Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey
Happiness is not a destination but a direction, made of three ingredients: enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning. You can get happier without your circumstances changing.
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Open in SpotifyWhat does happiness mean to you? In today's episode, let's delve into the book "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier" by Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey, which introduces that happiness is about gradually building a life that supports our wellbeing!
Manage emotions rather than being managed by them: metacognition is the skill.
Four pillars: family, friendship, work, and faith or philosophy.
Unhappiness is not the opposite of happiness; you can reduce one and build the other separately.
Rate your week from one to ten on enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning. Pick the lowest and plan one thing for it.
“Which of the three, enjoyment, satisfaction, or meaning, is quietest in my life right now?”
Write about itHappiness has three ingredients. Check which one is running low.
Use it when
Life is fine on paper and flat in practice.