Finding Happiness and Being Your Best: Christopher Miller on PYP 593

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Christopher Miller is an unlikely poster child for psychological well-being. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder as an adult, and losing his wife to brain cancer in 2021, he has nevertheless turned his personal struggles and tragedies into a mission to help people get the most out of life.

His first book was all about how to find FISH in your life: Fulfillment, Inspiration, Success, and Happiness.

In our conversation, we focus on his new book, Finding FISH in a Strengths-Based Practice, which talks about how to identify and leverage your talents and strengths, rather than spending energy trying to fix your weaknesses.

Of course, unchecked strengths can themselves become weaknesses. We talk about the potential downside of strengths, and how awareness and balance are needed in order to get the benefits while mitigating the costs.

Awareness and balance are orienting themes in Miller's life, and provide him with the self-management tools to navigate his mental health challenges as a successful organizational consultant, coach, trainer, and facilitator.

And emboldened by the things that have happened to him and his own resilience in the face of tragedy and mental illness, Miller has doubled down on Love as a core operating system, both in personal and professional relationships.

In this conversation, we explore the power of following the heart as much as the head, and leading with Love in all aspects of our lives.

Enjoy!

Here's what ChatGPT thinks are the key takeaways:

• Strength-based approaches focus on identifying and leveraging individuals' talents and strengths.
• Appreciating and valuing the unique strengths of individuals requires a mindset shift.
• Awareness and balance are crucial in utilizing strengths effectively.
• Strengths can have dark sides, and it's important to be aware of and manage them.
• Personal development and growth can occur even in the face of challenges and loss. Monitoring well-being using the FISH score can provide insights into one's happiness, success, inspiration, and fulfillment.
• Purpose, values, and life roles can serve as anchors during challenging times and contribute to one's well-being.
• Self-awareness and self-management play a crucial role in navigating mental health challenges and maintaining stability.
• Individuals with mental health conditions often possess a unique creative potential that can lead to significant contributions in various fields.
• Integrating oneness consciousness and love can lead to profound personal and professional transformations.
• Following the heart is essential for personal growth and creating a more compassionate and connected world.

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Christopher-Miller.com (books available from here)

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