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The Formula for Happiness
07:19 - 17:07 (09:47)
The formula for happiness is a combination of hedonic happiness which is short bursts of positive emotion and eudaimonic happiness which is a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and feeling connected to yourself. Turning gratitude into a habit can rewire your brain and help you achieve those two things.
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The pursuit of goals and growth brings a sense of purpose and meaning, but it is also important to practice gratitude and be content with the present in order to manifest happiness.
07:19 - 11:32 (04:12)
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The pursuit of goals and growth brings a sense of purpose and meaning, but it is also important to practice gratitude and be content with the present in order to manifest happiness. It is possible to appreciate what you have while still striving for more.
ChapterThe Formula for Happiness
Episode#021 - Susanna Halonen - The Happyologist; What Science Says Makes Life Happier
PodcastModern Wisdom
Learning to turn gratitude into a habit is a good starting point to understand hedonic and eudaimonic happiness.
11:32 - 17:07 (05:35)
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Learning to turn gratitude into a habit is a good starting point to understand hedonic and eudaimonic happiness. According to positive psychology, happiness equals pleasure plus purpose where pleasure represents short-term bursts of positive emotions, and purpose is a sense of fulfillment in the life that you live.