Everyday Happiness - Finding Harmony and Bliss

523-The Science of Cuteness Pt. 1

Did you know there is a cuteness science? It’s true! Cuteness plays a significant role in our lives, can trigger protective responses, and can even bring us happiness.

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, and did you know there is a cuteness science? Adorable, right? Well, apparently, cuteness actually plays a considerable role in our actions and responses to specific triggers. Before we get started on the science, let’s talk about where the cuteness trend started.

 

The cuteness trend (turning inanimate objects into cuter versions of themselves) began in the 1970s in Japan. Known as “kawaii” (kuh-wa-ee), the perfect definition is “a Japanese term or aesthetic referring to the unique concept affirming childlike and pretty things that make your heart flutter.”

 

However, the idea of cuteness is much older, going back to Darwinism. Although, an ethologist named Konrad Lorenz coined the term “kindchenschema” or “infant schema.” Essentially, it is the idea that certain juvenile features, such as big eyes, chubby cheeks, an unbalanced walk, and particular sounds and smells, can make someone go “awwww.” I know I am a sucker for babies, kittens, puppies, and other young animals that are just too adorable.

 

In all reality, it is hypothesized that this “aww” trigger is an evolutionary trait to ensure that parents or adults of a species take care of their young, protecting them until they can protect themselves. An experiment from 2009 found that participants exposed to images of puppies and kittens were more careful when asked to play a game of Operation. How crazy is that? When exposed to cuteness, you unconsciously work harder to be a better, more careful caregiver.

 

Tomorrow we are going to talk about where we can get this cuteness fix and what some unintended consequences might be. 

 

Until next time, remember, kindness is contagious!

 

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Inspired by this article in Psychology Today:

 

522-Happiness, Body Positivity, & Body Neutrality

With the heavy temptations of neverending treats the holidays bring about, body image and perception can be challenging to face. Tune in today to learn how a dual approach combining body positivity and body neutrality can aid your happiness. 

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, and as I was walking through the store today, I saw a multitude of sweets, cookies, and other yummies on the shelf and had to practice some serious self-restraint not to swoop them all into my basket. I also had a moment of dread in thinking about all the temptations coming my way in the next two months. I mean, we just finished the candy-heavy holiday of Halloween, and soon it will be pumpkin pies on Thanksgiving and the never-ending treats of Christmas. 

 

Then, I came across this article from Very Well Mind on body positivity versus body neutrality and realized it was just what I needed and that maybe you could benefit too.  

 

As a quick explanation, body positivity is when you view your physical body in a positive way, regardless of its shape, size, and appearance. It is thinking, “dang, I look good in this shirt,” or “I love my tummy even though it isn’t flat.” 

 

This concept came about as a movement in the 60s to break from negative trends on body image and health. Like with anything, it had its ups and downs. While it is good to view your appearance positively, there were some concerns when people took it too far and ignored physical warning signs of obesity. It also could be unrealistic at times when people recognize that they aren’t always going to love their bodies 100%.

 

This is where body neutrality came to play in 2016. Body neutrality is an approach that focuses less on appearance and more on function. It is thinking about how our bodies allow us to do the things that matter most to us, like appreciating when your arms can hug your children or when your legs let you dance. 

 

This article talked about how to incorporate a dual approach to body positivity and body neutrality so you get the best of both. Here are a few of my favorite of their recommendations:

 

First, find things you love about your body, whether it is your eyes, hair, booty, skin, or anything else. 

 

Second, repeat positive affirmations, such as “I am happy with the way I am.” 

 

Third, kick unfavorable bodily comparisons to the curb. Let’s face it; even those Instagram models have bad days too! 

 

Fourth, recognize how your body serves you. For me, it is appreciating how my legs can run after my children as we play. It is being thankful for my voice so I can record these podcasts. It is my smile that brings joy to myself, my husband, and those around me. 

 

I hope you understand where I am going with all this. As we head into the season of constant treats, remember to incorporate this dual approach. Of course, we should practice moderation and not gorge on sweets simply for the sake of our health. But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a few treats here and there. There is no need to feel guilty or have body shame! 

