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The Secret to Success is Happiness
Posted By John Schinnerer On 20. July 2010 @ 03:36 In San Ramon CA, Positive emotions and job search, Executive coach, Optimal Human Functioning, Emotion & productivity, Positive expectations, Gratitude, Curiosity, Emotion & learning, Danville CA, Self-compassion, Alamo CA, Real Men Real Emotion, Pursuing Purpose, Self-help book, Happiness and Income, Men's feelings, De-escalating anger, Awe & Elevation, San Francisco Bay Area, Well-being, Hope, Mindfulness, Staying calm, Tips to help anxiety, Happiness, Guide To Self Beginners Guide To Managing Emotion, Anxiety, Emotional IQ, Dr. John Schinnerer, Creativity, Life coach, Depression, Parenting, Men's emotions, The human brain, Relationships, Resiliency, Alexithymia, Managing Sadness, Emotional mind, Managing Anxiety, Anger Management, Positive Psychology | No Comments
I spent my day Sunday creating an uplifting, elevating, and inspiring video which shares a bit that studies have shown about happiness, success and life satisfaction.
I was all pumped up after finishing this video last night. And I showed it to my wife.
After watching it, she turns to me and says, ‘In that case, SHOULDN’T you be happier?!’
Ouch, called on my own stuff. However, the idea is not an absolute happiness. The idea is relative happiness.
We all start from different places in terms of our genetic set point for happiness. It just so happens that my set point was at a 1 or a 2 on a 10 point scale when I began my journey. So the fact that I’m now at a 6 or 7 is a massive improvement. On top of the fact that we have four children which makes the journey a little more volatile as at times it feels like you are only as happy as your least happy child (line from TV show The Middle). So we all need daily reminders like this in our lives!
Please take a look and let me know your thoughts. Please leave a comment below if it resonates with you.
Cheers,
John
Inspirational, Joyous, Elevating, Positive Video to Act as Great Daily Reminder of What is Truly Important.
The goal of life is happiness. Strive for happiness despite the inevitable vicissitudes of life!
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