Welcome to the first episode of Happiness Created! On today’s episode, I’m laying the foundation for what you can expect from this show and unpacking a huge question: what is happiness? I share my tangible take on happiness, my current working definition, and tools to help define happiness for yourself. 

Some of the most common questions that come up with my clients are around how to create happiness and why it can be so hard to find. The good news is that we can cultivate happiness exactly where we are一it just takes a little digging and reflecting. I break down some of the questions that I’ve thought about in order to discover what makes me feel like I’m leading a meaningful and worthwhile life. 

I also touch on the difference between hedonic and eudaimonic happiness, and how the concept of Type I and Type II Fun relates to happiness. I know that thinking about happiness can feel esoteric and vast, but listen in to learn how you can start to approach this topic in a very real way. 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

Topics Covered:

• Why happiness matters in your life 
• Recognizing when you’re living a great-on-the-outside type of life 
• Understanding and celebrating the fact that positive experiences are subjective 
• The distinction between fleeting and long-lasting happiness 
• Journal prompts to help guide your happiness definition process 

Resources Mentioned:

• Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown 

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