 

And remember, kindness is contagious. If you know someone who struggles with their appearance, share this episode, the article, or better yet, a kind word with them. You might make their day and put their body in a positive light. 

 

If you want to read the full article, I have included it in the show notes for you to read at your leisure. 

 

https://www.verywellmind.com/body-positivity-vs-body-neutrality-5184565 

 

Until next time, remember, kindness is contagious. 

 

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521-Enjoying Bittersweet Happiness

Did you know the bittersweet moments in life can improve your happiness? Learn more so you can balance these moments to bring yourself greater joy. 

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life.

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, and today I want to talk about savoring the bittersweet moments of life. Why, you ask? Well, the other day, I was looking at my kiddo and thinking about the time I had left with them. Yes, I still have years to go before they spread their wings and embark on their next chapter of life, but that time is ever shrinking.

 

It got me thinking about Sonja Lyubomirsky’s “How of Happiness” book, where she talked about appreciating the bittersweet moments of life as a form of happiness practice. In this section, she described an experiment where researchers challenged college seniors who were nearing the end of the academic year to write about their college experiences.

 

In one group, the researchers pushed the students to think about their writing with the idea that they only had 1200 hours left in school, a short, limited amount of time. With the control group, they pushed that they still had 1/10 of the school year left. While still the same time frame, it feels longer, as though they still have plenty of time left.

 

With these two different frames of mind, it was found, unsurprisingly, that the group whose mindset was bittersweet, only 1200 hours left, found greater happiness. This study showed that these seniors had a greater appreciation for their college years and were compelled to savor the time that was left.

 

As the phrase goes, “all good things must come to an end.” Now, this doesn’t mean we should be weepy about changing events or chapters of life coming to a close. Instead, it means that we should appreciate and enjoy the fleeting moments of life.

 

This can be as simple as taking a moment to savor the sounds of nature during a particularly pleasant walk. On the other hand, in my particular case, it can be taking the time to spend a few extra moments with the kids, whether that means a mom-and-me date, a couch chat, or just a good hug.

 

I love twirling my little guy’s curly hair, when he lets me.  And I’ll never forget during the pandemic lockdown how my daughter and I binge watched Gilmore Girls together. And as a family, we love game night and I’m enjoying that more when I’m in the savoring mindset. 

 

And remember, Kindness is Contagious. A great way to enjoy the passing moments in life is to perform a random act of kindness for someone. Whether it is sending your mom an “I love you” text, putting a kindness card in the mail for a friend on the other side of the country, or buying a coffee for a new friend, I encourage you to go out into the world and be kind to someone today.

 

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520-Starting With How We Live and Ending With Achievement

What if instead of focusing 100% of our attention for 2023 on what our goals and achievements will be, we take a step back and look at the foundation rooted in how we want to live.  Perhaps, we get to the same end goal.  

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, and this past week I was at a half-day retreat with one of the companies I do consulting work with.  While my section was time, boundaries and managing our energy so we can create peak performance that is in flow and doesn’t feel so forced, what I want to touch on today is what the owner of the company talked about. 

 

He is the leader of a large and influential real estate group in DC, and what we call out here the DMV, which is basically DC, and the surrounding Maryland and Northern Virginia area.   Here’s the thing.  He believes, and he’s proven this over and over again himself and with his team that when we focus on our life and build a solid foundation around what we want our life to be, the business part of that will support it.  So his team retreat was almost exclusively about life planning for the next year.  

 

He asked some thoughtful, journal prompting questions that I want to share with you today.  

 

Also, real quick, if you are running for a pen to jot down these questions, you can always sign up to get these episodes in your inbox.  The emails also come with all the hyperlinks I refer to in the podcast.  You can subscribe at https://www.katiejefcoat.com/happiness

 

So, here are the 4 questions he walked his team through: 

 

1.  Who are you?  And then he asks, was part of your answer “where did you come from?” and if not, make that a subsection to this question.  
2. Are you ok? After this journaling prompt, he invited everyone to take a big drink of water and four relaxing deep breaths, signaling that we are ok with our basic needs.  
3. Who do you want to become?  This is aspirational. What characteristics do we want to lean into and embody on a deeper level. 
4. How do you become the person you want to be? This is the kicker, right?  What do I need to do now, to achieve the outcomes I desire.  

