The Psychology of your 20s 330. The psychology of happiness
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Sep 9, 2025 Happiness is more than just fleeting good moods; it's shaped by our daily habits and relationships. The discussion dives into why happiness is not a permanent state and reveals the PERMA model as a guide to genuine well-being. It challenges common myths around happiness, emphasizing a mix of emotions and self-awareness. The podcast also explores the complex relationship between money and happiness and suggests building a 'happiness blueprint' to enhance life's satisfaction through meaningful connections and spontaneous joy.
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Two Types Of Happiness
- Happiness has two forms: hedonic (pleasure) and eudaimonic (meaning and self-realization).
- Both matter and contribute differently to lasting well-being.
PERMA Explains Well‑Being
- The PERMA model breaks well-being into five measurable elements: Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment.
- People scoring across all five report higher life satisfaction than those high on only a few.
What Actually Determines Happiness
- Happiness combines genetics (
50%), life circumstances (10%), and intentional activities (~40%). - Intentional daily habits are the most actionable lever to increase happiness.