How to Take Control of Your Happiness

Are we looking for happiness in the wrong places? What makes for a genuine and sustainable life of happiness. In this episode, we discuss the pursuit of happiness, the impact of trauma on happiness, and practical ways to enhance your happiness. We look at a number of research studies that have looked at the factors that increase happiness and how to apply them in our daily lives. Key Topics:Are we happy?The impact of trauma on happinessThe biology and psychology of happinessThe role of external circumstances vs. internal practicesPractical steps to boost happiness through daily habitsKey Takeaways:Impact of Trauma: Trauma and painful life experiences can significantly impact our pursuit of happiness.Internal vs. External Fixes: Understanding that true happiness comes from within, not from external circumstances.Happiness Research: Insights from the Minnesota Twins Study, the Harvard Study on Happiness, and Sonja Lyubomirsky's "The How of Happiness."Three Components of Happiness:Set Point (50%): Genetic predisposition.Circumstances (10%): External factors like income, job, and environment.Behaviors/Activities (40%): Daily practices that we can control.Practices for Happiness: Mindfulness, gratitude, positive social connections, physical activity, and mindset shifts.Key Points Discussed:The Pursuit of HappinessImpact of Trauma on HappinessThe Internal vs. External Fix The Research on Happiness Happiness Set Point and Circumstances The 10% Dilemma Chasing Happiness and External Fixes The 40% Within Our Control Positive Mindset and Daily Practices Activating Your Internal PharmacyReframing Mindset and Circumstances Managing Genetic Predispositions Practical Exercises for HappinessResourcesBook: "The How of Happiness" by Sonja LyubomirskyBook: "The Good Life" (Harvard Study on Happiness)I am grateful you are here,JerryCOMPLEMENTARY STRATEGY CALL:Schedule CallOVERCOMING SHAME COURSE:ACESS COURSE HEREWatch On YoutubeWebsite:www.jerryhenderson.orgHow is your relationship with yourself going?Get your free-self assessment guidePick up your copy of my book:Returning: Meditations and Reflections on Self-Love and HealingGet Your Free Weekly Tips!Instagram: @jerryahendersonLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jerryahendersonDisclaimer