 

Everyone will have a different set of ideals and actions to get there and that is the beauty of creating a life that is a solid foundation for the goals we desire to achieve.  

 

Perhaps boundaries are something you want to focus on to achieve and embody the person you want to be.  Perhaps it’s slowing down.  Whatever is right for you. 

 

I wanted to share this with you because so much of what we want begins with how we live.  

 

I invite you to consider these prompts in some of your reflection and as always, kindness is contagious, so go out there and sprinkle that kindness.  It’s just the beginning and you can be part of the ripple effect that brings more kindness into the world we live in. 

 

 

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519-Virtues Vs Vices in Happiness

Happiness practices, like anything, need balance. In this episode, we are discussing when virtues turn into vices and how to address them. 

 

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, and the other day, I was listening to The Atlantic’s How to Build a Happy Life podcast on When Virtues Become Vices. Of course, one of my favorite happiness scientists, Arthur Brooks, spoke with Dr. Anna Lembke about the subject.  As we all know, some areas of life can become highly addicting. There are common stereotypes of drinking, gambling, drugs, eating, shopping, or other actions that are harmful to your mental, physical, and emotional health.

However, as we continue on the path of self-exploration, it is curious to note that actions often rewarded by society can be both addicting and harmful to your life as well. Dr. Lembke states, “addiction is broadly defined as the continued compulsive use of a substance or a behavior, despite harm to self and/or others. The key piece is really the behaviors and whether or not they cross this threshold of impairing function.”

Work is the perfect example. Being a workaholic is fundamentally damaging to you, but when you tell someone you work 60 hours a week or were up all night working on a proposal, you get a pat on the back. But it goes beyond that; we can become addicted to literally anything, including reading, exercise, digital products, and even being a good parent or a loving spouse.

Brooks says so well in this podcast, “Almost everything that we do that’s really good when we push it to the limit, when we pat ourselves on the back, when it becomes a source of pride, when it crowds out love relationships. Virtues can become vices.” But how do we know when something switches from a virtue to a vice?

Unfortunately, there is no simple answer or one-size-fits-all solution. Psychology Today states that taking personal inventory can help you to realize when virtues go from constructive to damaging. When being a good employee switches to overworking, when being a great mom turns into being a helicopter parent, and when being fit turns into a damaging exercise routine. There is a fine line between passion and obsession.

Obsessive passion, or when the virtue turns into a vice, can present as warning signs when:

-          You don’t recognize the risks

-          You get tunnel vision

-          You ignore the needs of others and yourself

-          You lie about what you are doing or how often

-          Loved ones express concerns about spending too much time on an action

-          You, too, begin to wonder if you are going too far

Suppose this is ringing a bell for you. I encourage you to take some time to self-examine and share your concerns with a trusted person. As Brooks says, “A life that’s unexamined is one in which you’re helpless against these ravages that come from addictive behavior.” Remember, happiness in a healthy manner is the ultimate goal for this podcast! So I encourage you to find passion without obsession and to learn to step back when it is tempting to go too far.  

And remember, kindness is contagious, so go out there and spread a little kindness today.

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Inspired by this article in ____ (insert hyperlink) 

• https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/archive/2022/10/signs-of-addiction-success-workaholic/671690/
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201309/when-virtue-becomes-vice

518-Two Comparisons That Matter When It Comes To Happiness

We’ve all heard, comparison is the thief of joy.  But what if we can flip the script and think about what two comparisons really matter when it comes to creating fulfilled happiness.  Tune in today to learn more.   

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, and my friend C Lee sent me an INC. Article the other day all about happiness. What caught my attention was the idea of comparison.  We’ve all heard, comparison is the thief of joy. And we’ve chatted all about comparison in past episodes.  And we know that part of the happiness equation is satisfaction.  Appreciating what you have more than you pine for what you want. So, how can comparison be a good thing? 

 

When it comes to comparison, this article by @JEFF_HADEN points out that there are only two comparisons that really matter when it comes to creating fulfilled happiness. 

