Everyday Happiness - Finding Harmony and Bliss
Education:Self-Improvement
We’ve all heard, comparison is the thief of joy. But what if we can flip the script and think about what two comparisons really matter when it comes to creating fulfilled happiness. Tune in today to learn more.
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Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day, through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life.
I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, and my friend C Lee sent me an INC. Article the other day all about happiness. What caught my attention was the idea of comparison. We’ve all heard, comparison is the thief of joy. And we’ve chatted all about comparison in past episodes. And we know that part of the happiness equation is satisfaction. Appreciating what you have more than you pine for what you want. So, how can comparison be a good thing?
When it comes to comparison, this article by @JEFF_HADEN points out that there are only two comparisons that really matter when it comes to creating fulfilled happiness.
He says “The first is who you are today and who you were in the past. Making that comparison will remind you just how far you've come.”
And “[t]he second is who you are today and who you hope to someday become. Making that comparison will keep you focused on doing the things that make you feel more fulfilled, grateful, and happy.”
I love this and I think he’s right on point. We can get so caught up in comparisonitis and thinking that “things” make us happy. It’s literally how our brains are wired. But if we look at the science, what we “think” will make us happy - like a brand new car - just won’t. And over time, we are back on the hedonic treadmill wanting more. Which is why placing our value on experiences is so important.
I wanted to bring this up now, as we enter November and the holiday shopping season starts to really ramp up. It’s so easy to get sucked into those Instagram ads. But if we can take a pause and think about happiness before we hit the “buy now” button, maybe we’ll be a little happier for it.
Now, if you’ve got some cash burning a hole in your pocket, our Thanksgiving Kindness Cards just hit the website and they are a great way to show gratitude to friends, customers and family. Sprinkling a little kindness in your bubble today.
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