6. Becoming joyful. | Anastazja Adamczyk

A very long time ago, I saw the film Pay It Forward. It tells a story about a boy named Trevor who is given an assginment in class to do three good deeds to three different people. These three people are suppoused to help another three, this way creating a cascade of kindness, raising the levels of happiness in the world around. Today I want to participate in this mission started by Trevor. I invite you to join me by following us here, at joyful.

Today's episode is an invitation, designed to spark up your interest.
I talk about what is happiness, I debunk myths, and bring you the facts regarding the things that may actually contribute to your happiness levels.

We've Rebranded!
Without any question, health is important. This is why we first created Healthy Habits, and health is something which still guides us in this project. However, as we were working on this topic we've realised that the true question we want to look the answers to is How To Be Happier, which is why we created joyful.  To start, based on existing research, we've designed 5 pillars of happiness which I will share with you at the end of this episode. However, you're inpatient to learn what they are, you can also find them on our instagram: @joyfuuuuuuuuuul

Ressources:
Diener, E., Kesebir, P., & Tov, W. (2009). Happiness. https://ssrn.com/abstract=2143374
Lyubomirsky, S., Sheldon, K. M., & Schkade, D. (2005). Pursuing Happiness : The Architecture of Sustainable Change. https://doi.org/10.1037/1089-2680.9.2.111
Kahneman, D., & Deaton, A. (2010). High income improves evaluation of life but not emotional well-being. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1011492107
Muresan, G. M., Ciumas, C., & Achim, M. V. (2020). Can Money Buy Happiness ? Evidence for European Countries. https://econpapers.repec.org/article/sprariqol/v_3a15_3ay_3a2020_3ai_3a4_3ad_3a10.1007_5fs11482-019-09714-3.htm
Mogilner, C., & Norton, M. I. (2016). Time, money, and happiness. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2015.10.018
Winfrey, O., & Brooks, A. C. (2023). Build the Life You Want : The Art and Science of Getting Happier.
Diener, E., Oishi, S., & Tay, L. (2018). Advances in subjective well-being research. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-018-0307-6
Diener, E., & Seligman, M. E. P. (2002). Very happy people. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9280.00415
Stutzer, A., & Frey, B. S. (2006). Does marriage make people happy, or do happy people get married ? https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socec.2005.11.043

Other ressources:
https://www.happinessresearchinstitute.com/
https://worldhappiness.report/
The Science of Well-Being by Yale University

00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:13 Why engage in a happiness movement?
00:05:19 How scientists understand happiness. Role of genetics, life circumstance and voluntary action in happiness.
00:09:20 Things we believe make us happier.
00:11:51 Money
00:17:16 Material things
00:21:15 Fame&Recognition
00:24:06 Relationships
00:30:42 5 pillars of happiness
00:34:55 What's next?