 

He says “The first is who you are today and who you were in the past. Making that comparison will remind you just how far you've come.” 

 

And “[t]he second is who you are today and who you hope to someday become. Making that comparison will keep you focused on doing the things that make you feel more fulfilled, grateful, and happy.”  

 

I love this and I think he’s right on point. We can get so caught up in comparisonitis and thinking that “things” make us happy.  It’s literally how our brains are wired. But if we look at the science, what we “think” will make us happy - like a brand new car - just won’t.  And over time, we are back on the hedonic treadmill wanting more.  Which is why placing our value on experiences is so important. 

 

I wanted to bring this up now, as we enter November and the holiday shopping season starts to really ramp up. It’s so easy to get sucked into those Instagram ads.  But if we can take a pause and think about happiness before we hit the “buy now” button, maybe we’ll be a little happier for it.  

 

Now, if you’ve got some cash burning a hole in your pocket, our Thanksgiving Kindness Cards just hit the website and they are a great way to show gratitude to friends, customers and family.  Sprinkling a little kindness in your bubble today. 

   

Inspired by Passing 1 of These 6 Tests Shows Whether You're Likely to Be Happier and Less Stressed

 

 

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517-Changeable Options

When things don't go according to plan, it can be easy to focus on the negatives or get stuck in toxic positivity. Rather, by reworking our changeable options, we can reframe our mindset and possibly our problem. Listen in today to find out what I mean!     

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and if you are a person like me who is very optimistic and who always sees things as glass half full, you may be asked, like I am - how are you “always” happy?   Can you always be happy?  How can I have some of what you have?  How does everything always work out for you? 

Well the truth is, it doesn’t always work out for me, for anyone.  That’s ridiculous.  We all have our struggles.   

 

You might think it’s toxic to say everything is great, just tell us it’s not going well.   I found a hack that’s helped me in a podcast episode interview with Susie Moore and I wanted to share it with you.  

 

If you are feeling like there is something wrong, that you are in your feelings, instead of trying to ignore them, shine a spotlight on them and instead of asking yourself “what’s wrong” and going down the laundry list of all the things that’s wrong with this situation, ask yourself “what’s missing here”?   This re-frames the issue and allows us to take some action and choice in our outcome.  What’s changeable and what isn’t?  What are the changeable things we can focus on.  When we have options, we feel so much better.  What are the changeable options? What is available to me? 

 

If we deny what’s wrong and try to tell ourselves “be happy” - that won’t help.  We can tell ourselves that all day, but we’re too smart for that.  It won’t work.  But if we can see the changeable options, we can address the discomfort and choose options that bring us closer to the happiness we’re after. 

 

So while you are thinking about that, remember, kindness is contagious.  Go out there and sprinkle some kindness in the world around you today.  

 

Inspired by this podcast with Susie Moore. 

 

 

 

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516-I Get to ”Blank”

When we are looking at our to-do lists, I encourage you to put the word "get" in front of each task and see how it changes your mindset. Tune in to this podcast episode to learn more! 

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and I’m curious, have you heard of this concept, the “get” todo list.  It’s a todo list, but instead of the list of all the things you have to do, you put the word “get” in front of todo and you reframe your mindset.   

 

For example, go to the dentist might be on the todo list.  You “get” to go to the dentist, because you have access to healthcare while that’s not true for everybody. 

 

Perhaps something on my list might be to record episodes of Everyday Happiness.  I “get” to record episodes of Everyday Happiness, something that I have worked hard to curate and produce.  I am grateful for listeners and subscribers who allow me the opportunity to continue to share in this format - which is a dream for so many people, and I get to do it.

 

I have to pick up my kids and drive them around all afternoon to all of their activities.  Yeah, isn’t it great that I have healthy kids that I get to pick up from school.  

 

It’s getting this to the macro level, zoom out a little to find the opportunity in this - the blessings - the gratitude.  I get to be a mom, I get to host a podcast, I get to go to the dentist.  

 

So, really, we’re feeling overwhelmed by all of the things that we have on our todo list and maybe, they are all good things.   I invite you to flip your focus and see what happens for yourself.  

