacks five powerful hacks to help you foster gratitude and happiness, no matter the season.

Drawing inspiration from personal stories, biblical wisdom, and real-life examples, we explore:

The 10 surprising benefits of gratitude in your mental health, relationships, and productivity.
How entitlement, comparison, disappointment, busyness, and self-focus block joy—and what to do about it.
Why gratitude is the secret to long-term success and happiness.

Get ready to rediscover joy, deepen your connections, and become the person who lights up the Thanksgiving table (and every table)! 🌟

Key learnings:

Why Gratitude Matters
10 Benefits of Gratitude
Entitlement & How to Overcome It
Comparison—Limit Social Media
Disappointment & Building Your Memorial Stones
Busyness—Creating Space to Be Thankful
Self-Focus—Finding Joy in Serving Others

✨ Share your thoughts: What are YOU grateful for this week? Drop a comment below and let us know!

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