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Episode Synopsis
Happiness...It's the goal in every ad, the promise behind every “how to fix your life” post. But what happens when chasing it leaves you emptier than before? In this episode, I get honest about what happens when happiness becomes the obsession and why I’ve started choosing joy instead. This isn’t a step-by-step guide. It’s a reflection. A reminder that peace isn’t always loud. And maybe what you’re looking for isn’t a high—it’s an anchor.Show NotesI realized after the fact, that the jingle for transitioning between points is off sync. Whoops!Sources:Mindfulness: What You Need To Know | McLean HospitalWant to feel happier? Try savoring small moments and "snacking" on joy. - The Washington Posthttps://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/a-20-minute-nature-break-relievesstress#:~:text=Spending%20just%2020%20minutes%20connecting,of%20nature%20experience%20is%20besthttps://www.psypost.org/unlocking-the-hidden-power-of-art-how-creative-expression-boosts-well-being/#:~:text=I%20am%20a%20professor%20of,confidencehttps://habs.uq.edu.au/blog/2023/02/why-random-acts-kindness-matter#:~:text=these%20small%20gestures%20can%20have,also%20boosts%20your%20own%20happinesshttps://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/11/14/1212908276/can-little-actions-bring-big-joy-researchers-say-micro-acts-can-boost-well-being#:~:text=An%20analysis%20released%20Tuesday%20from,the%20course%20of%20a%20week
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