 

I’m curious, what do you think of this “get” todo list?  Have you ever thought about it this way? 

 

Send me a message @everydayhappinesswithkatie and let’s discuss.

 

Inspired by this podcast with Susie Moore. 

 

 

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515-Manufactured Happiness

In life, we don't always get what we want...that sucks, but it doesn't mean that we can't be happy. Tune in to learn how manufactured happiness can work for you.     

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and I’ve been thinking about happiness and still being happy when we don’t get what we want.  When we want something and we get it - for a minute, we get that boost and that’s called natural happiness.  It’s the mood, the feeling of happiness.  We’re searching for a parking spot and we find one, we feel happy.  

 

But how can we feel happiness even if we don’t get what we want?  That’s where Harvard psychologist Dr. Daniel Gilbert’s research on synthetic happiness comes in.   It’s this idea that we can manufacture some of our own happiness, we don’t have to wait for it to come to us, like that perfect parking spot.  Because, let’s face it, that perfect parking spot may never show up for us today.  

 

As Dr. Daniel Gilbert puts it, “...we have within us the capacity to manufacture the very commodity we are constantly chasing when we choose experience” over materiality.

 

That commodity is happiness and with practice, he says, we can find more happiness through choice than we ever will through selfish pursuits and material acquisition.

 

This is where our frontal lobe part of our brain comes into play. This is the part in our brain that allows us humans to have reasoning, executive function skills and even more mind blowing is that this part of our brain allows us to experience things even before going through them - or maybe never experiencing it.  Thanks to the frontal lobe you can be happy even though you didn’t get that pay raise.  

 

If happiness is not a thing, but a state of mind, then we can create synthetic happiness.  Now, I am not talking about toxic positivity, which is a whole different thing and one we don’t have time for today.  What I am saying is that the science indicates, we humans have the ability to synthesize happiness - we don’t have to wait for happiness to happen to us.   And that I think is incredible.  

 

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.  Do you have any experience with creating a glass is half full scenario when it otherwise might have felt completely empty?  Send me a message or tag me in your stories post.  We’re over @everydayhappinesswithkatie. 

 

Inspired by thisTED Talk, The Surprising Science of Happiness and the follow-up blog fixing some mistakes, over at Ten years later: Dan Gilbert on life after “The surprising science of happiness”.

 

 

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514-Happiness and Witchcraft

Does being a witch make you happy? Today, we explore the history of witchcraft and how Wiccan rituals utilize happiness practices. 

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and today, I want to talk to you about witchcraft. Are you ready? I just watched Hocus Pocus 2, and with Halloween just a few days away, I ended up going down the neverending Google information hole. Click after click on witchcraft, Wiccan, and what it means to be a modern-day witch. Of course, while the pop culture icons of green-faced, ugly ladies riding on a broom are fun, as I read through a dozen different articles on the subject, it got me thinking about how the practice of Wiccan could improve your happiness.

As we know from history class, historical “witches” had it rough, and many people were persecuted falsely due to stereotypes and power. However, modern witchcraft has surged. For those who don’t know, Wiccan came about in the 1950s and varies widely in beliefs and practices. It is often a presentation of feminism, environmentalism, and placing value on self-worth rather than social comparison or outdated cultural customs.

The practices of these modern witches contain fascinating similarities to popular happiness practices. For example, modern covens are essentially built-in friend groups that share common goals. Hello, social connection!

While I won’t go into the details here, I encourage you to check out my full blog post on the subject over at Everyday Happiness. In the blog, we explore three similarities between Wiccan and happiness practices, and I provide you with a slew of resources to fact-check if you please!

And remember, kindness is contagious. No matter how we choose to express or practice our happiness, it is essential to remember that we all traverse different paths in life. Utilizing compassionate, empathetic, and healthy practices in our life can elevate our happiness and those around us. So whether you want to call it happy thoughts, good juju, or a spell, sending goodness into the world should always be on your priority list. 

Read the entire blog post here: https://www.katiejefcoat.com/post/the-similarities-between-happiness-practices-witchcraft

 

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