Is it possible to be truly happy within chaos? In today's episode, hosts Deb Turton and Guy Daigneault discuss the myths and realities of happiness. They share some intriguing stats on happiness and how we can all play a part in making the world a happier place.
- Deb and Guy start the conversation with a brief overview of three happiness myths:
- You can/should be happy 24/7
- Happiness is in our genes
- Happiness is a mindset
- According to Deb, the number one driver of unhappiness is comparison.
- Guy shares the heartbreaking story of how he lost his mom to Alzheimer's disease.
- The pain of losing a parent is unbearable, but it pays to look for the positives in such a situation - for example, Guy is thankful for the quality time he spent with his mom a few months before her death.
- Deb shares how she lost her Dad to cancer when she was 20 - And just like Guy, she is thankful for the times they spent together before his death.
- Guy explains why being present is a huge part of being happy
- Is it possible to be happy 24/7? Deb and Guy agree that it's possible, but it often comes down to your interpretation of happiness.
- Guy points out that just like light cannot exist without darkness, happiness cannot exist without sadness.
- Happiness comes down to our genes - Guy talks about the numerous studies that prove 50% of our happiness is from our genes, 10% from circumstances, and 40% from things within our control.
- Deb reveals the drawbacks of being a people pleaser and how it can lead to unhappiness.
- Deb and Guy explore what married couples can do to build a happy marriage.
- Deb and Guy share their thoughts on the meaning of a "good wife," plus helpful tips necessary for relationships to thrive.
- Is happiness a state of mind? Yes and No.
- Guy and Deb agree that a positive mindset is necessary for one to be happy, but you cannot cover unhappiness with a positive state of mind.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Discover Your Happiness Score - TheHappinessAlgorithm.com/happiness-score
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The Happiness Algorithm on Instagram - @happinessalgorithm
