The Healthy Brain Podcast How to use the Happiness Pie Theory to improve your Health
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Jun 12, 2025 Discover how the Happiness Pie Theory blends genetics, choices, and circumstances to shape happiness. Learn about the PERMA model, which offers practical strategies for enhancing your well-being through positive emotions and meaningful relationships. These concepts are perfect for anyone feeling stuck in their health journey, providing fresh perspectives to reignite motivation and progress!
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Control Over Happiness
- The Happiness Pie Theory reveals 40% of our happiness is under our control, beyond genetics and circumstances.
- This challenges the common belief that happiness is mostly dictated by external events.
Steps to Boost Happiness
- Start by noticing when you blame circumstances for your unhappiness to increase awareness.
- Then choose how you want to feel and use coaching tools to shift your mindset and take responsibility.
PERMA Model for Thriving
- The PERMA theory outlines five elements for flourishing: Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment.
- Applying these elements to habits like nutrition helps sustain healthy behavior by making it meaningful and enjoyable.