In this episode, we look at why happiness is such a difficult thing to find in our lives.
The Problem
Happiness is one of those things that is constantly out of our grasp. We all chase it, at least to some extent. But quickly realize that the more you chase it, the less likely you are to find it.
In the U.S. there is a cultural obsession with happiness. It’s treated like a product that can be sold. Download this app, try this pill, drink this supplement, listen to this music. At the core of this industry is a universal truth…
Everyone wants happiness, but no one knows how to get it.
Digging Deeper
The term Happy is defined as “feeling or showing pleasure or contentment”. Happiness therefore is the state of feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
I think this is part of where the problem starts. By viewing happiness as a state to enter or exit. We create the expectation that it’s something we can attain. Happiness is just around the corner if we just solve for it the way we would a math problem. 2X + Y = Happy...all we have to do is figure out what X and Y stand for and blamo...we’re happy right?
Well, I don’t need to tell you how wrong that is. You’ve probably experienced it for yourself.
The Solution
Well there are a few things we need to change in order to capitalize on this powerful ability and actually experience more happiness as a result.
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The secret to consistent improvement | 885
The secret to eating healthier (feat Monica Reinagel) | 884
Age is just a number (feat Mauro Guillén) | 883
Manage your anxiety and take bigger risks (feat. Shelby Stanger) | 882
How to overcome perfectionism (feat. Thomas Curran) | 881
The REAL way to set good goals | 880
You will NEVER get motivated until you face this | 879
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876 - Decoding your bad habits
875 - The Power of Getting Started (feat. Taly Matiteyahu)
874 - Sharing your story (why we all need to)
873 - How to avoid burnout
872 - How to focus when you want to do everything
871 - You don't need to change
870 - Stop trying to be productive
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