Happy Again - Discovering Joy in Every Day

Happiness Within Chaos

Is it possible to be happy every day? What can you do to ensure your days are full of joy? In today's episode, hosts Deb Turton and Guy Daigneault discuss ways to rediscover your happiness. They share practical routines and habits that are guaranteed to help you navigate the chaos in your life and find true happiness.

• Deb starts the conversation by describing why it's almost impossible to be happy all the time.
• Guy agrees that you cannot always be happy - the best you can do is be aware when you feel unhappy.
• Is happiness a genetic thing? Deb and Guy reveal that almost 40% of our happiness is genetic. Fortunately, the rest is within our control.
• According to Deb, having routines and adding variety to your life is the easiest way to become happy.
• Guy describes the benefits of awareness and why happiness is not something that just happens; you have to choose it intentionally.
• For Guy, choosing happiness first thing in the morning is essential for long-term happiness.
• Guy believes the happiest people are those that can create a steady inflow of engaging, satisfying, and positive experiences for themselves and others.
• When it comes to habits and routines, Deb is convinced the easiest way to make them stick is to focus on small incremental improvements.
• Deb highlights the benefits of having routines and why they don't have to be boring.
• Deb and Guy agree that habit stacking, small wins, and celebrating progress can make you a happier person.
• Guy reveals the ideal first step to finding happiness if you don't know where to start.
• Deb is convinced that you cannot share joy with others if you don't have enough for yourself.
• Deb and Guy discuss ways to uncover the beauty of your life and why you need to stop comparing yourself to others.
• Guy reveals his morning routines and how he makes them fun, challenging, and exciting.
• He also shares how you can become more disciplined and turn your routines into habits that stick with you for life.
• A lot of people are unsure about journaling and whether it works. Deb says it works - but only if you stick with it long-term.
• Guy and Deb assess how the pressure to be happy is causing many people to be unhappy.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Discover Your Happiness Score - TheHappinessAlgorithm.com/happiness-score

TheHappinessAlgorithm.com/show

The Happiness Algorithm on Instagram - @happinessalgorithm

Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy

Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg PhD