Dr. Emma Seppälä, author of The Happiness Track, discusses how cultivating happiness can drive achievement and hinder overextension. Pursuing meaningful relationships, gratitude, and self-compassion is more conducive to success. They explore the connection between success and happiness, the natural impulse for altruism, determinants of success, harmonious vs obsessive passion, and the importance of happiness and gratitude.
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Quick takeaways
Cultivating happiness, meaningful relationships, gratitude, and self-compassion can enhance well-being and drive achievement in various aspects of life.
Prioritizing stress management, tapping into the parasympathetic nervous system, and finding balance through relaxation and playfulness are crucial for well-being in a fast-paced society.
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Happiness and success go hand in hand
The misconception that happiness should be postponed in order to achieve success is debunked. Research shows that taking care of one's well-being first actually leads to greater success in various aspects of life.
Defining happiness and success
Happiness is subjective, but long-term happiness and fulfillment are derived from self-care and caring for others. Success is defined individually and can look different for each person based on their personal goals and values.
The benefits of happiness
Happiness is categorized into hedonic pleasure and eudaimonic well-being. While both have their merits, eudaimonic happiness, derived from positive relationships and serving a greater purpose, leads to a more sustainable and fulfilling life.
The importance of managing stress and well-being
In our fast-paced society, chronic stress is prevalent and detrimental to well-being. It is crucial to prioritize stress management, tap into the parasympathetic nervous system through breathing techniques, and find balance through activities that promote relaxation and playfulness.
Dr. Emma Seppälä is a true friend of the show and we’re thrilled to speak with her about her new book, The Happiness Track. In this episode, we provide data-driven insight into how our overextension is hindering our success, and how cultivating happiness can actually drive our achievement. The research shows that we needn’t be chronically over-scheduled and over-caffeinated to achieve our goals. Pursuing things like meaningful relationships, gratitude and self-compassion can actually be more conducive to success. We cover some fascinating studies and offer practical thoughts on enhancing well-being and innovation. We think you’ll really enjoy the dialogue.