Want to Be Happier? Here are 5 Tips to Help You Make the Right Changes

I was recently featured in Men's Journal with some advice to help men navigate big life changes. The

following is an excerpt from the Men's Journal article "5 Ways to Be Happier, According to a Life Coach." Written by Jesse Will.

Here are 5 things to consider before making your decision:

1. Identify Your Motivation for Change

“There are two types of energy,” Daigle says. “The energy to move away from something, and the energy to move toward something else.” Say you want to relocate across the country because your wife just filed for divorce. Is this a catalyst for change you’ve been too complacent to act on, or are you running away?

2. Know it's Never Too Late

“You’re capable of more change than you think, but that voice in your head inspiring a revolution will get only quieter the more you suppress it.” Heed that internal monologue, and don’t shy from shifting gears. Give yourself permission to ditch your current track to pursue your real passion, or reconnect with someone with whom you’ve lost touch.