This Still Isn't Working - Finding Joy in Everyday Life

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This Still Isn't Working - Finding Joy in Everyday Life - with Catherine Morgan

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This Still Isn't Working - Finding Joy in Everyday Life - with Catherine Morgan

Find your joy in the every day

Phil Gerbyshak

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Catherine Altman Morgan

Jun 05, 2024

Transcript

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Happiness Practices, host Phil Gerbyshak engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Catherine Morgan, the author of This Isn't Working!. Together, they explore the complexities of happiness, the epidemic of loneliness, and practical strategies to find joy in everyday life. From the importance of community to actionable happiness hacks, this episode is filled with valuable takeaways to help listeners cultivate a more content and joyful life.

Key Takeaways

Happiness vs. Contentment: Catherine Morgan discusses the fleeting nature of happiness and emphasizes the importance of aiming for contentment, which is more sustainable.
The Epidemic of Loneliness: They highlight the rising issue of loneliness and its tangible effects on health, comparing its impact to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Practical Strategies: The conversation includes practical strategies to improve mental well-being, such as moving your body, practicing gratitude, and being present in the moment.

Timestamps

[00:00] - Introduction to the Happy AF Show and today’s guest, Catherine Morgan.
[02:15] - Phil and Catherine discuss the concept of happiness as a North Star and its external nature.
[05:00] - The importance of contentment and finding sustainable paths to it.
[07:45] - Analysis of Elmo's viral tweet and the societal outpouring it triggered.
[10:30] - Discussion on the mental health crisis and statistics from the CDC.
[13:20] - Catherine's perspective on finding safe spaces and the importance of authentic conversations.
[17:00] - The impact of loneliness and how community can mitigate it.
[21:30] - Practical tips for offering help and being specific about support.
[25:00] - Happiness hacks: Moving your body, gratitude practices, and mindfulness.
[30:45] - The importance of being present and creating small moments of joy.
[34:00] - Catherine's final tips from her book This Isn't Working! and how to start finding joy now.

Pull Quotes

"Happiness to me is a good North Star, but the issue with happiness is it seems to be externally directed... Contentment is maybe more sustainable." — Catherine Morgan
"Loneliness has a tangible, trackable effect on our health... It's equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day." — Catherine Morgan
"If you're starting to spiral, stop, drop, and find what you're grateful for. It doesn't matter what it is, just snap out of that spiraling." — Catherine Morgan
"Joy is always here if you clear off the debris on top. Even in the middle of all our human messiness, if you look for joy, you will likely find more happiness." — Catherine Morgan

Resources Mentioned

Catherine Morgan's Book: This Isn't Working!
Catherine Morgan's Website: Point A to Point B Transitions

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