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Flo State On happiness Welcome back!In this episode we cover:What is the definition of happiness? It is an Experience of positive emotionsAs well as the Sense that life is good Essentially Happy in your life and happy with your lifeYou want to feel good and have more meaning and purpose?How do you find meaning or purpose in your life?What do you think that purpose is shifting?What is self-determination theory-Autonomy, competency, relatednessNeed to be free, feeling of mastery and being effective in an activity, the need to feel connected and belonging with others How does scheduling your day influence your happiness?What are the positive health benefits of being happy?Can being happy lead to achievement? (Ie happiness first then you will achieve) How your brain is a crappy prediction of making you happy What is the hedonistic treadmill and how does reference points interfere with happiness?2nd place not as happy as 3rd place millionaires comparing to billionaires, big fish small pond What are some scientifically proven ways to improve happiness? Gratitude and kindness More accepting of feelingsFocus on the journey Connect with people we care aboutMeditation and exercise What did we learnYale Professor Laurie SantosWhat we learned1. Happiness is an overwhelming sense of positivity and light 2. Appreciating the duality of life (sadness and happiness must exist)3. Don’t try and feel better, get better at feeling4. Utilize left hand and right hand writing to address your shadow5. We have an amazing ability to survive and adapt6. Relationships are an enormous source of happiness (and potentially sadness)If you like today's podcast, please subscribe, review, rate, and share this with your friends!