Dr. Sholom Stern joins us today to give a solid definition and examination of what happiness exactly is. We’ll be discussing how it differs from person to person, as well as if it is even worth pursuing. How do we understand it to maximize it and why is it important. Where do hobbies fit into all of this. Dr. Stern explains all of this in detail.

Table of Contents:
32:00 Intro
00:57 Guest Interview (Dr. Sholom Stern)
02:57 “What Makes YOU Happy?”
04:17 “Happiness is different for everyone.”
08:00 “Completing things is not the same as happiness.”
13:00 “Challenges are fun.”
16:47 “Love and Work.”
19:57 “Chasing Happiness.”
22:00 “Get enough sleep!”
25:30 “Happiness is not an end in itself…” Source cited below (1).
30:55 TV vs. Movies
32:59 Inspirational Quote (2).
35:00 Random Question Lighting Round
39:32 Weekly Challenge
43:00 Closing Statement

Sources Cited:
1. (Achor, Shawn. The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work. New York, NY: Crown Business, 2010)
2. “Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.” -Thomas Jefferson

What Makes You Happy? is a project by Cleveland Creative Outlet, a video production company. You can learn more and see their work at www.ClevelandCreativeOutlet.com. You can reach out to them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ClevelandCreativeOutlet

Guest: Dr. Sholom Stern
Hosted By: Dovid Stern

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