People who consider themselves happier often lead healthier lives, exercising more frequently and making better dietary choices. Consequently, they may enjoy a longer lifespan. Additionally, their increased happiness translates into higher productivity at work, benefiting the overall economy. Furthermore, these individuals tend to exhibit altruistic behavior, contributing to the well-being of their local and broader communities. However, it is essential to recognize that happiness does not imply being cheerful all the time. Life presents its fair share of difficulties, upsets, and pains, and it would be erroneous to deny their existence. In this episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy delves into the concept of happiness, emphasizing that it does not equate to a perpetual state of rainbows and butterflies. Without experiencing pain, how can one truly appreciate pleasure? Without encountering stress, how can one truly savor moments of calm? True happiness lies in embracing and fully experiencing all the emotions that life offers and finding ways to navigate forward with a positive outlook.

Show notes:
[1:32] You won’t always feel happy in your happy life
[2:29] We’ve been practicing not feeling our feelings for a long time
[6:00] True success requires you to feel your feelings
[10:58] Anger is just anger
[13:19] Join The Radical Happiness For Practitioners Program to rediscover happiness within your profession and life. Check out https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness
[14:43] People tend to have discomfort with feeling anger
[16:44] Rage rooms
[17:42] Scream therapy
[20:19] Every emotion gives us deeper insight into ourselves
[25:38] The Doctor’s Happiness Quiz
[29:03] Outro


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