Today I am joined by Dr. Happy himself, Dr. Tim Sharp from Australia! Tim is a world-leading expert in the fields of positive psychology and mental health, a sought after speaker and executive coach, as well as a best-selling author and Chief Happiness Officer of Australia`s first Happiness Institute.

Biggest Insights:

There are 2 types of happiness in life: positive emotions and meaning. While positive emotions feel good in the moment, they usually don`t last very long. Meanwhile, purpose and meaning are harder to get but also last longer

Trying to be happy 100% of the time sets you up for disappointment more than anything else

The primacy of positivity: Putting happiness first leads to success more so than focusing on success leads to happiness

The Knowing-Doing Gap: We often know what we should do, and yet don`t do it

Happiness doesn`t require elaborate techniques and strategies, but is experienced through practicing the simple fundamentals of exercise, nutrition, sleep, and social time

The Tyranny of When: Chasing outside things will never make us happy

Quotes:

"The happiest people spend more of their time thinking about what they have instead of focusing on what they don`t have.“

"Aquiring happiness requires nothing more than practicing a few simple disciplines each and every day.“

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