In this episode, we're talking about the relationship of joy and uncertainty. Uncertainty usually gets a bad rap, but we're wired to navigate uncertainty far more elegantly than we might believe. We'll highlight how initially, uncertainty can lead to discomfort. However, the next step in this process is often a draw to be present, savor something, and connect with others.

Key moments:

00:00 Introduction to Joy Lab Podcast 00:38 Exploring the Element of Savoring 01:22 The Joy of Certainty...Really?! 02:00 The Role of Uncertainty in Joy 02:32 The Surprising Strategy to Boost Savoring 05:38 The Impact of Uncertainty on Savoring: A Study 08:17 Understanding the Human Response to Uncertainty 10:00 The Power of Savoring in the Face of Uncertainty 13:33 The Role of Awareness in Embracing Uncertainty 14:54 Closing Thoughts and Wisdom from Pierre de Ronsard 15:09 Outro and Disclaimer

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• Gregory, A. L., Quoidbach, J., Haase, C. M., & Piff, P. K. (2023). Be here now: Perceptions of uncertainty enhance savoring. Emotion, 23(1), 30–40. Access here.
• Dr. Lucy Hone's website, "Coping with Loss"
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