162. How To Be Happy (Even When Things Feel Tough) with Declan Edwards

Chris & Filly are joined with Declan Edwards, the “Happiness Guy” to dive into how to retrain the brain to create more happiness, and the strong link between healing body burnout and cultivating more happiness.   About Declan Edwards Declan Edwards is the founder of BU Happiness College and a researcher dedicated to the 'no-fluff' science of feeling and living our best. Whether he’s presenting at the United Nations, speaking for the Red Cross, or guest lecturing at Bond University, Declan’s message is clear: happiness is an evidence-based skillset, not a stroke of luck. He has helped thousands of students increase their happiness by an average of 57% by focusing on the science and skillsets that uphold human flourishing. He’s here today to move us past the surface level fads and into the actual habits that build a great life.   In today’s episode, Declan talks to Chris & Filly about: How as a younger man, he was chasing the next achievement, the next goal, thinking THEN he would be happy - but was actually met with discontent and bouts of depression The foundation that was Declan’s springboard to create happiness: creating a great relationship with self Why we need to stop chasing and “pursuing” happiness Breaking the myth that you’re either naturally happy or not Why understanding our emotions and working with them is the gateway to happiness The 3 steps to build happiness: self-regulation, getting to know what you WANT, like and desire, contributing to others 3 science-backed skills to start practicing, if you’re feeling stuck in body burnout and life feels hard   Show Note Links:    Find out more about Declan Edwards and his work here   Pre-Order a copy of Declan’s book, How To Be Happy here   Enrol in Declan’s free microclass 'The Skills & Science of Happiness' here   Take Chris & Filly’s Ending Body Burnout Assessment here   Find out how to work with Chris & Filly here Disclaimer: This Ending Body Burnout Show podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it do not constitute medical, health care or other professional advice, and are provided for general information purposes only. All care is taken in the preparation of the information in this Podcast. Chris & Filly Functional Medicine does not make any representations or give any warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. This Podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it are not to be used as a substitute for professional medical, psychology, psychiatric or other mental health care or natural medicine health care. Chris & Filly Functional Medicine recommends you seek  the advice of your doctor or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Inform your doctor of any changes you may make to your lifestyle and discuss these with your doctor. Do not disregard medical advice or delay visiting a medical professional because of something you hear in this Podcast. To the extent permissible by law Chris & Filly Functional Medicine and the Ending Body Burnout Show Podcast  will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason. No part of this Podcast can be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form without the prior permission of Chris & Filly Functional Medicine.